Quantity Surveying Advisor
(Chief Assistant Technical Services Officer)
Location: Regional (Cork / Kerry) - Office based in Cork
Organisation Type: Public Sector – Health Infrastructure
Salary: Competitive, in line with public sector pay scales
Contract Type: Ongoing
About the Role
Our client, a state organisation's Capital & Estates division, responsible for the planning and delivery of healthcare services across Ireland, is seeking to appoint an experienced and professionally qualified Quantity Surveying Advisor to join its Capital & Estates team.
This is a senior-level role within a multi-disciplinary, regionally based estate function that manages the procurement, development, and operation of the health service's physical infrastructure. The successful candidate will support the delivery of major and minor capital projects across a range of healthcare environments, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, value for money, and compliance with public procurement regulations.
Key Responsibilities
The Quantity Surveying Advisor will play a pivotal role in:
1. Providing strategic commercial, procurement, and contractual advice to capital development programmes.
2. Overseeing performance of external Quantity Surveying consultants and internal project controls.
3. Supporting capital programme delivery, from concept to completion, aligned with national health priorities.
4. Advising on procurement strategies, cost management practices, and life-cycle cost planning.
5. Ensuring projects meet government infrastructure and sustainability standards.
6. Preparing and reviewing Capital Submissions, including cost plans, tender documentation, and performance reports.
7. Contributing to the development of standardised procedures and best practices in project and cost management.
8. Representing the function in multidisciplinary teams and supporting national and regional delivery priorities.
Person Specification
ideally coming from projects with; Government bodies and state agencies (e.g. local authorities)
Health service providers
Multidisciplinary consultancies
Main contractors and developers
FM and estates outsourcing companies
Education, transport, and utilities sectors
To be eligible, candidates must have:
9. A Level 8 (or higher) qualification in Quantity Surveying, accredited by:The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI), orThe Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS),Or hold an equivalent recognised qualification.
10. Registration (or eligibility) as a Quantity Surveyor under the Building Control Act .
11. Full professional membership (or eligibility) of SCSI and/or RICS.
12. 5 - 7 years' relevant professional experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within public sector, consultancy, or contractor environments.
13. Proven knowledge of public procurement legislation, capital project lifecycles, and cost planning methodologies.
14. Strong leadership, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.
Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to:
15. Contribute to the development of a world-class, sustainable healthcare estate.
16. Play a key role in shaping healthcare infrastructure across Ireland.
17. Work within a national team of built environment professionals.
18. Access continuous professional development and structured career progression.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying to;