Carlow County Council invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the permanent role of Quantity Surveyor.
Positions may arise in any area of the Council’s functions which include Roads, Environment and Housing.
The Quantity Surveyor will be required to work as part of a team and will also be required at times to work independently under his/her initiative as circumstances demand. The Quantity Surveyor will be required to provide the full range of quantity surveying services from Project Inception to Final Account on projects allocated to him/her.
The duties allocated will reflect the APC (Assessment of Professional Competence) Programme approach and the Quantity Surveyor will also have the opportunity to gain a practical insight into the workings of a large local authority. The successful candidate will gain exposure to an exciting range of projects including;
- Residential – New Build, Refurbishment and Maintenance
- Local Amenity – Libraries, Arts etc
- Public Realm – Streetscapes, Parks, Roads etc
- Infrastructure – Drainage & Environmental Projects
- Energy – Energy Retrofitting and Upgrades
The person/s appointed will work under the direction and control of the Director of Service, Housing Department, or any other officer designated by the Director of Services or the Chief Executive.
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website https://www.carlow.ie/jobs/
- Education, experience etc.
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms-
- Hold a professional qualification in Quantity Surveying that is prescribed under the Building Control Act 2007, or a qualification in Quantity Surveying, that is equivalent to a qualification so prescribed in Section 29 of the Building Control Act 2007 and
- Be eligible for registration as a Quantity Surveyor under the Building Control Act 2007 without requiring further assessment. Any appointment by the employing local authority will be subject to registration under the Act;
- Have at least five years satisfactory experience of Quantity Surveying work;
- Possess a high standard of technical training and experience; and
- Possess a high standard of administrative experience.
Holders of the post
must hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles and shall drive a motor car in the
Course of their duties and for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local
authority
