Contracts Procurement Manager Job In Dublin

Contracts and Procurement Manager Job

Manage Tuath Housing's planned programmes, capital projects, and procurement processes to ensure compliance with public procurement requirements and excellent customer service.

About Tuath Housing

Tuath Housing has provided safe, secure, and affordable housing since 2006. The company's values remain the same, and its focus is on delivering quality homes and an outstanding customer experience to its 27,000 residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of high-quality, cost-effective, and customer-focused planned maintenance, servicing, acquisition, and cyclical replacement programmes.
• Train and mentor staff, including fulfilling the role of supervisor or counsellor for staff undertaking the APC process to become Chartered.
• Ensure tendering procedures are carried out fully in accordance with EU procurement, H&S legislation, and other relevant regulations.
• Assist in analysis and sign-off of tenders received.
• Maintain an excellent working knowledge of procurement regulations and procedures.
• Manage annual budgets set for direct cost spends on relevant areas of spend within property services.
• Liaise with the Asset Department in updating the monthly Property Services Compliance Dashboard.
• Develop, manage, and oversee the Planned and Cyclical Maintenance Programmes.
• Assist the Director of Property Services in compiling annual Property Services budgets.
• Manage the procurement, assessment, and appointment of works and service contracts as necessary to support planned and cyclical maintenance programmes.
• Assist in the Management of Tuath's annual Stock Condition Survey (SCS) Programme.
• Coordinate with the Assist Coordinator in providing SCS info to update Tuaths Asset Database (TAD).
• Undertake pre- and post-inspections of properties and works.
• Work with departments in the preparation of the project brief, specification, scope of services documents, and the tender package for Design Teams.
• Preparation of specifications, working drawings, and contract documentation.
• Preparation of documents for tender and advising on the appointment of contractors and procurement routes.
• Preparation, implementation, and management of works programmes.
• Advise department Director and/or Manager of anticipated variations in final contract sum.
• Keep Housing Management informed of progress on works programmes.
• Supervise planned maintenance contracts and cost control.
• Promote a culture which is supportive of excellent service delivery and meets Tuath Housing's vision, mission, and values.
• Develop and implement green procurement strategies and policies that support Tuath's environmental and social objectives.

Person Specification

• A relevant 3rd level qualification (Level 7 NFQ or above) in Building Surveying, Construction Management, or a similar construction-related qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar senior or management post.
• Proven leadership skills with a record of managing staff.
• Previous technical/construction experience in housing.
• Experience in managing repair and refurbishment projects.
• Experience of preparing/ managing cyclical/planned works maintenance programme.
• Experience in the procurement and management of works and service contracts using eTenders and the suite of GCCC Public Works Contracts.
• Experience in defect diagnosis and identification of remedial works.
• Knowledge and understanding of green procurement principles and practices, and relevant environmental and social standards and regulations.
• Ability to be self-motivated, work on own initiative, and also be part of a team.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• A high level of organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work outside normal office hours on occasions such as attending lunch & evening meetings.
• Full driving licence and use of car/Ability to meet the mobility requirements of the post.

Working for Tuath Housing

• Attractive salary commensurate with experience.
• 24 days annual leave.
• Service leave.
• Organisational performance bonus.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Sick leave.
• Wellness allowance.
• Hybrid working.
• Bike-to-work scheme.
• Flexible working hours.
• Career break.
• Career development program.
• Employee assistance program.
• LinkedIn Learning licence.
• Sports & Social Club.
• Work-life balance package.