Contracts & Procurement Coordinator

at  Tuath Housing Association

ABOUT US:

Tuath Housing has provided safe, secure and affordable housing since 2006. A lot has changed over the years, but our values remain the same. In partnership with Key Stakeholders, our main focus is on delivering more quality homes to more people and providing an outstanding Customer experience to our 27,000 residents. Working with Tuath Housing is different because we make a difference. We maintain and develop our team of dedicated, motivated, and authentic people through focused training and career development.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Contracts and Procurement section is responsible for procuring works, goods, and services contracts for Tuath Housing Association, and related to the maintenance and upkeep of the housing stock along with assisting other Departments. The Contracts & Procurement Coordinator will deal with building/quantity surveying duties such as property inspections, defect analysis, procurement, contract management and administration, project management. The post requires a full, clean driving licence and access to own vehicle used for business purposes.

REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar working environment.
3rd level qualification (Level 7 NFQ or above) in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or other equivalent Construction related qualification.
Experience in procurement / contract supervision
Knowledge of Public Procurement Principles and Regulations
Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and compliance within the construction industry
Knowledge and understanding of building pathology, and Technical Guidance Documents / Building Control Requirements is desirable
Previous technical/ construction experience in housing, and managing repair and refurbishment projects is desirable.
Experience of defect diasnosis, identification of remedial works, and preparing/managing cyclical/planned works maintenance programs is desirable
Financial control and budget management skills
Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Excellent MS Office skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
Good organisational and time-management skills.
To participate on forums/working groups/committees as required.
Promote a culture which is supportive of excellent service delivery and meets Tuath Housing’s vision, mission, and values.
To positively promote a sustainable organisation, helping to reduce our environmental impact and participate in sustainable initiatives across Tuath Housing.