Senior Commercial Assurance Support (Public Procurement Specialist)
- Dublin
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work closely with Project Controls, Procurement Operations, and procurement leads to support assurance activities. Act as a point of contact for assurance-related queries.
- Help the Head of Commercial Policy & Assurance in creating the projects Procurement policies and strategies. Contribute to the development of the Procurement Code.
- Aid the procurement team in following standards for Commercial Policy & Assurance, including maintaining updates and sharing best practices, setting out assurance processes, procedures, and templates.
- Ensure that the client's Commercial Assurance plan aligns with approval processes and provides feedback.
- Assist in developing and maintaining plans, controls, and information systems to ensure timely delivery of assurance activity.
- LoD1 (interdepartmental) - support in leading a complete review of a version-controlled set of documents and provide a concise, professional report to the authors and the appropriate Governance authority. Provide a summary assurance statement and a log of issues to be addressed.
- LoD2 (Semi-Independent) - work with the PMO team to effectively plan the LoD2 activity and provide a collated and version-controlled set of documents to support the LoD2 activity.
- LoD3 (Fully Independent) - support the PMO team in their management of the LoD3 activity by providing a collated and version-controlled set of documents.
- Participate in reviewing documents and provide feedback and summaries to authors and governance authorities.
- Support the planning and coordination of LoD activities with the PMO team, ensuring documents are organised and version controlled.
- Provide accurate updates on progress to leadership and project controls through monthly reports.
- Join progress meetings to discuss procurement and assurance updates.
- Assist in planning resources for the Assurance team and contribute to a positive team culture.
- Ensure familiarity with EU procurement directives, Irish Law, and best practices. Participate in training activities.
- Follow the client's Target Zero principles for health, safety, and wellbeing, and encourage others to do the same.
- Behave in ways that reflect the client's vision and values and support colleagues in doing so.
- Promote equality in the workplace and maintain appropriate interaction with colleagues.
- Help manage stakeholders to support an effective assurance process.
- Be flexible in adapting to changes while supporting project objectives.
- Perform additional tasks, activities, or other duties as may be required or assigned as part of the role.
- 10+ years' experience of public sector e-procurement and constraints. Have a good understanding of business and procurement management systems.
- Experience with procurement of European procurement directives, EU public/utilities civil, contract law and construction procurement as a client or for client bodies.
- Experience of public sector e-procurement and constraints.
- Knowledgeable understanding of business and procurement management systems.
- Experience within procurement and contract management functions in a range of construction. engineering and service-oriented areas and in a demanding safety critical environment.
- Understanding and knowledge of the relevant supply markets and effective application of value for money strategies and solutions.
- Knowledge and understanding of the complete procurement contract management and supplier relationship management cycle Knowledge of the NEC and other standard contract forms and commercial risks.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of corporate information from unauthorised disclosure, modification or destruction. Never knowingly put the client's information or information systems at risk.
- Demonstrate expertise in authoring, documenting, and upholding technical standards, guidelines, and workflows.
- Ability to identify gaps in information governance and suggest recommended solutions.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in developing structured documentation and ensuring compliance with standards.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex information management concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
- Ability to assess, refine, and continuously improve information management protocols and documentation.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to co-ordinate and communicate important information across team.
- Ability to develop long term relationships with all team members and effectively balance people and processes.
- Ability to foster a committed, strategic, innovative and inclusive culture.
- Ability to work in a collaborative manner that is positive, open, transparent and is a clear and effective communicator.
- Minium level 8 degree in engineering, construction or a related subject matter or equivalent experience.
- Advanced Diploma in Public Procurement Law (King's Inns) or equivalent is desirable.
- A professional qualification such as Engineers Ireland (IE), Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE), Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
- Membership of Institute of Management Consulting or Association of Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI)