Payment Approval Specialist

Location Ireland
Discipline: Telecoms, Professional Services
Salary: €300-€325
Contact name: Jennifer James

Contact email: jennifer@sparktel.ie
Published: 29 days ago
Job Title: Payment Approval Specialist – Telecoms, Civils, Utilities
Location: Ballymount (occasional site visits)
Type: 12-month Daily Rate Contract



Overview
Sparktel are currently recruiting for a Payments Approval Specialist for our client based in Ballymount. Our client is a leading provider of fibre infrastructure in Ireland and the UK. The successful candidate will support the approval and validation process for Payment Applications from Civils Subcontractors within a high-volume Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) rollout. This role will report to the Civils Construction Manager and will ensure that construction partners submit accurate and compliant payment claims.
Key Responsibilities
  • Payment application review & verification
  • Comprehensive desktop audits of payment applications submitted by construction partners.
  • Validate payment applications against approved network designs, field records, and as-built documentation.
  • Confirm all claims are supported by the correct documentation—such as site photos, test outcomes, compaction certificates, and reinstatement logs.
  • Verifying GIS record accuracy by geo-referencing of submitted data within the ArcGIS platform.
  • Collaborate with build partners to verify and collect additional documentation
  • Identify issues or gaps in payment applications and raise queries with contractors.
  • Support with the resolution of discrepancies by working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure consistent adherence to internal approval workflows and commercial policies.
  • Work closely quality supervisors to maintain consistent standards.
  • Liaise with project, finance, and commercial teams to ensure alignment
  • Engage with the wider team to streamline payment application and approval process.
Experience Required
  • 3+ years Commercial Administration/ Quality Compliance position in the Telecoms, Civils or Utilities Industry.
  • Strong understanding of telecoms infrastructure projects and civils construction
  • Prior experience reviewing technical documentation or construction-based payment claims.
  • Knowledge of streetworks regulations and reinstatement guidelines.
  • Experience working directly with civils contractors or subcontractors.
  • Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to validation tasks.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, survey reports, and network layouts.
  • Familiarity with GIS tools such as ArcGIS for reviewing and tracking project data.
  • Excellent IT Skills particularly MS Excel
  • Hands-on experience processing or approving payment applications

If you would like more information on this role please send your CV to jennifer@sparktel.ie