Assigned Certifier

ORS; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first hybrid model

Flexible working hours

CPD funding

Health & wellbeing programs

Career development programs

Job summary

ORS is recruiting for an assigned certifier (engineer, architect or building surveyor) to influence major projects across Ireland, with a focus around Munster. You will work autonomously, collaborate with high-performing colleagues, and enjoy a remote-first hybrid model while visiting diverse sites across the country.

The role requires knowledge of Irish Building Regulations, on-site inspections, design coordination, and strong leadership capabilities to guide a growing team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture or Building Surveying is required.
• Chartered or Registered status is essential.
• Strong understanding of construction methods and multidisciplinary design coordination.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are required.
• Proactive mindset with a desire to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Define each project's scope of work and deliverables.
• Provide technical design oversight and carry out on-site inspections.
• Carry out inspections aligned with Building Regulations and Inspection Plans.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to clients and project teams on compliance matters.
• Nurture client relationships and maintain ORS service delivery excellence.
• Lead, mentor and contribute to a growing team.

Skills

Civil/Structural Eng

Architectural knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Eng, Architecture or Building Surveying

Chartered or Registered status

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

About the Role

As one of Ireland’s most progressive and people-focused building consultancies, we are strengthening our expert team with an engineer, architect or building surveyor to carry out the role of assigned certifier. ORS is a leading provider of building control, design and assigned certifier services since the Building Control Amendment Regulations 2014 (BCAR) came into force.

This is a role where you will influence major projects, guide future industry standards, and help shape a better, more sustainable built environment. You’ll work with autonomy, collaborate with high-performing colleagues, and have the flexibility to work remotely while engaging with diverse sites across the country, with a focus around the Munster area.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine and define each project's scope of work and deliverables
• Technical design oversight,and carrying out on-site inspections
• Carry out inspections aligned with Building Regulations and Inspection Plans
• Provide technical advice and guidance to clients and project teams on compliance matters.
• Nurture strong client relationships and uphold ORS service delivery excellence
• Bring leadership, mentorship, and experience to a growing team

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Civil/ Structural Engineering, Architecture or Building Surveying
• Chartered or Registered status
• Good understanding of construction methods, building services and multidisciplinary design coordination.

• Have strong working knowledge of Irish building regulations, on-site inspections, construction detailing, the building control process and project management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive mindset with a desire to continuously learn and develop
• Review inspection reports and supporting documentation provided by the design team and contractor.
• Identify, communicate and monitor resolution of non-compliance issues.
• Have strong working knowledge of Irish building regulations, on-site inspections, construction detailing, the building control process and project management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction & engineering principles.
• Strong leadership, management & Communication skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Strong capability in contractor and quality assurance oversight

What We Can Offer You

Being part of ORS means more than just a job, it means joining a company that invests in you and your ambitions with transparency, structure and support.

We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join ORS, which include:

• Competitive salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Pension scheme with matching contributions
• Remote-first hybrid model – use your home as a base and any of our office locations as you see fit
• Work from abroad
• Flexible working hours
• Access to over 60 health disciplines through our Kara Connect Platform
• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
• Paid maternity, paternity and fertility leave
• Company and birthday annual leave days
• Death in Service benefit
• Tax saver - travel and bike to work
• Culture, social, wellness and CPD committees
• Talent Development Programmes
• Access to leading career coaches

About ORS

ORS is a world-class multidisciplinary building consultancy with more than 30 years of delivering technical excellence across the built environment. Our mission is simple but powerful: We endeavour to make the lives of our team, clients, partners and communities happier and better in the ways that really matter every single day.

Don’t just take our word for it! ORS has won numerous awards, recognising our Great Place to Work culture.

• Ranked 27th Best Small & Medium Workplace in Europe, Great Place to Work 2026
• Winner of Best Workplace for Remote & Distributed Teams, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026
• Winner of HR Team of the Year, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026
• Winner of Best Workplace for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026
• Winner of Consultancy Firm of the Year, Irish Design & Build Awards 2026
• Winner of Engineering Consultancy of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2025
• Winner of Graduate Programme of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2025
• Winner of Best Company to Work For, Irish Design & Build Awards 2024 & 2025
• Top 3 Medium-Sized Company, Great Place to Work Awards 2025
• Best Workplace for Health & Wellbeing, Great Place to Work 2025
• Silver Accreditation, Investors in Diversity 2025
• Winner of Best People Development of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2024
• Winner of Recruitment & Retention Strategy, Workplace Excellence Awards 2024
• Great Place to Work Certified consecutively since 2017
• Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited since 2017

ORS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. We foster a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects and supports their individual strengths and experiences.