Chartered Structural Engineer

ORS; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first hybrid model

Pension scheme with matching

Health & wellbeing benefits

CPD funding

Job summary

ORS, a leading Irish building consultancy, seeks an engineer, architect or building surveyor to join as assigned certifier. You will influence major projects, guide industry standards, and work remotely with sites across Ireland, focusing on the Munster region.

The role offers autonomy, collaboration with high-performing colleagues, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive ORS environment. A Chartered/Registered professional is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/ Structural Engineering, Architecture or Building Surveying.
• Chartered or Registered status.
• 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction & engineering principles.
• Strong leadership, management & Communication skills.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Proactive mindset

Stakeholder management

Team mentorship

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture or Building Surveying degree

Chartered or Registered status

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

• Awarded Consultancy Firm of the Year at the Irish Design & Build Awards 2026
• Winner of the Engineering Consultancy of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025
• Winner of the Graduate Programme of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025
• Winner of the Best Company to Work For at the Irish Design & Build Awards 2024 & 2025
• Winner of the Best People Development of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2024
• Winner of the Recruitment & Retention Strategy at the Workplace Excellence Awards 2024
• Great Place to Work certified consecutively since 2017
• Top 3 Company Best Workplaces in the medium-sized category at the Great Place to Work awards 2025
• Best Workplaces for Health & Wellbeing 2025 Great Place to Work
• Engineers Ireland CPD Accreditation since 20217
• Awarded for Hybrid Way of Working at the 2022 Great Place to Work Awards
• Silver Accreditation through Investors in Diversity 2025

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.