Clerk Of Works

Global Professional Consultants; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Hybrid working arrangements

Health and wellbeing packages

Professional development and training

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants is seeking an experienced Clerk of Works in Cork to join a leading engineering consultancy. You will supervise major civil works, monitor activities, and ensure quality, safety and contract standards on site across County Cork.

You will support the Resident Engineer, perform inspections, witness testing and maintain records while liaising with design teams to resolve issues and ensure project progress.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience supervising major civil engineering projects.
• Previous experience in a Clerk of Works or similar site supervision role.
• Strong understanding of quality control procedures and site documentation.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and contract specifications.
• Good IT skills, particularly with reporting and document management.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work alongside contractors and design teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Resident Engineer with the day-to-day supervision of construction works.
• Monitor site activities to ensure works are completed in line with contract specifications and drawings.
• Carry out regular site inspections, witness testing and maintain accurate site records.
• Identify and report any quality issues or non-conforming works.
• Highlight design issues and liaise with the design team where required.
• Ensure health and safety, quality and environmental standards are maintained on site.
• Prepare daily reports and maintain clear records of construction progress.

Skills

Site supervision

Quality control

Interpreting drawings

Contract specifications

Reporting

Communication

Job description

Clerk of Works
Cork

We are seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to join a leading engineering consultancy in Cork, working on a number of major infrastructure projects.

You will be part of the site supervision team, overseeing bridge construction and road diversion works across County Cork. The role will involve monitoring site activities, carrying out inspections and ensuring works are completed to the required quality, safety and contractual standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Resident Engineer with the day-to-day supervision of construction works.
• Monitor site activities to ensure works are completed in line with contract specifications and drawings.
• Carry out regular site inspections, witness testing and maintain accurate site records.
• Identify and report any quality issues or non-conforming works.
• Highlight design issues and liaise with the design team where required.
• Ensure health and safety, quality and environmental standards are maintained on site.
• Prepare daily reports and maintain clear records of construction progress.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience supervising major civil engineering projects.
• Previous experience in a Clerk of Works or similar site supervision role.
• Strong understanding of quality control procedures and site documentation.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and contract specifications.
• Good IT skills, particularly with reporting and document management.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work alongside contractors and design teams.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working on projects delivered under the Public Works Contract (PW-CF3).
• Knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation.
• Previous experience working in a railway environment.
• Personal Track Safety (PTS) training.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of €65,000 – €75,000.
• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Health and wellbeing packages.Life event supports – additional support during important life events.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer.
• ICE training scheme and support towards chartership.
• Active social committee