Clerk of Works

Clúid Housing; Dublin; On-site; EUR 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Clúid Housing is seeking a Clerk of Works to ensure build quality and compliance across diverse housing projects in the Dublin region, with occasional travel. The role collaborates closely with the Commercial Development team and Property Services to deliver high standards and value for residents.

Key duties include site supervision, contract management, home grant inspections, and ensuring adherence to Building Regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in a similar clerical role within construction.
• Certification in construction safety or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake professional development.

Responsibilities

• Site supervision of contract works across housing and refurbishment projects.
• Monitor on-site construction quality, safety, and documentation.
• Liaise with architects, engineers, and project managers; communicate with stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, cost estimates, tendering and contract supervision.
• Carry out home grant inspections and relevant compliance checks.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections and notices.

Skills

Building regulations knowledge

Contract management

Building pathology

Communication skills

IT skills (intermediate)

Attention to detail

Financial/budget management

Problem solving

Empathy and discretion

Education

Degree in Building Surveying (or related)

Managing Safely in Construction

Job description

Role Overview

• Position:Clerk of Work
• Reporting to:Building Surveying Manager
• Location:(Hybrid) : (Role will bepredominantly Dublinbased with travel asrequiredacross theClúidNorth & East Region)
• Contract type:Permanent
• Salary:€45,830 - €63,017

The Clerk of Works will ensure build quality, compliance and ensure collaborative working between the Commercial Development team and Property Services.

The role is varied and from time may include property surveys, contractor procurement & management, stock condition surveys, defect diagnosis, snagging and tendering. Some of the work will be within people’s homes and therefore will require empathy, respect and diplomacy at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Clerk of Works
• Technical/ Property Surveying Services

Clerk of Works

• Site supervision of contract works of different building types and all trades, e.g. new-build housing and apartments, traveller accommodation, maintenance works of existing, refurbishment of residential buildings and community facilities etc.
• Monitoring of on-site construction, materials quality and standard; building materials testing and certificate verification; ensuring compliance with contract drawings and specification; measuring and recording all contract variations and carrying out level surveys on site.
• Monitoring and assessment of contract programme; liaising with project architect,engineersand siteforeman/project manager; compliance withCoWHSW duties and awareness of on-site safety and participation at and reporting to site meetings.
• To carry out inspections of building work as part of an approved home grant application to ensure all workis in compliance witharchitectsdrawings, occupational therapistreportsand current Building Regulations whereappropriate.
• To process all relevant home grant applications frominitialinspection, through interim inspection whereappropriate, to final inspection and technical sign-off.
• To liaise with clients, architects,contractorsand any other stakeholders to ensure that all necessary technical information is communicated in a courteous and professional manner.
• To carry out a programme ofrisk basedbuilding inspections to ensure compliance with Building Regulations.
• Reporting on the condition of structures, including structures that are protected, specifying repairs, renewals or rebuilding considered necessary to make unfit or defective premises fit for human habitation, and in accordance with the Building Regulations, put them into good repair and prepare estimates of cost thereof:
• Supervising as directed work of repair, construction,securingor demolition and where necessary issuing certificates of compliance with requirements of such notices;
• To carry out such duties as may be necessary in connection with legal proceedings including attending court and giving evidence.
• Acting on and communicating with departmental referrals from City Councildepartmentsas necessary.
• To keepaccurateelectronic and written records of inspections, notices, Court Orders, etc.
• To carry out such other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Technical/ Property Surveying Services

• As required, offer support to the Building Surveying Manager to carry out specific surveying duties to support the delivery of effective and responsive technical services (such duties may include, property inspections, condition surveys, building defect investigations, Fire Risk Assessments and contractor selection and supervision)
• Offer advice and support to customers and other non-technical staff.
• Inspect and prepare reports/ specifications on defects and other property condition issues including tendering and contract supervision.
• As required prepare cyclical and planned programme and service contracts tenders.

Corporate Responsibilities

• Ensure all activity is aligned toClúid’svalues and contributes to the mission of supporting the development of thriving communities
• Adhere to allClúidpolicies and procedures at all times
• Toexercise discretion at all times
• Demonstratehigh standardsregardingboth Clúid’s and your own wellbeing,healthand safety requirements

Person Specification

• Specialist role related knowledge,especiallybuilding regulations, contract management & building pathology
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and compliance within a construction setting
• Communication skills –verbal and written, report writing, presentation
• Flexible and effective work style
• To plan and organise at organisational and personal level
• I.T skills to intermediate level
• Attention to detail
• Financial control and budget management skills
• Problem solving
• Ability to set, satisfy and exceed targets
• Ability to work with work with people showing empathy and discretion

Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum of Degreerequiredin Building Surveying or related area.
• Managing Safely inConstruction Certification or other related qualification
• Willingness to undertake professional development.
• 3+ Years’ experience in a similar role

Desirable

• Property management
• Supervising on-site work programmes
• Experience of contract management in the construction industry
• Experience in property acquisition.

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