Clerk of Works

Louth County Council; Dundalk; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Louth County Council is seeking a Clerk of Works/Building Inspector to supervise construction and refurbishment of public infrastructure, ensuring projects stay on budget and schedule, and to oversee daily site activities.

The role involves recording, reporting, procurement, on-site measurements, adherence to contract drawings, health and safety compliance, and liaison with employers, contractors and the public.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the construction and refurbishment of public infrastructure projects and of the other works required to deliver projects on budget and on time
• Report to and take direction from the relevant Employer's representative for the duration of major infrastructure projects
• Compile and keep such records as may be necessary in relation to works including the submission of reports as required and furnishing data for final costing
• Ensure compliance with contract drawings and specification
• Carry out public procurement of goods, services and works
• Carry out inspections, surveys, keep detailed records and prepare relevant reports
• Have strong relevant technical capability
• Deal with the public, customers and contractors etc.
• Take measurements and samples on site to make sure that the work and the materials meet the specifications and quality standards
• Supervise contractors to ensure that all works are carried out as per specification and in compliance with requirements
• Monitor of on-site construction, photographic recording, materials quality and standard; building materials testing and certificate verification and attend site and carry out inspections as required
• Validation of "As Built" records and safety files where applicable
• Have a good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and requirements
• Comply with the Health & Safety Management System and assist in its ongoing development
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations and awareness of on-site safety and participation at and reporting to site meetings.
• To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required or assigned from time to time. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and carried out under general guidance.

Job description

Duties

Clerk of Works/Building Inspector are required to perform a range of tasks including but not limited to the following:

• Supervising the construction and refurbishment of public infrastructure projects and of the other works required to deliver projects on budget and on time
• Report to and take direction from the relevant Employer's representative for the duration of major infrastructure projects
• Compile and keep such records as may be necessary in relation to works including the submission of reports as required and furnishing data for final costing
• Ensure compliance with contract drawings and specification
• Carry out public procurement of goods, services and works
• Carry out inspections, surveys, keep detailed records and prepare relevant reports
• Have strong relevant technical capability
• Deal with the public, customers and contractors etc.
• Take measurements and samples on site to make sure that the work and the materials meet the specifications and quality standards
• Supervise contractors to ensure that all works are carried out as per specification and in compliance with requirements
• Monitor of on-site construction, photographic recording, materials quality and standard; building materials testing and certificate verification and attend site and carry out inspections as required
• Validation of "As Built" records and safety files where applicable
• Have a good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and requirements
• Comply with the Health & Safety Management System and assist in its ongoing development
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations and awareness of on-site safety and participation at and reporting to site meetings.

To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required or assigned from time to time. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and carried out under general guidance.