Clerk of Works

AECOM; Limerick; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Clerk of Works in Limerick to provide on-site inspection, quality assurance and construction monitoring across building and infrastructure projects. You will work with the project delivery team to ensure works are completed safely, to the required standards, and compliant with drawings, specs and Irish regulations.

Responsibilities include regular site inspections, material quality checks, record-keeping, coordinating with contractors and stakeholders, and supporting handover

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in construction, civil engineering, building surveying, architectural technology or a related discipline.
• Previous Clerk of Works, Site Inspector, Site Supervisor or similar quality role experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and QC procedures.
• Good understanding of drawings, specs and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of Irish building regulations, standards and health & safety requirements.
• Experience working with contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify defects or non-compliance.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently on site while contributing to a wider team.
• Full driving licence may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular inspections of construction works to monitor progress and compliance.
• Monitor the quality of materials, workmanship and installation methods on site.
• Ensure works follow approved drawings, specifications and method statements.
• Identify defective or non-compliant works and report to project team.
• Maintain accurate records of site inspections, observations and testing.
• Attend site meetings and discuss progress, quality, safety and programme.
• Review construction documentation and test plans for submissions.
• Monitor testing and commissioning activities and maintain records.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, designers and project managers to resolve issues.
• Assist with snagging, defects and remedial works through to completion.
• Monitor progress against the programme and report delays or issues.
• Ensure changes and variations are identified and recorded.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant construction qualification

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

As a Clerk of Works with AECOM in Limerick, you will be responsible for providing on-site inspection, quality assurance and construction monitoring services across a range of building and infrastructure projects. Working as part of the project delivery team, you will help ensure that construction works are completed safely, to the required quality standards, in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, contracts and relevant Irish legislation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular inspections of construction works to monitor progress, workmanship and compliance with project specifications.
• Monitor the quality of materials, workmanship and installation methods on site.
• Ensure works are being undertaken in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements and relevant standards.
• Identify defective, incomplete or non-compliant works and report these to the relevant project team members.
• Maintain accurate records of site inspections, observations, photographs, testing and construction progress.
• Monitor contractors' performance and raise quality or compliance issues where required.
• Attend site meetings and contribute to discussions regarding construction progress, quality, safety and programme.
• Review and comment on construction documentation, inspection and test plans, method statements and other relevant submissions.
• Monitor testing and commissioning activities and ensure appropriate records are maintained.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, designers, project managers and other stakeholders to resolve construction issues.
• Assist with the monitoring and management of snagging, defects and remedial works through to completion.
• Monitor construction progress against the agreed programme and report significant delays or issues to the project management team.
• Ensure that changes and variations to the works are properly identified and recorded.
• Promote a strong culture of health and safety on site and report unsafe practices or conditions.
• Support the project team during handover and completion, including inspections, snagging and review of as-built information.
• Maintain professional and constructive relationships with all project stakeholders.

Qualifications

Ready to push the boundaries of what's possible?

• Relevant qualification in construction, civil engineering, building surveying, architectural technology or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a Clerk of Works, Site Inspector, Site Supervisor, Site Engineer or similar construction quality role.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and quality-control procedures.
• Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of relevant Irish building regulations, standards and health and safety requirements.
• Experience working with contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify construction defects or non-compliance.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently on site while also contributing effectively to a wider project team.
• A full driving licence may be required depending on project location.

Additional Information

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.