Clerk Of Works

Sigmar Recruitment; New Ross; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment's client, a leading engineering and environmental consultancy, seeks an experienced Clerk of Works to oversee construction activities on site and ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, quality standards and health and safety.

The role involves site inspections, monitoring workmanship, reporting defects, maintaining records, coordinating with contractors and project teams, and supporting snagging, testing and handover.

Qualifications

• Experience as Clerk of Works or site inspector on infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong reporting and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent communication with contractors and project teams.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular site inspections and monitor construction activities.
• Ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications and contract requirements.
• Monitor workmanship and materials quality on site.
• Identify and report defects and construction issues.
• Maintain accurate site records, inspection reports and photos.
• Monitor contractor progress and report on programme and site activities.
• Liaise with contractors, engineers and project managers.
• Review construction documentation and raise clarifications.
• Ensure adherence to standards, regulations and project specifications.
• Assist with snagging, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Attend site meetings and provide progress updates.

Skills

Site inspections

Read drawings

Quality control

Contract documentation

Communication

Reporting

Driving licence

Education

Civil engineering qualification

Job description

Our client is a leading engineering and environmental consultancy delivering major infrastructure, water and development projects across Ireland. They are seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to oversee construction activities on site, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards and health & safety requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional to join a growing consultancy and work on a range of significant infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular site inspections and monitor construction activities.
• Ensure works are being completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and contract requirements.
• Monitor the quality of workmanship and materials being used on site.
• Identify and report defects, non-conformances and construction issues.
• Maintain accurate site records, inspection reports and photographic records.
• Monitor contractor progress and report on programme and site activities.
• Liaise with contractors, engineers, project managers and other project stakeholders.
• Review construction documentation and raise any issues requiring clarification.
• Monitor compliance with relevant standards, regulations and project specifications.
• Assist with snagging, testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Attend site meetings and provide updates on construction progress and quality.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental requirements are being followed on site.

Requirements

• Relevant experience working as a Clerk of Works, Site Inspector, Site Supervisor or similar construction/site-based role.
• Experience on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, quality control and contract documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong reporting and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with contractors and project teams.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Relevant construction/civil engineering qualification is desirable.
• Experience within water, wastewater, roads or other public infrastructure projects would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position with a leading engineering consultancy.
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects across Ireland.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Varied project portfolio and exposure to large-scale public infrastructure programmes.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.