Quality & Compliance Clerk of Works - School Project

ManpowerGroup Ireland; Drogheda; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Ireland is seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to oversee quality, compliance and construction progress on a major education sector development in Drogheda, Co. Louth.

The project includes a two-storey primary school, phased demolition, landscaping, roadworks, and live school environment. You will monitor workmanship, verify compliance with Irish Building Regulations and BCAR, undertake inspections across substructure, superstructure, M&E and external works, and report defects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Clerk of Works, Construction Inspector, Site Inspector, or similar QA role.
• Strong knowledge of Irish Building Regulations, BCAR, Health & Safety legislation, and construction best practice.
• Experience across building, civil, and M&E works.
• Excellent reporting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality of workmanship and materials throughout construction.
• Verify compliance with contract documents, building regulations, BCAR requirements, and best practice.
• Undertake inspections of substructure, superstructure, architectural, M&E, and external works.
• Identify defects, non-conformance, and programme risks, reporting findings to the project team.
• Monitor site safety arrangements and the contractor's management of the live school interface.
• Attend site meetings, inspections, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Maintain detailed inspection records, photographic evidence, and weekly progress reports.
• Assist with snagging, practical completion, and defects period inspections.

Skills

Clerk of Works

Construction inspections

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

ManpowerGroup Ireland is seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to oversee quality, compliance and construction progress on a major education sector development in Drogheda, Co. Louth.

The project includes a two-storey primary school, phased demolition, landscaping, roadworks, and live school environment. You will monitor workmanship, verify compliance with Irish Building Regulations and BCAR, undertake inspections across substructure, superstructure, M&E and external works, and report defects