Clerk of Works
Can be based in Tullamore or Kildare, required for a State Body working on its major and minor capital works programme.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out site inspections as directed to monitor on-site construction, photographic recordings, materials quality and standard, building materials testing, and certificate verification.
* Ensure compliance with contract drawings and specifications, measuring and recording contract variations, and carrying out level surveys on site.
* Issue weekly Site Inspection reports during construction in a timely manner to the Estates Project Manager.
* Identify, record, and report construction defects to the Employer's representative, Assigned Certifier, and the Estates Project Manager in a timely manner.
* Monitor and assess the contract programme, liaising with the Estate's representative, the Assigned Certifier, Architect, Engineers, and/or Project Manager.
* Comply at all times with Health and Safety regulations and be aware of on-site safety.
* Carry out inspections of building works as part of approved applications to ensure that all work is in compliance with architects' drawings, engineers' reports, and current Building Regulations.
* Report on the condition of structures, including protected structures, 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.
* Supervise works of repair, construction, securing, or demolition where necessary.
* Issue certificates of compliance with requirements of such notices.
* Carry out duties necessary in conjunction with legal proceedings, including attending court and giving evidence.
* Keep accurate electronic and written records of inspections, notices, etc.
* Supervise any employees assigned to him/her and ensure compliance with corporate policies.
* Undertake training as may be required/directed to ensure compliance with current Building Regulations.
Required Skills:
* Clerk of Works
* Construction Site Management
* Construction Management
* Mechanical Engineering