The Clerk of Works role is primarily to represent the interests of the Council in regard to ensuring that the quality of both materials and workmanship are in accordance with planning permission, building regulation, architects/engineers and other consultant’s drawings and specifications. The post holder will be expected to frequently contribute towards improving the overall effectiveness of the section, to which they are assigned. The duties of the Clerk of Works are varied and will depend on department assignment.
 

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
 

1. (a)                        hold a degree in Engineering or Architecture or an equivalent professional qualification;

2. hold a National Certificate/National Diploma in Construction Studies or Civil Engineering issued by the National Council for Education Awards/Further Education Training Awards Council;

3. in the case of an office involving building construction work – as an alternative to the qualification at (a) – be a member of the Institute of Clerk of Works in Ireland, or possess a full course certificate in building issued by the Technical Instruction Branch of the Department of Education or a first-class Technological Certificate (Intermediate Stage) or a Technological Certificate (Advanced Stage) issued by the Department of Education or have had satisfactory supervisory experience of building work, including housing;

2. have an adequate knowledge of civil engineering works or of building construction;

3. be capable of writing clear and concise reports, keeping works records, measuring, and recording all variations from contract and reading drawings;

4. have a satisfactory knowledge of the surveying, levelling, and setting out of works.

Please include supporting documents / certificates with application