Louth County Council is seeking a clerk of works/building inspector. 

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety Legislation (including an understanding of the role of managers in safety management of the workplace), the Building Regulations and Technical Guidance documents and Procurement regulations and tender procedures.
• Have experience of supervision and monitoring of construction including maintenance and refurbishment works for the purposes of Quality Control and compliance with contract drawings and good building standards.
• Have experience in the inspection of dwellings and buildings and subsequent preparation of technical reports, remediation strategies and schedules of work to be used for tender purposes.
• Be computer literate and have ability to record and communicate through a broad range of digital operating systems and equipment.
• Have a high degree of personal judgement and technical skill with good interpersonal and communication skills and able to engage positively with onsite staff, Council work teams and the general public.
• Hold a current unendorsed full driving licence (category B) and will drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the Local Authority.
• Possess a current Safe Pass Card and submit this along with your application form.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS is Monday, 6^th October 2025 at 4.30 p.m.  Late applications will not be accepted.

Have you:

• Completed your application form in full?
• Supplied correct and factual information?
• Uploaded a copy of your Safe Pass along with your application?

• Forward any certificates, references or CVs with the application form. 
• Post hard copies of your application.
• Canvass any persons connected with Louth County Council or the Interview Board in relation to this post.
• Submit False or misleading information.  This may lead to later termination of employment.

• Upload a copy of your Safe Pass along with your application
• Ensure you apply before the deadline of 4.30 p.m. on Monday, 6^th October 2025.
• Check for automated response to emailed application and keep as proof of date and time of application.
• In the event of no response to your application please contact the HR Section the next day.

Louth County Council