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HD McKay is a vibrant multi-disciplinary consultancy practice of Architects, Civil, Structural and Fire Engineers.. Some of our senior technical team members have worldwide experience and have worked on prestigious projects from Formula 1 racetracks, hospitals, educational facilities, multiple residential developments, and passive design certified developments to name a few.

With over 20 years of experience in engineering and construction projects, we provide professional services to Businesses, Corporations, Local Authorities, Public Bodies, Solicitors, and Individuals on a range of Commercial, Industrial and Domestic projects.

We are seeking well-motivated, enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic team. Due to the large volume of domestic building projects currently on site we have the following position available:

Clerk of Works

We need an individual who is………….

• Is self-motivated, driven, and successful, with highly developed planning & organisational skills and a flexible attitude.
• Has excellent attention to detail
• Can ensure the projects we design are completed to the highest of standards in accordance with the relevant Statutory Regulations.
• Is client & quality-focused, continuously improvement-minded with fresh ideas to improve current work systems.
• Can work well in a team environment.
• Is focused on the short and long-term profitability and strategic growth of the Company.
• Provides support to our in-house design team members across a wide range of Building, Civil, Architectural & Structural Engineering projects in the construction oversight of their project designs.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

The candidate must:

• (a)  hold a relevant third-level qualification in a construction-related discipline or hold an equivalent professional qualification.

Or

•  (b)  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.

Or

• 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, with particular reference to domestic housing projects.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years’ experience working on building projects at senior level or supervisory capacity.
• Expertise in monitoring quality standards and health and safety regulations
• Thorough working knowledge of the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014.
• Have significant knowledge of standard construction details of domestic buildings extending to modern methods of construction being desirable.
• Have proven project delivery of building or civil engineering projects.
• Be capable of writing clear and concise reports, keeping work records, measuring and recording all variations from contract and reading drawings and specifications.
• Have excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors and design teams
• Proven ability to identify and address construction issues proactively and knowledgably, ensuring quality control.
• Have a satisfactory knowledge of the surveying, levelling and setting out of works.
• Have satisfactory P.C. skills.
• Hold a current Full Driving Licence.

Each candidate must satisfy HD McKay that they have adequate experience of a type which would render them suitable to perform satisfactorily the duties Clerk of Works particularly relating to domestic building construction.

Desirable

• Possess strong IT skills –Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Development and maintaining CRM systems.
• Possess excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to organise, complete and assign tasks.
• At all times to be reliable, responsible, and dependable working in a highly professional manner fulfilling all obligations on time.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate/accessible and organised documentation.
• Ability to work independently & as part of a team: capable of taking initiative and working efficiently both independently and collaboratively with others.
• Be focused and productive while handling multiple projects, tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Our Benefits

We invest in our people because they are central to everything we achieve:

Rewards & Recognition

• Highly competitive remuneration package
• Progressive performance management system
• Staff discount at the local Gym Facility

Training & Career Development

• Internal onboarding
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Experience across a broad range of specialisms and project scales
• Online training initiatives
• CPD training
• Full support toward professional Chartership
• Continuous learning and upskilling
• Lunchtime seminars
• Access to CITA and other industry events

Work–Life Balance & Wellbeing

• Employee wellbeing programme
• Regular social events and team activities