Role: Clerk of Works

Location of Employment:Dublin

Reporting toTechnical Manager

ContractPermanent

Salary€35,202 - €47,302

(Please note maximum point for recruitment is €41,802)

Probation6 months

Hours35 hours worked over 5 days

Leave22 days (+ office closed Christmas week)

Travel The post requires a valid driving licence and

the use of a car for business purposes

Mileage Allowance Operates

Clúid Housing (Clúid) is a not-for-profit organisation with a vision of a society where everyone has a great place to live. Clúid achieves this through its mission of providing quality housing and services which enable residents to create homes and thriving communities. Clúid has 122 staff to ensure that it has the capacity to meet this mission. To date Clúid has provided 5,131 properties to low income families and single people in housing need all over Ireland.

The role of Clerk of Works is vital to ensure quality, compliance during construction and a smooth scheme handover to Housing Management staff. This post will also assist the work of the Clúid Technical Managers as required in their day to day operations to deliver a high quality technical service for Clúid residents.

The candidate will have construction sector experience and a record of delivering projects and a good understanding of building pathology.

Role: Clerk of Works/Technical Officer
Role Overview: The Clerk of Works will ensure build quality, compliance and ensure collaborative working between the New Business teamand Operations
Reporting to: Technical Manager
Key responsibilities
Clerk of Works :
Site supervision of contract works of different building types and all trades, e.g. new-build housing and apartments, traveller accommodation, maintenance works of existing, refurbishment of residential buildings and community facilities etc.
Monitoring of on-site construction, materials quality and standard; building materials testing and certificate verification; ensuring compliance with contract drawings and specification; measuring and recording all contract variations and carrying out level surveys on site.
Monitoring and assessment of contract programme; liaising with project architect, engineers and site foreman/project manager; compliance with CoW HSW duties and awareness of on-site safety and participation at and reporting to site meetings.
To carry out inspections of building work as part of an approved home grant application to ensure all work is in compliance with architects drawings, occupational therapist reports and current Building Regulations where appropriate.
To process all relevant home grant applications from initial inspection, through interim inspection where appropriate, to final inspection and technical sign-off.
To liaise with clients, architects, contractors and any other stakeholders to ensure that all necessary technical information is communicated in a courteous and professional manner.
To work closely and co-operatively with City Council departmental administrative teams.
To carry out a programme of risk based building inspections to ensure compliance with Building Regulations.
To carry out inspections as directed to fulfil the statutory obligation of the City Council.
Reporting on the condition of structures, including structures that are protected, 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:
Ascertaining the names and addresses of owners, agents or occupiers of structures / buildings and taking appropriate action including the preparation and service of notices and requisitions where necessary.
Supervising as directed work of repair, construction, securing or demolition and where necessary issuing certificates of compliance with requirements of such notices;
To carry out such duties as may be necessary in connection with legal proceedings including attending court and giving evidence.
Acting on and communicating with departmental referrals from City Council departments as necessary.
To keep accurate electronic and written records of inspections, notices, Court Orders, etc.
To carry out such other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Technical Services:
As required, offer support to the Technical Manager to carry out specific surveying duties to support the delivery of effective and responsive technical services (such duties may include, property inspections, condition surveys, building defect investigations and contractor selection and supervision)
Training
Request / Attend training appropriate to your role
General
To fulfil all care and high standards regarding both Clúid’s and your own health and safety obligations.
To positively promote the Association in all activities
To exercise discretion in all aspects of the role
Any other duties which are consistent with your role
Key competencies required in the role
Customer care management
Commitment
Company focus
Innovation & Change Management
Influencing and negotiation skills
Team Work
Leadershipskills

Person Specification

Key Skills / Essential / Desirable
Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of illustrating in their application that they fulfil the following criteria. Examples that demonstrate the ability to fulfil the criteria should be included as well as the above competencies.
Education / Qualifications
  • Minimum of Degree (at level 8 of NFQ) required in Building Surveying or related area
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  • Managing Safely in Construction Certification
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  • Willingness to undertake professional development
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Knowledge / Skills
  • Specialist role related knowledge, especially building surveying & building pathology
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  • Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and compliance within a construction setting
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  • Communication skills –verbal and written, report writing, presentation
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  • Flexible and effective work style
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  • To plan and organise at organisational and personal level
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  • I.T skills to intermediate level
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  • Attention to detail
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  • Financial control and budget management skills
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  • Problem solving
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  • Ability to set, satisfy and exceed targets
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  • Content driving long distances and staying overnight as necessary
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Experience
  • 3+ Years experience in a similar role
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  • Property management
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  • Supervising on-site work programmes
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  • Experience of contract management in the construction industry
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  • Experience in property acquisition
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Clúid’s Values are:

Professionalism:Clúid drives up standards through a commitment to high-quality services, continuous improvement and investment in its people.
Innovation: Clúid works at the forefront of the sector, focusing on solutions and innovating in a constantly changing Ireland.
Respect: Clúid’s work is underpinned by a mutual respect and trust between customers, staff and managers. Clúid listens to and learns from its customers and staff and recognises those staff who go the extra mile.
Collaboration: Clúid values partnerships in achieving the best outcomes. Clúid is open, co-operative and easy to do business with.
Sustainability: Clúid ensures that all its activity is socially, financially and environmentally sustainable.

Our vision for service delivery at Clúid is that residents are able to say:

That I have a comfortable home and Clúid help me if I have a problem
I am treated fairly & equitably
I have choice
I am dealt with quickly & correctly