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Building Inspector/Clerk of Works 012248

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    Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
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    Ref: #JOB-2432812
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    DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN COUNTY , Co. Dublin,
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    35 hours per week
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    57895.00 - 70730.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 06 Feb 2026
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    Closing On: 26 Feb 2026

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Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is seeking Building Inspector/Clerk of Works. These persons will be engaged principally in the supervision and quality control of construction and maintenance works carried out by the Council and other contractors and with ensuring compliance with legislative and environmental standards, in particular the Building Regulations, of projects under construction, under consideration and in use. The Building Inspector/Clerk of Works will initially be assigned to either the Architects or Corporate Affairs Departments, but other vacancies can be filled from the panel formed across the organisation as they arise. 
In order to apply for this role please complete an application form which can be found
at https://www.dlrcoco.ie/job-listing.
Each candidate must on the latest date for receipt of completed application form:-
(i) (a) hold a degree in Engineering or Architecture;
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
(c) 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;
(ii) have an adequate knowledge of civil engineering works or of building construction;
(iii) be capable of writing clear and concise reports, keeping works records, measuring and recording
all variations from contract and reading drawings;
(iv) have a satisfactory knowledge of the surveying, levelling and setting out of works. 
(v) Hold a full unendorsed driving license (Category B or equivalent) that permits permanent driving in Ireland
AND
Hold a valid work permit if required

It Is Desirable That The Candidate Should:
    • Possess a thorough knowledge of health and safety legislation and its applications in the workplace.
• Hold a valid current SAFEPASS card.
• Have knowledge of modern methods of construction.
• 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, 
tenants and the general public.
• Be proficient in the use of computers in relation to document handling and production of 
reports and have the ability to record and communicate through a broad range of digital 
operating systems and equipment.
• As part of the duties site visits may be required, therefore, it is desirable for candidates to have access to their own vehicle, their motor insurance policy must indemnify the Council.
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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