Your new company

This client is a well-known public organisation within Healthcare with bases throughout the country. This particular role will place you in an office just outside of Cork City Centre.

Your new role

This position involves working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure construction Projects being delivered are of sufficient quality at handover, along with providing assistance to Engineers specifically regarding site works. The Clerk of Work Plays a crucial role in Construction Management, ensuring that mechanical (e.g., HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Systems) and Electrical (e.g., power distribution, lighting and IT communications wiring) components are specified, Co- Ordinated, and installed according to project specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Coordination: Work closely with project managers, architects, and engineers to review all design plans, specifications, and drawings. Conduct in situ / above ceiling surveys to ensure that all new wiring and containment installations meet design, safety, and quality requirements. Ensure that M&E systems are designed and installed in accordance with the design documents and that containment can be installed in a coordinated manner with existing systems and building fire compartmentalisation. Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure the scheduled installation of systems throughout a building campus or standalone buildings Witnessing of S/N testing of new installations. Compiling Handover and “As built” documentation for the various projects.

Construction Reviews & Compliance: Review and interpret technical service routing drawings (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) to ensure compliance with the project’s design intent, building codes, and industry standards. Identify potential conflicts between M&E systems and structure and resolve them before installation. Ensure compliance with local regulations, codes, and safety standards.

On-Site Supervision: Oversee the installation of all systems on-site to ensure quality and adherence to specifications.

Communication and Liaison: Act as the point of contact between the project team, subcontractors, and clients for all -related issues. Facilitate coordination meetings to ensure that all parties are aligned on design changes, timelines, and expectations.

Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting: Proactively identify potential problems with mechanical or electrical systems before they occur. Troubleshoot issues during the construction phase, ensuring they are resolved quickly to avoid project delays.

Documentation and Reporting: Maintain up-to-date records of designs, specifications, and installation progress. Prepare reports on project status, key issues, and milestones for the project management team.

What you'll need to succeed

• Have attained a reasonable standard of general education commensurate with the role and have a satisfactory knowledge of and experience of duties to be performed and be capable of working on his/her own initiative.
• Applicants must have served a recognized apprenticeship in a building or construction craft. Have five years satisfactory supervisory and practical experience of complex building projects.
• Possess the requisite knowledge of construction contract procedures and be capable of writing clear and precise reports, keeping work records, measuring and recording all variations from contracts and reading drawings. Knowledge of and ability to interpret architects/engineers’ drawings, specifications and technical directions.
• Have a high standard of practical experience in building construction.
• Have a high degree of proficiency / expertise in Microsoft office.
• Driving licence essential as some travel is required for this role.
  
  
  What you'll get in return
  
  
  Excellent salary and package included, with opportunity to work on large public works projects.

What you need to do now

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