About the Role

As one of Ireland’s most progressive and people-focused building consultancies, we are strengthening our expert team with an engineer, architect or building surveyor to carry out the role of assigned certifier. ORS is a leading provider of building control, design and assigned certifier services since the Building Control Amendment Regulations 2014 (BCAR) came into force.

This is a role where you will influence major projects, guide future industry standards, and help shape a better, more sustainable built environment. You’ll work with autonomy, collaborate with high-performing colleagues, and have the flexibility to work remotely while engaging with diverse sites across the country, with a focus around the Munster area.

Key Responsibilities

Determine and define each project's scope of work and deliverables
Technical design oversight, and carrying out on-site inspections
Carry out inspections aligned with Building Regulations and Inspection Plans
Provide technical advice and guidance to clients and project teams on compliance matters.
Nurture strong client relationships and uphold ORS service delivery excellence
Bring leadership, mentorship, and experience to a growing team

Essential Requirements

Degree in Civil/ Structural Engineering, Architecture or Building Surveying
Chartered or Registered status

Good understanding of construction methods, building services and multidisciplinary design coordination.
Have strong working knowledge of Irish building regulations, on-site inspections, construction detailing, the building control process and project management.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Proactive mindset with a desire to continuously learn and develop
Review inspection reports and supporting documentation provided by the design team and contractor.
Identify, communicate and monitor resolution of non-compliance issues.
Have strong working knowledge of Irish building regulations, on-site inspections, construction detailing, the building control process and project management.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer software.
Demonstrated knowledge of construction & engineering principles.
Strong leadership, management & Communication skills.

Desirable Requirements

Strong capability in contractor and quality assurance oversight

What We Can Offer You

Being part of ORS means more than just a job, it means joining a company that invests in you and your ambitions with transparency, structure and support.

We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join ORS, which include:

Competitive salary
Performance-related bonus
Pension scheme with matching contributions
Remote-first hybrid model – use your home as a base and any of our office locations as you see fit
Work from abroad
Flexible working hours
Access to over 60 health disciplines through our Kara Connect Platform
Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
Paid maternity, paternity and fertility leave
Company and birthday annual leave days
Death in Service benefit
Tax saver - travel and bike to work
Culture, social, wellness and CPD committees
Talent Development Programmes
Access to leading career coaches

About ORS

ORS is a world-class multidisciplinary building consultancy with more than 30 years of delivering technical excellence across the built environment. Our mission is simple but powerful: We endeavour to make the lives of our team, clients, partners and communities happier and better in the ways that really matter every single day.

Don’t just take our word for it! ORS has won numerous awards, recognising our Great Place to Work culture.

Awarded Consultancy Firm of the Year at the Irish Design & Build Awards 2026
Winner of the Engineering Consultancy of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025
Winner of the Graduate Programme of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025
Winner of the Best Company to Work For at the Irish Design & Build Awards 2024 & 2025
Winner of the Best People Development of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2024
Winner of the Recruitment & Retention Strategy at the Workplace Excellence Awards 2024
Great Place to Work certified consecutively since 2017
Top 3 Company Best Workplaces in the medium-sized category at the Great Place to Work awards 2025
Best Workplaces for Health & Wellbeing 2025 Great Place to Work
Engineers Ireland CPD Accreditation since 20217
Awarded for Hybrid Way of Working at the 2022 Great Place to Work Awards
Silver Accreditation through Investors in Diversity 2025

ORS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. We foster a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects and supports their individual strengths and experiences.

Chartered Structural Engineer

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