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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

As a Clerk of Works with AECOM in Limerick, you will be responsible for providing on-site inspection, quality assurance and construction monitoring services across a range of building and infrastructure projects. Working as part of the project delivery team, you will help ensure that construction works are completed safely, to the required quality standards, in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, contracts and relevant Irish legislation.

The Clerk of Works shall:

Carry out regular inspections of construction works to monitor progress, workmanship and compliance with project specifications.
Monitor the quality of materials, workmanship and installation methods on site.
Ensure works are being undertaken in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements and relevant standards.
Identify defective, incomplete or non-compliant works and report these to the relevant project team members.
Maintain accurate records of site inspections, observations, photographs, testing and construction progress.
Monitor contractors' performance and raise quality or compliance issues where required.
Attend site meetings and contribute to discussions regarding construction progress, quality, safety and programme.
Review and comment on construction documentation, inspection and test plans, method statements and other relevant submissions.
Monitor testing and commissioning activities and ensure appropriate records are maintained.
Liaise with contractors, consultants, designers, project managers and other stakeholders to resolve construction issues.
Assist with the monitoring and management of snagging, defects and remedial works through to completion.
Monitor construction progress against the agreed programme and report significant delays or issues to the project management team.
Ensure that changes and variations to the works are properly identified and recorded.
Promote a strong culture of health and safety on site and report unsafe practices or conditions.
Support the project team during handover and completion, including inspections, snagging and review of as-built information.
Maintain professional and constructive relationships with all project stakeholders.

Qualifications

Ready to push the boundaries of what’s possible?

Relevant qualification in construction, civil engineering, building surveying, architectural technology or a related discipline.
Previous experience in a Clerk of Works, Site Inspector, Site Supervisor, Site Engineer or similar construction quality role.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and quality-control procedures.
Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
Knowledge of relevant Irish building regulations, standards and health and safety requirements.
Experience working with contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify construction defects or non-compliance.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organisational and reporting skills.
Ability to work independently on site while also contributing effectively to a wider project team.
A full driving licence may be required depending on project location.

Additional Information

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For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Colum Calnan

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

State/Province: Dublin

Business Group: DCS

Legal Entity: AECOM Ireland Limited

Business Line: PPM

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Operating Group: International

Primary Location: IE - Dublin, 1 Burlington Plaza

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