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BCAR Manager/Senior Building Inspector

January 16, 2025 | Comments Off on BCAR Manager/Senior Building Inspector

Role: BCAR Manager / Senior Building Inspector

Location: Dublin

Salary: Negotiable DOE

Our client an architectural firm is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of BCAR Manager / Senior Building Inspector.

The position of BCAR Manager / Senior Building Inspector is one which provides required oversight to ensure that all construction works are carried out in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, construction standards, codes of practice, etc. and that all materials are provided and utilised in accordance with all manufacturers requirements and recommendations.

The appointee will provide all necessary site information to the Assigned Certifier and the Employer's Representative to supplement the collection of relevant information and evidence in relation to compliance with the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations.

Be required to carry out regular site inspections, provide detailed technical reports and assist in the oversight and construction of large housing schemes and apartment developments.

The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

  • Lead and manage the Building Control team, providing clear direction, support, and professional development to ensure high performance and a collaborative working environment
  • Allocate workloads and resources effectively, maintaining high levels of productivity while meeting project deadlines.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team, identifying training needs and supporting staff in achieving their career goals
  • Allocate resources and workloads effectively

  • Provide expert guidance to the team on building regulations and standards specific to residential housing and apartments, addressing complex technical or compliance issues
  • Carry out site inspections in accordance with the Preliminary Inspection Plan during on-site construction, photographic recordings, materials quality and standard, building materials testing and certificate verification.

  • Ensuring compliance with design drawings and specifications.

  • Ensuring Preliminary Inspections Plan (PIP) is maintained and up to date

  • Issuing weekly summary reports to Company Directors
  • Identifying, recording, and reporting construction defects to the Design Team, Construction Team & Assigned Certifier in a timely manner.

  • Compliance at all times with Health and Safety regulations and awareness of on- site safety.

  • Keeping accurate electronic and written records of inspections,

  • Undertake training as may be required / directed to ensure compliance with current Building Regulations.
  • Undertaking further duties which may be assigned from time to

Candidates

.hold a degree in Engineering, Architecture or Building Surveying;

or

.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

.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 as 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

  • have a detailed knowledge of the Building Regulations and of building construction;
  • Be capable of writing clear and concise reports, keeping work records, measuring and recording all variations from contract and reading drawings;

Each candidate must satisfy the Company that he/she has an adequate experience of a type which would render him/her suitable to perform satisfactorily the duties of the office for which he/she is a candidate.

It is desirable that candidates will demonstrate at the interview is:

  • Have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to engage effectively at all levels
  • Have an in depth knowledge and understanding of building construction generally
  • Have knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and regulations, their implications for the organisation and the employee, their application in the workplace and their application to construction sites in particular
  • Be highly organised, decisive and disciplined, driven to deliver the required results
  • Have an ability to:
    • prioritise tasks and work to demanding schedules
    • request and collect relevant information, identify potential exposures and gaps, evaluate results, summarise conclusions, and present recommendations
    • understand systems/procedures
    • work on his/her own initiative
    • Manage employees assigned to him/her
  • Be comfortable in a culture of continuous learning and improvement
  • On the date of any appointment, hold a full current Driving Licence in respect of Category "B" Vehicles or equivalent in the E.U. Model Driving Licence

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