About us
ORS is a prominent Irish multidisciplinary building consultancy firm with 30 years' industry experience. Our mission is to design and build a better world by delivering sustainable solutions for our clients and creating a supportive workplace for our people.
ORS has been a certified Best Place to Work by Great Place to Work since 2018. We placed in the top 3 companies in our category at the 2025 Great Place to Work Awards. This acknowledgment reflects our unwavering commitment to cultivating a supportive work environment that nurtures and empowers our employees. In addition to this, we were also honoured to receive the "Best Hybrid Way of Working" award in 2022.
This recognition reflects our dedication to creating a flexible work culture that accommodates remote and in-person work arrangements while maintaining high productivity and engagement.
When it comes to attracting and retaining talent, we understand that a continued commitment to employee development and happiness is paramount. We provide our people with the necessary tools and experience they need to be successful. Our team is growing, and we are looking for talented and passionate people who are committed to client success and have a never-ending desire to deliver results.
About the role
ORS has a robust building surveying team with a proven track in delivering with speed and dependability on complex projects. We survey the built environment, advising clients on a wide range of issues from property registration to building compliance. We are seeking a building surveyor to join our expanding team. The successful candidate will be mentored by a team of chartered surveyors and engineers in various fields of engineering.
About you
The successful candidate should have appropriate surveying experience and be willing to work as part of a successful team in a well-established building consultancy. The role will suit an ambitious and enthusiastic individual wishing to advance their career. As a building surveyor, you will be responsible for working on your own initiative under directors, and perform professional building surveying and other ancillary tasks as necessary to include but not limited to:
* Carrying out Stock Condition Surveys (Capex Budgeting/Condition Surveys).
* Conducting thorough inspections, providing detailed technical reports on property conditions, and advising on necessary repairs and maintenance.
* Preparation of Opinion of Compliance with respect to Planning Permission and Building Regulations.
* Undertaking Schedule of Conditions on commercial properties.
* Undertaking Technical Due Diligence Surveys or Technical Advisory Services
* General surveying and preparing property reports.
* Compiling, checking and approving reports and drawings ensuring that projects run smoothly.
* Assisting with management and coordination of projects works.
* Preparation of client progress reports for large scale projects.
* Inputting your expertise in general where you have specific expertise not available elsewhere in company.
* Communicating and liaising with colleagues, architects, consultants and clients.
* Business development work as necessary to support the above
Skills and experience
* BSc, (Hons) Degree in Building Surveying, or equivalent.
* Registered Building Surveyor status
* 4+ years’ experience, preferably within a consultancy.
* Have strong onsite surveying skills with previous relevant commercial / residential building surveying experience.
* Working with Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) is desirable.
* Experience in negotiation of settlement with tenants/landlord’s surveyor on terminal Schedule of Dilapidations desirable.
* Experience in business development, client facing and presentation skills desirable.
* Be able to develop and foster long term client relationships.
* Proficient IT skills, including AutoCAD, Word and Excel, GoReport / ArchTechPro or similar.
* Have a full clean driving licence and access to vehicle for work travel purposes.
* Excellent technical knowledge and competence.
* Have strong report writing skills and excellent attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Possess superior organizational and time management skills.
* A team player who is motivated to mentor, share knowledge with and guide graduate level building surveyors.
* A positive work ethic and eagerness to progress within the company.
* Willingness to travel to provide nationwide coverage.
What's in it for you?
Aside from our people, culture and mission, there are a variety of additional benefits that help make ORS a great place to work:
* Remote working model
* Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited employer
* Certified Best Place to Work Ireland (2019-2025)
* Attractive rewards framework including a bi-annual bonus, pension contribution, and additional annual leave
* Competitive market salary
* Winner of "best hybrid way of working" and Great Places to Work Ireland Award 2024
* Flexible working
* Professional memberships
* Weekly events (CPD's, virtual events, social events, workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities)
* High-impact working environment with a flat ORG structure
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, views and experiences.
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