Technical Advisor

About the Role

As one of Ireland’s most progressive and people-focused building consultancies, we are strengthening our project delivery team with an experienced Technical Advisor, Quality Assurance and Quality Control Contracts Manager/Project Manager or Independent Tester, to support the successful delivery of high-quality construction and engineering projects across multiple sectors. ORS delivers professional services across commercial, residential, healthcare, industrial, and mixed-use developments nationwide.

This role will focus on project co-ordination, quality assurance, quality control, technical advisory, contract administration, and compliance management throughout all stages of project delivery, co-ordinating ORS internal multi-disciplinary teams in the provision of quality assurance, quality control and technical advisory services across a range of Projects.

The successful candidate will work closely with clients, contractors, consultants, and site teams to ensure works are delivered in accordance with specifications, contractual obligations, regulatory standards, and project quality expectations.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in driving construction quality, improving project delivery standards, and contributing to technically challenging and high-profile developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) processes across multiple construction and engineering projects
• Carry out/Co-ordinate technical due diligence design reviews, report design non-compliances and risks, workshop with design team to develop most suitable design solution for client requirements
• Monitor project compliance with specifications, contractual requirements, and quality standards
• Carry out site inspections, benchmark reviews, technical submittal reviews, audits, and quality reviews throughout project delivery
• Review and collate quality documentation, and handover records
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and project teams to resolve quality and compliance issues
• Support contract administration activities including documentation review, change management, and reporting
• Chair meetings and record minutes, for both internal and external stakeholder meetings
• Issue monthly progress reports
• Ensure works are delivered in line with relevant regulations, standards, and client requirements
• Monitor construction progress and identify risks relating to quality, programme, and contractual performance
• Maintain accurate project records, reports, and quality tracking systems
• Provide leadership, guidance, and continuous improvement support across project teams

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Surveying, or a related discipline
• The ideal candidate has assigned certifier status with technical advisor experience within their remit
• Strong experience in Design Management, Project Management, Contract Management, or construction project delivery
• Strong experience in a quality assurance, quality control and technical advisory role would be advantageous
• Excellent understanding of construction quality standards, specifications, and compliance processes
• Significant on-site experience with strong knowledge of construction methodologies and sequencing
• Experience managing project documentation, inspections, and contractor coordination
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and contract administration procedures
• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail
• Proactive and collaborative approach to project delivery

Desirable Requirements

• Chartered status or progression toward professional accreditation
• Experience working on commercial, residential, healthcare, or industrial developments
• Familiarity with BCAR processes and construction compliance requirements
• Knowledge of commissioning, testing, and handover procedures
• Experience using digital QA/QC or project management platforms
• Leadership or team management experience
• Experience working as an Independent Tester on Residential Projects.

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 coach

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.

• Ranked 27th Best Small & Medium Workplace in Europe, Great Place to Work 2026
• Winner of Best Workplace for Remote & Distributed Teams, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026
• Winner of HR Team of the Year, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026
• Winner of Best Workplace for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026
• Winner of Consultancy Firm of the Year, Irish Design & Build Awards 2026
• Winner of Engineering Consultancy of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2025
• Winner of Graduate Programme of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2025
• Winner of Best Company to Work For, Irish Design & Build Awards 2024 & 2025
• Top 3 Medium-Sized Company, Great Place to Work Awards 2025
• Best Workplace for Health & Wellbeing, Great Place to Work 2025
• Silver Accreditation, Investors in Diversity 2025
• Winner of Best People Development of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2024
• Winner of Recruitment & Retention Strategy, Workplace Excellence Awards 2024
• Great Place to Work Certified consecutively since 2017
• Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited since 2017

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.