On July 18 Ladbrokes advertised for a full-time paid position as  Graduate Building Surveyor on Irishjobs.ie.   The advert has been taken down but is cached here.

We are currently recruiting for a full time Graduate Building Surveyor to be based in our Dublin Head Office for a one year fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities:
To assist the Property and Maintenance Department in the achievement of Business and Departmental goals
Assist in the construction and shop fitting projects and programmes of work from initial site survey to occupancy, to meet all targets, deadlines and budgets.
Co-ordinate external and internal resources through design approval, shell and fitting out stages, and ensure regular liaison with other members of the project team.
Ensure the necessary consents from Board, Licensing, Planning and other Statutory Authorities, landlords etc. are obtained, and liaise with bodies as required to maintain programme.
Administration in production of tender and contract documentation and recommendations for appointment and documents for signature.
Develop structures and improve systems within the Department.

Candidate Requirements:

Strong working knowledge of current Planning, Building Regulations and Health Safety Legislation.
Building surveying or related qualification an advantage.
Relevant construction, shop fitting, services project management experience within multi-site retail business an advantage.
Proven competence in AutoCAD essential.
Ability to communicate clearly and interact with people from different levels within the organisation.
Proven ability to work on own initiative.
Personable and enthusiastic with a positive outlook and solutions focused.
Excellent written and oral skills, presentation skills and listening skills.

We do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies at this time

 

Last week Ladbrokes advertised for an internship on JobBridge.  The post is unpaid by them, and look at the description on jobs.ie

We are currently recruiting for a full time Graduate Building Surveyor on a 9 month Internship under the FAS Jobbridge Programme. This job will be based in our Dublin Head Office on the Naas Road. During the period you will be entitled to work full time (37.5 hours) while retaining your social welfare benefits and payments. There is no payment made by the employer or FAS during the internship placement period, but you will receive an extra €50 on top of your current social welfare benefits.

To comply with the National Internship Scheme regulations, in order to apply for this position applicants must be in receipt of any of the following for a minimum of three months: Jobseekers Allowance, Jobseekers Benefit, signing for social insurance contribution credits.

This internship would suit an ambitious and motivated individual keen to pursue a career in the area of Building Surveying. It will provide the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals to gain valuable experience which will assist with career development.

Key Responsibilities:
To assist the Property and Maintenance Department in the achievement of Business and Departmental goals
Assist in the construction and shop fitting projects and programmes of work from initial site survey to occupancy, to meet all targets, deadlines and budgets.
Co-ordinate external and internal resources through design approval, shell and fitting out stages, and ensure regular liaison with other members of the project team.
Ensure the necessary consents from Board, Licensing, Planning and other Statutory Authorities, landlords etc. are obtained, and liaise with bodies as required to maintain programme.
Administration in production of tender and contract documentation and recommendations for appointment and documents for signature.
Develop structures and improve systems within the Department.

Candidate Requirements:
Strong working knowledge of current Planning, Building Regulations and Health & Safety Legislation.
Building surveying or related qualification an advantage. .
Proven competence in AutoCAD essential.
Ability to communicate clearly and interact with people from different levels within the organisation.
Proven ability to work on own initiative.
Personable and enthusiastic with a positive outlook and solutions focused.
Excellent written and oral skills, presentation skills and listening skills.

The people at JobBridge have written their own description to make it sound more internlike (I had it confirmed by an employer that descriptions are being rewritten).  However if it walks like a duck, it’s quacking mad.   Many thanks to TB for the tip off.