Office of Public Works (OPW) – Civil Engineering Technician Grade I (Flood Risk Management)
Locations: Cork, Meath, Westmeath (plus future panel deployments in Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick, Mayo, Sligo)
Closing Date: 12 June 2025
Join Ireland’s leading authority on flood risk policy and flood relief projects – the Office of Public Works (OPW). As a Civil Engineering Technician Grade I, you’ll play a vital role in delivering hands‑on technical support for flood risk management programmes across the country.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning, design and delivery of flood risk mitigation works
- Conduct site inspections, surveys, testing and technical recording
- Prepare engineering drawings, specifications and reports
- Liaise effectively with colleagues, stakeholders and contractors
Who We’re Looking For:
We welcome candidates who meet the essential qualifications outlined in the information booklet. Ideal applicants will be organised, detail‑focused, safety‑minded and committed to excellence in flood risk management.
What’s Offered:
- Stable role within a national flood risk infrastructure portfolio
- Opportunities to work in diverse locations and environments
- A supportive, equal‑opportunity workplace under the nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act
- Panel formation enabling consideration for future vacancies
Essential Info:
- Web‑based application may time out after 30 minutes – plan accordingly
- Late applications will NOT be accepted
- Accessibility Statement & full eligibility details available in the Candidate Information Booklet
Apply Now to make a meaningful impact in flood risk reduction:
🔗 Information Booklet (PDF)
🔗 Online Application
