Senior Engineer - Fingal County Council
- Salary (indicative scale)
- €83,496–€100,706 / year
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 5 Nov 2026
About the Role
Reporting to a Director of Service, the Senior Engineer is responsible for the efficient management, direction and development of the directorates/departments and function to which they are assigned. This is a senior management role and managers at this level work within defined parameters relevant to the position, in accordance with Fingal County Councils vision and objectives as set out in its Corporate Plan. Delivery of efficient services and value for money is crucial.
The Senior Engineer will be required to work closely with the Senior Management Team, the Cathaoirleach and Elected Members to deliver the full range of services, implement local policy decisions and deliver on strategic corporate objectives and in accordance with the general policy direction of the elected council.
A full Job Summary/Description is available in the Information Booklet.
Main Duties of the Job
- Possess a current unendorsed full driving licence (Category B) and/or have access to a vehicle as they may be required to travel in the course of their duties.
- An ability to successfully work through the challenges of delivering a significant programme of capital investment in a designated Service area.
- An ability to engage successfully with a wide range of stakeholders from different backgrounds and perspectives to deliver on the goal of significant capital investment in a designated Service area.
- The management and supervision of staff, ensuring the development of such staff.
A full list of main duties is available in the Information Booklet.
Details
Location: Fingal, Dublin
Sector: public sector
Closing date: 5 Nov 2026
Indicative salary: €83,496–€100,706 per year (indicative HSE pay scale for this grade).
Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 35 hours gross per week.
The annual leave allowance for the position of Senior Engineer is 30 days.
Recruitment for this role is managed by publicjobs.
How to Apply
Apply through publicjobs.
Frequently asked
- What are the main duties of the Senior Engineer role?
- The main duties include managing and supervising staff, delivering capital investment programs, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring the development of staff. A full list of main duties is available in the Information Booklet.
- What is the indicative salary for this role?
- €83,496–€100,706 per year (indicative HSE pay scale for this grade).
- What are the working hours for this role?
- Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 35 hours gross per week.
- How do I apply for this role?
- Apply through publicjobs.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- 5 Nov 2026