Senior Executive Engineer - Dublin City Council

About the Role

This is a great opportunity to join Dublin City Council at a time of transformation and innovation. The Senior Executive Engineer will be responsible for the efficient management of staff and the work programme of the directorates/department and function to which they are assigned. Managers at this level work within defined parameters relevant to the position, in accordance with Dublin City Council’s vision and objectives as set out in its Corporate Plan and the role is interchangeable across directorates. Delivery of efficient services and value for money is crucial.

The Senior Executive Engineer, typically reporting to a Senior Engineer, will be required to lead a team or teams and to provide technical and managerial support across all service areas and to liaise with external agencies and support the democratic process.

A full Job Summary/Description is available in the Information Booklet.

Main Duties of the Job

• Managing and supervising employees up to the position/grade of Executive Engineer or analogous grades and to ensure the training and development of such employees.
• Providing leadership and building effective teams, developing motivation and commitment, and maintaining sound employee relations and morale in accordance with good employment practice and relevant legislation.
• The implementation of programmes and projects across all service areas.
• The supervision and contract administration of construction / operations / maintenance works.

A full list of main duties is available in the Information Booklet.

Details

Location: Dublin

Closing date: 5 Nov 2026

Indicative salary: €83,496–€100,706 per year. Describe it as the indicative HSE pay scale for this grade, not as an employer-quoted figure.

How to Apply

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