Senior Executive Engineer - Monaghan County Council
- Salary (indicative scale)
- €83,496–€100,706 / year
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 5 Nov 2026
About the Role
The Senior Executive Engineer will be required to lead a team or teams and to provide technical and managerial support across all local authority service areas and to liaise with external agencies and support the democratic process. The post holder will be required to report to their appropriate line manager, assist the management team as may be required and deal with the elected members in respect of their role in the County and to attend the full Council and Municipal District meetings. The successful candidate may also be required to deputise for the Senior Engineer.
The successful candidate 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 the Local Authority’s vision and objectives and the role is interchangeable across directorates. The Senior Executive Engineer will be required to work closely with elected Councillors to deliver the full range of services and implement local policy decisions.
A full Job Summary/Description is available in the Information Booklet.
Main Duties of the Job
Supervise, control and carry out engineering and ancillary services to include the preparation and management of work programmes.
Oversee the design and delivery of infrastructural projects including the procurement and management of consultants and contractors using current best practice project management, contract management and financial management procedures.
Represent the County Council at meetings with elected members, community groups and at meetings with general interest groups, businesses and residents, preparing reports when required.
Liaise with other local authorities, government departments and statutory agencies, as required.
A full list of main duties is available in the Information Booklet.
Details
Location: Monaghan, Monaghan
Indicative salary (HSE Ambulance Service Tactical Manager, Senior national pay scale, effective Jun 2026): €83,496–€100,706 per year.
Closing date: 5 Nov 2026
Recruitment for this role is managed by publicjobs.
Frequently asked
- What are the main duties of the Senior Executive Engineer role?
- The main duties include supervising and managing engineering and ancillary services, overseeing infrastructural projects, representing the County Council at meetings, and liaising with external agencies.
- What is the indicative salary for this role?
- The indicative HSE pay scale for this grade is €83,496–€100,706 per year.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 5 Nov 2026.
- Who manages the recruitment for this role?
- Recruitment for this role is managed by publicjobs.