Executive Engineer

Cork City Council - Comhairle Cathrach Chorcaí; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cork City Council invites applications on the official application form for inclusion on a panel to fill Executive Engineer vacancies. The role spans diverse engineering projects, staff supervision, budget oversight and public engagement, from design to completion, with emphasis on health and safety and delivering high-quality community outcomes.

The successful candidate will report to senior engineering staff and work with elected members, community groups, and contractors to ensure effective

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (NFQ level 7 or higher) in Engineering
• Five years of satisfactory relevant engineering experience
• High standard of technical training and administrative experience
• Driving licence for class B vehicles (where required)
• Desirable: BIM knowledge and its application in design, construction and asset management
• Experience in budgeting, procurement and value-for-money approaches
• Strong interpersonal and reporting skills

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage engineering/ancillary services and work programmes.
• Support delivery of projects through design, planning, procurement, construction supervision and financial management.
• Manage consultants and contractors including procurement.
• Administer construction works contracts and discharge Employer's Representative duties when required.
• Manage staff performance and industrial relations issues as needed.
• Prepare budgets and ensure works are within allocated funds; monitor draw-downs from funding agencies.
• Promote Health and Safety and compliance with PSCS/PSDP responsibilities across capital projects.
• Liaise with elected members, community groups, businesses and residents; prepare reports for meetings.
• Coordinate public consultation and engagement with key stakeholders; maintain accurate records and GIS updates.
• Collaborate with other directorates and external authorities to improve delivery efficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Health & safety

Communication

ICT skills

Education

Engineering degree (NFQ level 7+)

Postgraduate master’s degree in Engineering

CEng or equivalent accreditation

Job description

About the Company

Cork City Council invites applications, on the official application form, from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which temporary and permanent vacancies for the post of Executive Engineer may be filled.

About the Role

Executive Engineers are appointed to a wide variety of roles across the Council. The role can include responsibility for the management and successful delivery of a range of projects, staff supervision, budget oversight, and public engagement. You will be involved in all stages of project planning and execution, from design to completion, while ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and delivering high-quality outcomes for the community. In addition to technical expertise, the role demands strong communication and leadership skills, as you will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including elected officials, community groups, and contractors. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on Cork City’s development while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. The person/s appointed will report to and work under the direction of the Senior Engineer or Senior Executive Engineer or other officer designated by the Director of Services or the Chief Executive.

Responsibilities

• Supervising, managing and carrying out engineering/ancillary services to include the preparation and management of work programmes.
• Supporting all aspects of the delivery of projects including, the development of the project brief, managing design/planning/procurement processes, construction supervision, programme management, quality management, dispute resolution and financial management as required in accordance with best practice project management, contract management and financial management procedures.
• Management of Consultants and Contractors including procurement.
• Administering construction works contracts including discharging the duties of Employers Representative where required.
• Managing staff performance, conduct and development and associated industrial relations issues as required.
• Preparing budgets, ensuring that works are implemented within allocated budgets and ensuring accurate and timely draw-down of scheme funds from funding agencies.
• Maintaining and proactively developing a culture of Health and Safety in the workplace while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation and regulations.
• Ensuring that the responsibilities of the Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS), Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) are discharged across capital projects in line with the Council’s Corporate Health & Safety systems.
• Dealing with representations from Elected Members and community organisations.
• Representing the City Council at meetings with, elected members, community/general interest groups, businesses, and residents. Prepare reports for meetings, as required.
• Managing public consultation and engagement processes including liaison with the public and other key stakeholders.
• Keeping precise and detailed records in both paper, electronic and map-based formats for all work, including updating of GIS systems.
• Working effectively with the Elected Members and staff in all Council Directorates towards the successful delivery of Services.
• Liaising with other local authorities, government departments and statutory agencies.
• Working with senior management in devising and implementing strategies leading to improved efficiencies in delivery of services.

Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience, etc.

a) (i)Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: a) (i) hold at least at least an ordinary bachelor’s degree (level 7* or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering; * level 7 must be equivalent to at least 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer Accumulation System) credits.

OR

(ii) hold an ordinary bachelor’s degree (level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) and a post graduate master’s degree (level 9 on the NFQ) in Engineering;

OR

(iii) hold a master’s degree (level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering attained after completing an integrated masters level programme of at least a 4-year duration and which is accredited at CEng level by Engineers Ireland or an equivalent accreditation body internationally.

b) have at least five years satisfactory relevant engineering experience;

c) possess a high standard of technical training and experience;

d) possess a high standard of administrative experience.

e) Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge.

4. Driving Licence Holders

of the office may be required to drive a car in the course of their duties and therefore are required to hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles free from disqualifications.

5. Desirable Skills:

• Have knowledge of health & safety legislation and safety regulations.
• Have experience in management and supervision of staff.
• Knowledge and understanding of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its application within the design, construction, and asset management process.
• Have an ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks.
• Be experienced in all stages of the planning and delivery of civil engineering projects.
• Have good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including interest groups and public representatives.
• Have good experience of providing updates, presentations, and reports, taking feedback, and ensuring any learning from same is used to enhance outcomes.
• Have experience of managing finances and budgets and ensuring value for money.
• Have good general ICT skills.

Please see the Job Specification and Candidate Information Booklet for further information or please see full job posting on our website: Executive Engineer - Cork City Council