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 to join a panel for Executive Engineer roles, overseeing diverse engineering projects, staff supervision, and budget oversight. The role involves extensive collaboration with elected officials, communities, and contractors to deliver high-quality outcomes for Cork City.

The Executive Engineer position requires strong technical and administrative expertise, with risk and safety management at the core, reporting to Senior Engineers or the Director of Services

Qualifications

• Five years of satisfactory relevant engineering experience.
• Engineering degree or higher with NFQ levels as specified.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and standards.
• Administrative experience at a high level.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering/ancillary services and manage work programmes.
• Deliver projects from brief to completion including design, planning and procurement.
• Manage consultants and contractors including procurement.
• Prepare budgets and ensure funds are drawn down from funding agencies.
• Maintain rigorous health and safety compliance across projects.

Skills

Staff supervision

Project management

Public engagement

Budget management

Education

Engineering degree NFQ Level 7+

Master's degree in Engineering

CEng accreditation

Tools

BIM software

GIS

Job description

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

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.

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.

• 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