Executive Engineer

Local-Government-Jobs-Ireland; Ennis Municipal District; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Government Jobs Ireland is seeking an Executive Engineer to provide technical and managerial support across Planning, Housing, Roads & Transportation, Environment, Water Services and other municipal services. The role requires liaising with external agencies and supporting the democratic process.

Applicants must have at least five years of satisfactory engineering experience after an honours degree (NFQ level 7).

Qualifications

• Hold at least an ordinary bachelor's degree (NFQ level 7+) in Engineering and 5+ years engineering experience.
• A current full Class B driving licence is required.
• High standard of technical training and administrative experience.
• Satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or ability to acquire it.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and managerial support across all local authority service areas.
• Liaise with external agencies and support the democratic process.
• Manage prescribed work area and deliver services within defined parameters.
• Drive service delivery and change management with prudent use of resources.

Skills

Engineering experience

Administrative experience

Driving licence

Public service knowledge

Education

Bachelors in Engineering (NFQ level7+)

Bachelors + Masters in Engineering

Masters in Engineering (CEng accredited)

Job description

The Executive Engineer provides technical and managerial support across all local authority service areas (Planning, Housing, Roads & Transportation, Environment, Water Services, Municipal District Offices, Capital Projects etc.) and is required to liaise with external agencies and support the democratic process. It is a requirement for this post that candidates have at least 5 years satisfactory relevant engineering experience after obtaining an honours degree (level 7) as recognised by the National Framework of Qualifications.

Reporting to the appropriate line manager, the Executive Engineer will be responsible for the efficient management of their prescribed work area. This is a management role. Managers at this level work within defined parameters relevant to the position, in accordance with the Local Authority’s vision and objectives. The Executive Engineer will be required to work closely with elected Councillors to deliver the full range of services and implement local policy decisions.

In the current economic climate, managers are charged with service delivery and change management in an environment of limited resource availability, both human and financial. Delivery of efficient services and value for money is crucial.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• 1. Character
  • (a) Each candidate must be of good character.
• 2. Health
  • (a) Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
• Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
  • (a) (i) hold at least an ordinary bachelors degree (level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering;
  • or
  • (ii) hold an ordinary bachelors degree (level 7 or higher on the NFQ) and a post graduate masters degree (level 9 on the NFQ) in Engineering;
  • or
  • (iii) hold a masters degree (level 9 on the NFQ) in Engineering attained after completing at least a 4-year integrated masters level programme accredited at CEng level by Engineers Ireland or an equivalent accreditation body internationally.
  • and
  • (b) have at least five years satisfactory relevant engineering experience;
  • and
  • (c) possess a high standard of technical training and experience;
  • and
  • (d) possess a high standard of administrative experience;
  • and
  • (e) have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge
  • and
  • (f) hold a current full Class B driving licence free from endorsements.
• A level 7 degree will be assessed on the basis that the period of study undertaken should be equivalent to at least 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer Accumulation System) credits.

Failure to input and upload proof of essential criteria in your application form will deem you ineligible for this competition.

*Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document.