Graduate Program

Office of Public Works; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Public Works invites applications for the Flood and Coastal Risk Officer Graduate Development Programme 2027. This two‑year training scheme combines professional development with hands‑on project work in flood and coastal risk management across Ireland.

Participants gain exposure to government‑level initiatives, learn best practices in climate change adaptation and engineering delivery, and develop skills for a high‑impact civil service career.

Qualifications

• Eligibility criteria and application details are available on the OPW website.
• This is a two-year graduate development programme spanning training and practical projects.

Job description

Flood and Coastal Risk Officer Graduate Development Programme 2027

Are you interested in starting a career in Flood and Coastal Risk Management and being actively involved in exciting projects that will have a real impact and help improve the lives of others?

Why not consider joining our 2-year Flood and Coastal Risk Officer Graduate Development Programme with the Office of Public Works. This opportunity gives you the chance to get training and professional development alongside practical hands‑on experience, delivering a proactive and whole of Government approach in managing flood and coastal change risk and the associated impacts of climate change in Ireland. This could be your opportunity to begin a long and fulfilling career, delivering quality, world‑class engineering projects across the country. So, why not take the leap and join our team as part of our Graduate Development Programme!

Further details, eligibility criteria and application forms are available on our website www.gov.ie/opw

Closing Date: 5.30pm on Monday, 2 November 2026