Lead Civil Engineer - Project Delivery & Leadership

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 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