Senior Executive Architect

Local-Government-Jobs-Ireland; Connacht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent & fixed-term contract vacancies for the position of Senior Executive Architect shall be drawn.

The successful candidate will join the Architects Section within the Council with responsibility for designing and managing construction projects and other ancillary works required for the successful development of the County, in the areas of, but not limited

Qualifications

• Suitably qualified persons to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and fixed-term vacancies shall be drawn.
• Information Booklet contains the full essential requirements.

Responsibilities

• Designing and managing construction projects and ancillary works for the County.
• Work across Housing, Regeneration, Public Realm, Urban Renewal and Planning projects.

Job description

Professional and Technical, Senior Management

Information about the Organisation:

Mayo County Council is at the heart of the local community and is the key provider of economic and social development in Mayo.

As the democratic leader of the County, we represent the people while delivering vital public services to a population of 137,970 citizens in the areas of housing, roads transportation, planning, environment, economic and community development, tourism, libraries, fire and emergency response, parks, amenities, heritage, and the arts.

Mayo County Council comprises 30 Councillors across four Municipal Districts and has a revenue budget for 2026 of €219m. With over 1,200 employees, we offer a wide range of excellent career opportunities for candidates with an interest and passion for working in the public service, both from our headquarters in Castlebar and various district/area offices throughout the County.

Our mission is to promote the well-being and quality of life of our citizens and communities in Mayo and to enhance the attractiveness of the county as a place in which to live, work, visit, invest in and enjoy and our shared vision is of a county that is sustainable, inclusive, prosperous and proud.

An opportunity now exists in Mayo Council for the position of Senior Executive Architect.

Job Summary/Description:

Mayo County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent & fixed-term contract vacancies for the position of Senior Executive Architect shall be drawn.

The successful candidate will join the Architects Section within the Council with responsibility for designing and managing construction projects and other ancillary works required for the successful development of the County, in the areas of, but not limited to Housing, Regeneration, Public Realm, Urban Renewal, Planning projects.

A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.

Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 1st October 2026

Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on the www.publicjobs.ie website.