Advertised Date: 19 May 2026

Closing Date: 04 Jun 2026, 03:00 PM

Information about the Organisation:
Local authorities are the closest and most accessible level of government to citizens and are responsible for the delivery of a wide range of services in their functional area with a focus on making urban areas and the countryside attractive places to live, work and invest. Their services include housing, planning, infrastructure, environmental protection, commercial development and the provision of recreational amenities and community infrastructure. They play a key role in supporting economic development and enterprise. In addition, a fundamental role of the democratically elected Council is as a forum for the representation of local communities and to provide civic leadership.

Cork County Council has responsibility for the provision of a wide variety of services to the people living and working in the county. It is the largest local authority in the country in geographical area and the second largest in terms of population and operations. The Council’s administrative area is 7,460 square kilometres, consisting of rural areas, towns and villages and 1,200km of coastline, and is home to a population of over 360,000. It is served by 55 elected members, who represent 10 electoral areas.

An opportunity now exists in Cork County Council for the position of Senior Engineer.

Job Summary/Description:
The Senior Engineer will be charged with the efficient management, direction and development of the directorates/department and function to which they are assigned. The Senior Engineer at this level will work within defined parameters relevant to the position, in accordance with Cork County Council’s vision and objectives as set out in its Corporate Plan. Delivery of efficient services and value for money is crucial.

The Senior Engineer shall be responsible for leading on policy implementation, service delivery and change management in a dynamic and goal driven environment. The Senior Engineer role offers the opportunity to demonstrate leadership, innovation, agility, and a commitment to customer service.

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.

Visit www.publicjobs.ie to apply.

Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 4th June 2026

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