Professional and Technical
Senior Executive Engineer
€76,772 - €95,815

Annual Salary
Galway
Temporary

Job Summary

• The duties of the post shall include:
• The duties of the post are to give to the local authority, and

such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Acts 2001 and 2014, is Chief Executive, and to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority, or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in subparagraph (a) of this paragraph under the general direction and supervision of the Chief Executive or such other employee as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of an executive, administrative or management nature as may be required by any local authority or body herein before mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to him / her by the Chief Executive from time to time, including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The post holder will, if required, act for an employee of a higher level.

In general terms the duties may include the following;

• the proactive implementation of council policy and its Corporate Plan.
• Lead and manage engineering programmes in the areas of roads, traffic, housing, environment and other services;
• Lead and manage various projects in areas such as those detailed above
• Identify and agree work programmes, targets and deadlines and ensure their subsequent implementation and delivery;
• Manage staff and promote the training and development of such staff;
• Develop and manage Financial Resources including Budgets and Procurement.
• Build effective teams, develop motivation and commitment and maintain sound employee relations and morale as relevant, in accordance with good employment practice and relevant legislation;
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders including various government departments and external agencies to ensure co-operation and co-ordination in the implementation of work programmes;
• Assist and manage where required in change management.
• Preparation/presentation of plans/policies for consideration by Council.
• Preparation/implementation of reports as required.
• Maintain and proactively develop a culture of Health and Safety in the workplace;
• Carry out duties in an impartial manner that enhances public trust and confidence in the local authority decision making process; and
• Carry out duties in a politically neutral manner, with a clear understanding of the political reality and context of the local authority.
• Such other duties as may from time to time be reasonably assigned appropriate to the grade.
• Maintain and proactively develop a culture of Health & Safety in the workplace;
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and regulations, and the Council’s Corporate Health & Safety systems;
• Ensure works are implemented in compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations concerning procurement, planning, etc.;
• Ensure an efficient and effective response to all stakeholders;
• Carry out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time;

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

The ideal candidate for the position shall:

• have experience of managing and leading multi-disciplinary and cross functional teams and have the ability to motivate, empower, encourage and achieve maximum efficiency and value for money from the personnel and processes under his/ her control;

• have experience of maintaining sound employee relations and conflict resolution;

• have experience of managing and scheduling a multiannual portfolio of projects within budget and on time;

• have a track record of delivering results;

• have an understanding of Local Authority services and structures in Ireland or have the ability to quickly acquire same;

• be capable of working in close consultation with key stakeholders and in seeking co-operation and consensus with a whole range of bodies and representative groups;

• be experienced in meeting regularly with stakeholders, providing updates, presentations and reports, taking customer feedback and ensuring any learning from same is used to enhance the operations of the organisation;

• be experienced in contributing to the operational and strategic planning processes and in the implementation of the agreed aims of same;

• have excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills;

• have good knowledge and awareness of statutory obligations of Health and Safety Legislation the implications for the organization and the employee, and their application in the workplace;

• have experience of managing finance and budgets and ensuring value for money;

• experience of providing information on the pattern of demand and activity and the skills to schedule/programme the carrying out of work;

• have an understanding of the role and duties of managers in safety management in the workplace;

• have good general ICT skills;

• have a focus on the customer and on service improvement including taking ownership and resolving issues arising;

Candidates must also:

• have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned;
• be suitable on the grounds of character;
• be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned;
• Hold a full Category B unendorsed Driving Licence and access to own car.

Further Information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website.