The successful candidates will be responsible for the efficient management of staff and the work programme of the directorate/department and function to which they are assigned. Managers at this level work within defined parameters relevant to the position, in accordance with the Local Authority’s vision and objectives as set out in its Corporate Plan and the role is interchangeable across directorates. Delivery of efficient services and value for money is crucial.
The Senior Executive Engineer will be required to lead a team or teams and to provide technical and managerial support across all local authority service areas and to liaise with external agencies and support the democratic process.
The Senior Executive Engineer will be required to work closely with the Senior Management Team and Elected Members to deliver the full range of services, implement local policy decisions and deliver on strategic corporate objectives and in accordance with the general policy direction of the elected council at both full Council and Municipal District level. They may also be required to deputise for the Senior Engineer.
This job specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. The duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated officer as may be assigned from time to time by Waterford City &  County Council.
 

• have experience in management and successful delivery of infrastructural projects
• have experience in project management.
• have experience in public sector procurement and in the capital works management framework.
• Have experience in the use of the ‘etenders’ portal.
• Have experience in preparation of Part 8 and Part 10 Developments as per the requirements of the Planning and Development Act.
• have experience of managing and leading multi-disciplinary and cross functional teams.
• 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 managing and scheduling a multiannual portfolio of projects within budget and on time
• have experience of maintaining sound employee relations and conflict resolution
• 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 experience of managing finance and budgets and ensuring value for money
• have strong planning, operational and project management skills
• have an ability to achieve delivery of competing demands within prescribed timelines and deadlines
• have experience of providing information on the pattern of demand and activity and the skills to schedule/programme the carrying out of work
• have excellent report writing and strong ICT skills
• have a focus on the customer and on service improvement including taking ownership and resolving issues they may arise
• have good knowledge and awareness of statutory obligations of Health and Safety Legislation the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace

• 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

• agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed
• are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position

1. Character

2. Health

3. Education, Experience, Etc.;

1. Hold an honours degree (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering;
2. have at least seven years satisfactory experience of engineering works including for a period of not less than four years satisfactory experience in civil engineering work,
3. Possess a high standard of technical training and experience;
4. Possess a high standard of administrative and management experience; and
5. Have satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation

• Be self motivated with ability to work on own initiative

• Have strong interpersonal and communications skills and be capable of representing the Council in a professional and credible manner with all stakeholders
• Have an awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace

1. 1. 1. The local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive is Chief Executive, and
      2. 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 referred to in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such officers as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate computing, technical, management, administrative, executive, supervisory, advisory and ancillary services as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties and to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to him or 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 holder of the post will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level.

Human Resources Department