The Assistant Engineer works as part of a multi-disciplinary team within one of the Council’s Directorates to deliver key local authority services which include housing; transportation infrastructure, environment including climate change, energy management and rural water. The Executive Engineer may also be assigned to a municipal district.

The role may include the management and successful delivery of a range of projects including the effective delivery of services. The person/s appointed will report to and work under the direction of the Executive Engineer or Senior Executive Engineer or other officer designated by the Director of Services or the Chief Executive.

Westmeath County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and fixed term contract posts for the position of Assistant Engineer will be drawn.
 

The duties to be assigned include the following, this list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed depending on organisational requirements:
 

• To carry out the engineering or ancillary duties assigned to him/her, including the management of engineering programmes through the relevant services within the Local Authority,
• To supervise staff as required, including assignment of duties and workloads and identification of training needs,
• To manage any budget allocated to him/her as effectively and efficiently as possible,
• To propose improvements in the effectiveness and efficiency of existing practices/systems,
• To work with senior management in devising and implementing strategies for the more efficient delivery of service by support staff,
• To manage the programme of works that may be assigned to them,
• To administer construction contracts as required,
• To implement safe systems of work in accordance with Westmeath County Council’s Health and Safety Procedures and ensuring works are implemented in compliance with all relevant legislation,
• The supervision and contract administration of construction/ operations / maintenance works,
• To deal efficiently, effectively, and professionally at all times with stakeholders including local authority staff, elected members, community groups, businesses, and residents,
• To liaise with and respond to other local authorities, government departments and statutory agencies where required,
• Compilation, preparation and presenting reports as necessary to a variety of stakeholders including organisation of public consultation meetings and processes,
• Deputising the for the Executive Engineer or any other senior grade when required,
• Undertaking of any other duties as may be required or assigned, from time to time.

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