Carlow County Council invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of permanent/temporary Executive Engineer.

DUTIES
The duties of the office are to give to the local authority and
 

1. to such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the City and County Management Acts, 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 mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph

• Supervise, control and carry out engineering/ancillary services to include the preparation and management of work programmes
• The planning, design, procurement and construction of new infrastructure and the maintenance of existing infrastructure such as roads, housing, water and drainage networks and environmental infrastructure by direct labour and by contract
• Managing an engineering/administrative workforce and associated industrial relations issues
• Contributing to monthly expenditure reports to ensure accurate and timely draw-down of scheme funds from Central Government and other Agencies and to assist with the control of project budgets
• Maintaining and proactively developing a culture of Health and Safety in the workplace
• Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation and regulations, and Carlow County Council’s Safety Management Systems

• Ensuring works are implemented in compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations including planning and procurement requirements
• Deal with representations from elected members and community organisations
• Engaging in public consultation process including liaison with key stakeholders; this will involve meeting with multiple stakeholders, including the public, and may occur outside normal working hours
• Represent the County Council at meetings with elected members, community/ general interest groups, businesses and residents
• Prepare reports for meetings, as required
• Liaise with other local authorities, Government Departments and statutory agencies
• Work with senior management in devising and implementing strategies leading to improved efficiencies in delivery of services.

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 five years satisfactory relevant engineering experience.

3. possess a high standard of technical training and experience; and

4. possess a high standard of administrative experience.