Galway is a city in the West of Ireland in the province of Connacht. Galway lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay and is surrounded by County Galway. Galway City Council is the local authority for the city. It is the fourth most populous urban area in the Republic of Ireland and the sixth most populous city in the island of Ireland.
Galway is a vibrant, diverse city. It is a city of learning, a city of youth, and a city of rich cultural heritage and of stunning natural environment.
Galway, as the largest urban centre in West, is also a key driver of economic development and competitiveness in the region and the city has the potential to drive growth at a national level.
Galway has a strong local economy with complementary business sectors, including manufacturing industry, tourism, retail and distribution, education, healthcare, and services that include financial, cultural, construction and professional.
An opportunity now exists in Galway City Council for the position of Senior Executive Architect.
The Senior Executive Architect works as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering architectural services to the Local Authority and provides advice and leadership to the team. Reporting to a Director of Services, or Senior Architect, or such other designated person(s) as may be assigned from time to time, the post holder will deliver a programme of architectural work and provide advice on all architectural matters. The programme of work may include responsibility for the construction/refurbishment of housing accommodation, management and maintenance of Council property, public realm work and architectural advice as well as leadership and input to the positive development of the relevant region.
A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.
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Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 19th June 2025
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on the www.publicjobs.ie website.
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