County Galway is the second largest County in Ireland having an area of almost 6,149 square kilometres, with a coastline stretching to almost 2,000 kilometres. County Galway has the largest Gaeltacht population in Ireland. The population of the Gaeltacht area in Galway County has the largest proportion of daily Irish speakers at 29 per cent.
The county borders five other counties and has a rich and diverse built, natural and cultural heritage. It also has four main inhabited islands, Inis Móir, Inis Óirr, Inis Meáin and Inisbofin. Galway County Council is the local authority for the County of Galway serving a population of 192,995 (based on Census 2022). The population of the towns and villages within the county are diverse and varied. The geographical spread and extent of the county extends to Clifden on the west coast, acting as an important commercial, tourism, economic and retail centre for the County and Ballinasloe acts as an economic engine in the east of the county. Tuam is the largest town to the North of the county and Portumna and Gort are located to the south, all serve as catalyst for development within their areas.
The rural countryside from the West to the East provide residential accommodation, farming enterprises, tourism attractions and rural enterprises that are all catered for in a sustainable and co-ordinated manner.
An opportunity now exists in Galway County Council for the position of Senior Engineer.
Reporting to a Director of Service, the Senior Engineer is charged with the efficient management, direction and development of the directorates/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. Delivery of efficient services and value for money is crucial.
The Senior 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.
Recognising Local Government as the main vehicle of governance and public service, the role will involve leading economic, social and community development, delivering efficient and good value services, and representing citizens and local communities effectively and accountably.
A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.
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Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 12th June 2025
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on the www.publicjobs.ie website.
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