Kerry County Council is the Authority responsible for Local Government in County Kerry. The Council headquarters are located at Áras an Chontae, Rathass, Tralee County Kerry and there are five Municipal Districts [Municipal District of Tralee, Municipal District of Killarney, Municipal District of Listowel, Municipal District of Kenmare and Municipal District of Castleisland-Corca Dhuibhne]. Kerry County Council has 33 elected members and approximately 1400 staff.
Kerry boasts both vibrant urban centres and active rural based communities, a highly skilled workforce and is home to global companies across the technology, pharmaceutical, food, financial services and other sectors. Its two largest urban centres of Tralee & Killarney are of significant importance to the county. County Kerry also retains its vital role as a premier international sustainable tourism destination and its high number of tourists and visitors to the county is hugely significant to the local economy.
An opportunity now exists in Kerry County Council for the position of Senior Engineer.
Reporting to a Director of Service, the Senior Engineer is responsible for the efficient management, direction and development of the directorates/departments and function to which they are assigned. This is a senior management role and managers at this level work within defined parameters relevant to the position, in accordance with Kerry County Councils 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, the Cathaoirleach 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. 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.
The Senior Engineer is an experienced managerial position responsible for leading and managing a multi-disciplined team. The role includes responsibility for leading on policy implementation, service delivery and change management in a dynamic and goal driven environment. This role offers the opportunity to demonstrate leadership, innovation, agility, and a commitment to customer service.
The role of Senior Engineer is an excellent opportunity to engage with the active delivery of strategic policy through a multi-disciplinary approach.
A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.
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Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 5th June 2025
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on the www.publicjobs.ie website.
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