The Role of the Executive Engineer
Louth County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which vacancies for Executive Engineers may be filled. Positions may arise in any area of the Council’s functions which include Roads, Environment, Water Services, and Housing.

Executive Engineers are appointed to a wide variety of roles across the Council. The role can include responsibility for the management and successful delivery of a range of major and minor capital projects; responsibility for the management and effective delivery of a range of services and responsibility for the management and supervision of assigned staff.

The person/s appointed will work under the direction and control of the Senior Engineer or Senior Executive Engineer or other officer designated by the Director of Services or the Chief Executive.

Duties

The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
 

• 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 Louth 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.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS is 4.30pm on Monday 19^th May 2025.  Late applications will not be accepted.

Have you:

• Completed your application form in full?
• Supplied correct and factual information? 

• Forward any certificates, references or CVs with the application form. 
• Post hard copies of your application.
• Canvass any persons connected with Louth County Council or the Interview Board in relation to this post.
• Submit False or misleading information.  This may lead to later termination of employment.

• Ensure you apply before the deadline of 4.30pm on Monday 19^th May 2025.
• Check for automated response to emailed application and keep as proof of date and time of application.
• In the event of no response to your email application please contact the HR Section the next day.

Louth County Council