Information about the Organisation:
Located on Ireland’s scenic south coast, Cork City is the country’s second-largest urban centre and home to over 224,000 people. Since the 2019 boundary extension, Cork has entered a new phase of ambitious growth and development, with its population projected to reach 335,000 by 2040. Backed by over €2.5 billion in investment, this expansion is focused on sustainable, infrastructure-led growth-enhancing housing, transport, public amenities and cultural services across the city.
Cork City Council is a large urban local authority with 1,675 employees operating across more than 40 locations. The Council is made up of 31 elected members who represent five wards across the city and play a vital role in shaping local policy, decision-making and strategic priorities. The Council has an annual revenue budget of approximately €362 million for 2026 and delivers a broad range of public services including housing, planning, transport, libraries, parks and recreation, community development, culture and placemaking. Internal services include Finance, ICT, Human Resources, Legal Affairs, and Corporate Affairs.
An opportunity now exists in Cork City Council for the position of Senior Executive Engineer (Infrastructure).
Job Summary/Description:
The Senior Executive Engineer (Infrastructure) will be responsible for the planning, organisation and management of the delivery of large-scale civil engineering capital projects and programmes in the areas of Roads and Transportation, Urban Regeneration and Renewal, and Flood Protection.
The successful candidate will support the Management Team as required and will work closely with Elected Members in relation to their reserved functions, including attending and presenting at Council and Committee meetings where necessary. The role may also require the successful candidate to deputise for the Senior Engineer, as appropriate.
A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.
Visit www.publicjobs.ie to apply.
Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 6th August 2026
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on the www.publicjobs.ie website
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