7640
Mayo County Council
https://www.mayo.ie/en-ie/home
Full-Time
11/09/2026
Mayo
01/10/2026, 15:00
Senior Executive Architect
Permanent
Local Authority
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Mayo County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent & fixed-term contract vacancies for the position of Senior Executive Architect shall be drawn.
The successful candidate will join the Architects Section within the Council with responsibility for designing and managing construction projects and other ancillary works required for the successful development of the County, in the areas of, but not limited to Housing, Regeneration, Public Realm, Urban Renewal, Planning projects.
A full Job Summary/Description is available in the Information Booklet.
The design management and the delivery of housing schemes, community facilities and other capital works, from procurement to Final Account.
Representing the County Council at a variety of meetings including public and community meetings and press & public relations engagements.
Working effectively with the Elected Members and Council staff towards the successful and speedy implementation of designated projects.
Preparing reports for the Council, committees of the Council, Central Government and other stakeholders.
A full list of main duties is available in the Information Booklet.
Mayo County Council is at the heart of the local community and is the key provider of economic and social development in Mayo.
As the democratic leader of the County, we represent the people while delivering vital public services to a population of 137,970 citizens in the areas of housing, roads transportation, planning, environment, economic and community development, tourism, libraries, fire and emergency response, parks, amenities, heritage, and the arts.
Mayo County Council comprises 30 Councillors across four Municipal Districts and has a revenue budget for 2026 of €219m. With over 1,200 employees, we offer a wide range of excellent career opportunities for candidates with an interest and passion for working in the public service, both from our headquarters in Castlebar and various district/area offices throughout the County.
Our mission is to promote the well-being and quality of life of our citizens and communities in Mayo and to enhance the attractiveness of the county as a place in which to live, work, visit, invest in and enjoy and our shared vision is of a county that is sustainable, inclusive, prosperous and proud.
An opportunity now exists in Mayo Council for the position of Senior Executive Architect.
Salary Scale effective from 1st June 2026:
€80,680 - €83,153 - €84,338 - €86,828 - €89,339 - €91,842 - €94,364 - €97,533 (LSI1) - €100,692 (LSI2)
Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 35 hours gross per week.
The annual leave allowance for the position of Senior Executive Architect is 30 days.
A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements.
Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process.
Local authorities are committed equal opportunities employers.
This vacancy is closed to applications.
