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Wexford County Council
https://www.wexfordcoco.ie/
Full-Time
10/04/2026
Wexford
30/04/2026, 15:00
Senior Executive Engineer
Permanent
Local Authority
Accessibility Information: We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. Please see our Statement on Accessibility
The successful candidates will be responsible for the efficient management of staff and the work programme 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 and the role is interchangeable across directorates. Delivery of efficient services and value for money is crucial.
The Senior Executive Engineer will be required to lead a team or teams and to provide technical and managerial support across all local authority service areas and to liaise with external agencies and support the democratic process.
The Senior Executive 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. They may also be required to deputise for the Senior Engineer.
A full Job Description/Summary is available in the Information Booklet.
Leading and managing the implementation of programmes and projects across all service areas. Working effectively with colleagues to deliver services, often as part of a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating and engaging with other teams within the organisation to deliver on the corporate objectives.
Overseeing the supervision and contract administration of construction, operations, and maintenance works.
Collaborating and engaging through cross-disciplinary working to deliver for our public, innovate for the future of local government and develop the people within the organisation.
Working to targets, objectives, reporting and key performance indicators and to assist with the development of corporate plans, strategies and annual service plans.
A full list of main duties is available in the Information Booklet.
County Wexford is in the province of Leinster and has a population of 163,527 persons (2022 Census). This represents an increase of 13,805 or 9.2% since the previous 2016 census.
Wexford is situated in the South East of Ireland and shares its border with four other counties and has a total land area of 2,367 km2, Wexford is the 13th largest county of Ireland, and the 9th largest in terms of population. Wexford has a long coastline and with the recent investment in the two motorways is closely located to the urban centres of Dublin and Waterford which are within 90 minutes and 45 Minutes commute distance respectively.
Wexford County Council’s estimated Revenue Budget for 2026 is €175m and the planned Capital Investment programme for 2026 is €150m.
Wexford County Council is one of the county’s major employers, currently employing approximately 900 staff with 450 retired personnel.
Wexford County Council provides a diverse, comprehensive and evolving range of services to citizens, businesses and visitors to the county.
An opportunity now exists in Wexford County Council for the position of Senior Executive Engineer.
Salary Scale effective from 1st February 2026:
€79,881 – €82,330 – €83,503 – €85,968 – €88,454 – €90,933 – €93,430 – €96,567LSI1 – €99,695LSI2
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 Engineer 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.
