Executive Engineer

THE ROLE

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 projects, staff supervision, budget oversight, and public engagement. You will be involved in all stages of project planning and execution, from design to completion, while ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and delivering high-quality outcomes for the community.

In addition to technical expertise, the role demands strong communication and leadership skills, as you will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including elected officials, community groups, and contractors. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on Cork City's development while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The person(s) appointed will report to and work under the direction of the Senior Engineer or Senior Executive Engineer or other officer designated by the Director of Services or the Chief Executive.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supervising, managing and carrying out engineering/ancillary services, including the preparation and management of work programmes.
• Supporting all aspects of the delivery of projects including the development of the project brief, managing design/planning/procurement processes, construction supervision, programme management, quality management, dispute resolution and financial management, as required, in accordance with best practice project management, contract management and financial management procedures.
• Management of Consultants and Contractors, including procurement.
• Administering construction works contracts, including discharging the duties of Employer's Representative where required.
• Managing staff performance, conduct and development and associated industrial relations issues as required.
• Preparing budgets, ensuring that works are implemented within allocated budgets and ensuring accurate and timely draw-down of scheme funds from funding agencies.
• Maintaining and proactively developing a culture of Health and Safety in the workplace while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation and regulations.
• Ensuring that the responsibilities of the Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) and Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) are discharged across capital projects in line with the Council's Corporate Health & Safety systems.
• Dealing with representations from Elected Members and community organisations.
• Representing the City Council at meetings with elected members, community/general interest groups, businesses, and residents. Prepare reports for meetings, as required.
• Managing public consultation and engagement processes, including liaison with the public and other key stakeholders. Meetings may occur outside normal working hours.
• Keeping precise and detailed records in paper, electronic and map-based formats for all work, including updating GIS systems.
• Working effectively with the Elected Members and staff in all Council Directorates towards the successful delivery of services.
• Liaising with other local authorities, government departments and statutory agencies.
• Working with senior management in devising and implementing strategies leading to improved efficiencies in the delivery of services.

The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and, consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST1. Character

Each candidate must be of good character.

2. Health

Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

3. Education, Training, Experience, etc.

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

a)

(i) Hold at least an ordinary bachelor's degree (Level 7* or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering.

*Level 7 must be equivalent to at least 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer Accumulation System) credits.

OR

(ii) Hold an ordinary bachelor's degree (Level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) and a postgraduate master's degree (Level 9 on the NFQ) in Engineering.

OR

(iii) Hold a master's degree (Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering attained after completing an integrated master's level programme of at least a four-year duration and which is accredited at CEng level by Engineers Ireland or an equivalent accreditation body internationally.

b) Have at least five years' satisfactory relevant engineering experience.

c) Possess a high standard of technical training and experience.

d) Possess a high standard of administrative experience.

e) Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge.

4. Driving Licence

Holders of the office may be required to drive a car in the course of their duties and therefore are required to hold a full Class B driving licence free from disqualifications.

5. Desirable Skills

• Have knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safety regulations.
• Have experience in the management and supervision of staff.
• Knowledge and understanding of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its application within the design, construction, and asset management process.
• Have the ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks.
• Be experienced in all stages of the planning and delivery of civil engineering projects.
• Have good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including interest groups and public representatives.
• Have good experience providing updates, presentations, and reports, taking feedback, and ensuring any learning from same is used to enhance outcomes.
• Have experience managing finances and budgets and ensuring value for money.
• Have good general ICT skills.

Note: Meeting the eligibility requirements for the grades of Graduate, Assistant, and Executive Engineer does not guarantee that those same qualifications will satisfy the requirements for senior posts (Senior Executive Engineer and above), which carry different criteria.

Salary

The salary scale for the post is:

€60,858 - €63,071 - €65,286 - €67,505 - €69,722 - €71,938 - €74,157 - €76,362 - €78,591 - €80,801 - €83,348 (LSI 1) - €84,596 (LSI 2)

In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1 January 2011 will enter the scale at the minimum point.

Hours of Duty

The standard working week will be 35 hours per week. The role may, on occasion, include evening and weekend work.

Holders of the post may be called for duty at any time in accordance with arrangements made by local authorities.

The Council reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time.