Senior Engineer -

Monaghan is a relatively small county, strategically located on the Donegal/Derry – Dublin corridor, adjacent to the M1 corridor.

As a border county, it has strong links to Northern Ireland, sharing county borders with Armagh, Fermanagh, and Tyrone along with neighbours Cavan, Louth, and Meath in Ireland. County Monaghan has a population of 65,288. Monaghan has a long and proud tradition in the development of unique indigenous industry and as a hub for innovation in business and agriculture nationally. Alongside this, it boasts an impressive architectural heritage, unique biodiversity environments, and angling destinations.

Monaghan County Council comprises 18 Elected Members who are elected every five years across the three Municipal Districts of Ballybay–Clones, Monaghan, and Carrickmacross–Castleblayney. The Council is assisted by five Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs), established to advise and assist the Council in its work in the formulation, development, and review of policy in relation to functions of a strategic nature reserved to the elected members of the County Council. These SPCs draw membership from the Council and relevant sectoral representatives.

An opportunity now exists in Monaghan County Council for the position of Senior Engineer.

Job Summary/Description:

Reporting to a Director of Service, the Senior Engineer is responsible for the efficient management, direction and development of the directorates/departments and function to which they are assigned. This is a senior management role and managers at this level work

within defined parameters relevant to the position, in accordance with Fingal County Councils vision and objectives as set out in its Corporate Plan. Delivery of efficient services and value for money is crucial.

The Senior Engineer will be required to work closely with the Senior Management Team, the Cathaoirleach 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.

A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet. For more information and to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/NCE_Ad_SEMCC

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Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 19th February 2026