Senior Executive Engineer (National Roads Project Office)

Information about the Organisation:

Galway County Council is responsible for the administrative area of County Galway, excluding Galway City. The Council is responsible for the planning, design and construction of roads, drainage facilities, housing, fire stations, libraries and burial grounds. Galway County Council is the custodian of the environment and through its planning and environment policies seeks to enhance the county while protecting its unique character and atmosphere.

It also plays an active role in the development of the county’s industrial, economic, business, social, arts, heritage and cultural affairs. In accordance with the Irish system of local government, which encompasses both democratic representation and public administration, Galway County Council as a local authority performs both a representational and operational role. The representational role of Galway County Council is performed directly by the elected members of the Council. In accordance with the Local Government Reform Act 2014, a new system of Municipal Districts came into effect from 1 June 2014, following the local elections on 23rd May 2014 which increased the number of Councillors from thirty to thirty-nine and these were elected for the five local Electoral Areas.

An opportunity now exists in Galway County Council for the position of Senior Executive Engineer (National Roads Project Office).

Job Summary/Description:

The Senior Executive Engineer (NRPO) is a specialist role at senior management level who will manage and lead the design team(s), oversee team resources, and advise on training needs. The Senior Executive Engineer shall ensure their team(s) operate in an efficient and effective manner. The Senior Executive Engineer shall ensure the delivery of an annual programme of works as determined. The Senior Executive Engineer will report to and be subject to the direction of the Senior Engineer on the day-to-day administration of National Road Projects assigned to the National Roads Project Office.

A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/NCE_Ad_SEENRPO

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Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 12th March 2026