Senior Engineer

Job Title:

Senior Engineer

Employer:

Galway City Council

County:

Galway

Closing Date:

3pm, Thursday, 16th April 2026

Starting Salary:

€92,772

About the Employer:

Galway is a city in the West of Ireland in the province of Connacht. Galway lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay and is surrounded by the administrative area of Galway County Council. Galway City Council is the local authority for the city. It is the fourth most populous urban area in the Republic of Ireland and the sixth most populous city in the island of Ireland.

Galway is a vibrant, diverse city. It is a city of learning, a city of youth, and a city of rich cultural heritage and of stunning natural environment.

Galway, as the largest urban centre in the West, is also a key driver of economic development and competitiveness in the region and the city has the potential to drive growth at a national level. Galway has a strong local economy with complementary business sectors, including manufacturing industry, tourism, retail and distribution, education, healthcare, and services that include financial, cultural, construction and professional.

Galway City has a population of approximately 85,000, currently and this is expected to double by 2040 (National planning framework). It is also holds regional city status for the west coast and is recognised as one of a number of rapid growth cities within Europe. Galway City has one of the largest multi-cultural populations in the country.

About the Role:

Reporting to a Director of Service, the Senior Engineer is charged with the efficient management, direction and development of the directorates/departments and functions to which they are assigned. Managers at this level work within defined parameters relevant to the position, in accordance with Galway City Council’s 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 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. Recognising Local Government as the main vehicle of governance and public service, the role will involve leading economic, social and community development, delivering efficient and good value services, and representing citizens and local communities effectively and accountably.

The Senior Engineer is an experienced managerial position responsible for leading on policy implementation, service delivery and change management in a dynamic and goal driven environment. The role offers the opportunity to demonstrate leadership, innovation, agility, and a commitment to customer service. The role of Senior Engineer in Galway City Council is an excellent opportunity to engage with the active delivery of strategic policy including contributing to a multi-disciplinary approach to Climate Action.

About You:

The ideal candidate shall have the following Skills and Experience:

• Have experience of managing and leading multi-disciplinary and cross functional teams.

• Have the ability to motivate, empower, encourage and achieve maximum efficiency and value for money from the personnel and processes under their control.

• Have experience of managing and scheduling a multiannual portfolio of projects within budget and on time.

• Have experience of maintaining sound employee relations and conflict resolution.

• Have a track record of delivering results.

• Have an understanding of local authority services and structures in Ireland or have the ability to quickly acquire same.

• Be capable of working in close consultation with key stakeholders and in seeking co operation and consensus with a whole range of bodies and representative groups.

• Be experienced in meeting regularly with stakeholders, providing updates, presentations and reports, taking customer feedback and ensuring any learning from same is used to enhance the operations of the organisation.

• Be experienced in contributing to the operational and strategic planning processes and in the implementation of the agreed aims of same.

• Have excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.

• Have experience of managing finance and budgets and ensuring value for money.

• Have strong planning, operational and project management skills.

• Have an ability to achieve delivery of competing demands within prescribed timelines and deadlines.

• Have experience of providing information on the pattern of demand and activity and the skills to schedule / programme the carrying out of work.

• Have excellent report writing and strong ICT skills.

• Have a focus on the customer and on service improvement including taking ownership and resolving issues as they may arise.

• Have good knowledge and awareness of statutory obligations of health and safety legislation the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace

The Closing Date for this competition is Thursday, 16th of April at 3pm.

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.