Senior Executive Engineer

Title: Senior Executive Engineer - Wexford County Council

Information about the Organisation:

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.

Job Summary/Description:

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 list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.

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

To apply, please visit our website via the button below.

Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 30th April 2026.