Senior Executive Fire Prevention Officer

Cork County Council Fire & Building Control Department performs the Council's functions as Fire Authority and Building Control Authority. These functions are managed and delivered through four divisional offices which are located in Bantry, Mallow, Midleton and a headquarters office, which is located at the County Hall Campus, Cork.

As a key part of the technical Fire Prevention team, you will use your fire safety engineering knowledge to help safeguard the lives of Cork County's residents by ensuring buildings meet essential fire safety standards. Your work will have a direct impact on public safety across a range of settings, from newly constructed developments to large-scale public events.

An opportunity now exists in Cork County Council for the position of Senior Executive Fire Prevention Officer.

Job Summary/Description:

The Senior Executive Fire Prevention Officer will be required to lead the team of fire officers assigned to the newly established work stream dealing the Remediation of Defects in Apartments and Duplexes scheme. This team will assess all applications included in this scheme which are located within Co Cork.

The successful candidate will have an important role in the management of staff and will form part of the management team at Cork County Fire & Building Control Department.

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

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Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 29th January 2026.