Job title:
Architectural Assistant Grade I
Employer:
Office of Public Works
Location:
Dublin
Closing Date:
22nd January, 2026
Salary:
Starting at €53,996
About the Employer
:
The Office of Public Works (OPW) manages over 2,000 buildings spread over 1,700 properties throughout the country, along with some of the most recognisable properties in the country. It has one of the largest and most diverse property portfolios, ranging from important buildings such as Dublin Castle, to Garda stations and Government offices. The OPW is responsible for the care of National Monuments and for the Heritage buildings owned and occupied by the State.
The OPW is committed to providing a first-class service to its clients and to the many public users who experience the buildings and the environments that it creates. It promotes quality design in architecture through the delivery of projects on time, within budget, to the highest quality, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders.
About the Role:
OPW architectural staff provide design, project management, conservation, maintenance, procurement and advisory services for Government, State Agencies' and cultural institutions building and property needs.
Reporting to a Senior Architect or equivalent level, the Architectural Assistant Grade I will apply technical principles in the development of a building to meet the project brief, the regulatory requirements for the building/ site complex and the performance requirements for environmental and energy efficiency. Depending on the size and complexity of the project they will be required to work as part of a team and/or on their own initiative.
About You:
Candidates must have on or before 22nd January 2026:
1. A qualification of at least level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) (or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent) in Architectural Technology/Architecture;
and
1. At least five years relevant experience as an Architectural Assistant, Architectural Technician/Technologist or in a related role such as a Grade II Architectural Graduate, Architectural Draftsperson, CAD Technician, BIM Manager, Planner or Engineer
Candidates must also have:
1. Experience in producing Technical Drawings through Revit, AutoCAD or other similar computer drafting software for project, concept and sketch design stage, planning, tender, post tender and handover as well as As-built Drawings and Documentation; (Candidates called for interview will be required to present a portfolio demonstrating their skills in this area.)
2. A strong understanding of construction legislation, planning, Building Regulations, related codes and standards including Safety, Health and Welfare at Work [Construction] Regulations 2013 and 2019 (as amended) and the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 (as amended);
3. A proven ability to develop performance-based solutions to technical problems;
4. Good organisational skills and understanding of the principles of project management in construction projects;
5. Good knowledge of the theory and principles of environmental design and universal design;
6. Good knowledge and understanding of construction details, materials and processes;
7. Knowledge and experience in the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the construction industry when delivering a construction project to a required BIM level;
8. The ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team situation under the direction of a Senior Architect/ Regional Manager or Assistant Principal Architect;
9. Sound judgement, problem solving, and decision-making skills;
10. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally;
11. The ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines, either alone or as part of a team;
12. Good IT skills with experience in standard office software word-processing, spreadsheets and databases;
13. A commitment to continuous learning and development.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday, 22nd January, 2026. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.