Position Details
Professional and Technical, Graduates and Apprentices
The current annual pay-scale is €57,451 minimum to max LSI2 €74,488 (as per Circular EL 02/2026).
The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Chief Architectural Technician (analogous to the Chief Technician grade for pay purposes). The Council has a requirement for a Chief Architectural Technician within the Housing Capital Division, primarily responsible for planning, managing and delivering new build housing projects. It is proposed to form a panel of qualified candidates from which vacancies both permanent and temporary will be filled during the lifetime of the panel. The Chief Architectural Technician will report directly to the Senior Executive Architect, or such person as may be assigned from time to time by Donegal County Council.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the Architectural Services’ section in the delivery of housing, under the Government’s action plan, ‘Delivering Homes, Building Communities 2025-2030’, through innovative design, site inspection, planning preparation, tender document preparation, undertaking tender processes, report writing and meetings, and any other tasks required by the management team to facilitate effective and efficient delivery of the programme within designated time frames, and also to undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities that may be required from time to time with respect to other projects as assigned by line management.
Play a leading role in the implementation of the agreed strategies to meet and to expand or improve the range, quantity or quality of existing services and to recommend changes in strategies, as required.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships, both internally and with external agencies, and ensure that, in accordance with policy and procedure, programmes of work are coordinated and implemented in full with cooperation of all relevant parties.
Achieve and maintain collaboration with local development agencies in accordance with evolving policy on closer integration of local government and local development.
Identify and agree work programmes, targets and deadlines and ensure their subsequent implementation.
Manage, mentor and supervise staff, as the position demands.
Work equally well as part of a team or on own initiative.
Key Competencies
Possess excellent professional and technical knowledge and skills relevant to the position.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of building construction and extensive experience in construction detailing in accordance with the Irish Building Regulations.
Play a leading role in overseeing and coordinating the production of planning, tender and construction drawings/details, specifications and associated contract documentation for housing schemes.
Be capable of working and carrying out managerial responsibilities on own initiative.
Be capable of dealing efficiently with the range of architectural work undertaken by a local authority.
Possess excellent organizational skills, including optimization of drawing and information systems.
Have a strong sense of ownership of work and attention to detail.
Play a leading role in promoting the development of quality control systems both in internal teams and with external consultants and contractors.
Advise on Modern Methods of Construction and appropriate mechanisms for delivery for projects to meet programmes and targets.
Possess a good working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit experience in the use of same.
Have a strong foundation and ability in the use of technology, and a proven record in the review and introduction of new technology.
Advise and assist in the transition of the section in the adoption of BIM, in line with the Government’s strategy for Public Capital Works projects.
Play a leading role in developing best practice procedures.
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Assist in the development of systems to comply with the reporting requirements of external bodies.
Have a good working knowledge of statutory consent processes (Part 8 Planning, etc.).
Have a good knowledge of Public Procurement regulations and standards.
Have a good knowledge of all surveying techniques.
Have an excellent understanding of safety management in the workplace and onsite, including detailed knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and regulations, and take responsibility for applying as appropriate.
Carry out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
The above list of duties is indicative rather than exhaustive.
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