Job Title: Senior Executive Engineer
Employer: Mayo County Council
County: Mayo
Closing Date: 3pm, Thursday, 14th May 2026
Starting Salary: €79,881
About the Employer:
Mayo County Council is at the heart of the local community and is the key provider of economic and social development in Mayo.
As the democratic leader of the County, we represent the people while delivering vital public services to a population of 137,970 citizens in the areas of housing, roads transportation, planning, environment, economic and community development, tourism, libraries, fire and emergency response, parks, amenities, heritage, and the arts.
Mayo County Council comprises 30 Councillors across four Municipal Districts and has a revenue budget for 2026 of €219 m. With over 1,200 employees, we offer a wide range of excellent career opportunities for candidates with an interest and passion for working in the public service, both from our headquarters in Castlebar and various district/area offices throughout the County.
Our mission is to promote the well‑being and quality of life of our citizens and communities in Mayo and to enhance the attractiveness of the county as a place in which to live, work, visit, invest in and enjoy and our shared vision is of a county that is sustainable, inclusive, prosperous and proud.
About the Role:
Mayo County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent & fixed‑term contract vacancies for the position of Senior Executive Engineer shall be drawn.
The Senior Executive Engineer 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.
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 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, 14th of May at 3pm.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.
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