Vacancy ID

679

Department/Authority

Cork City Council 

Department/Authority Website

https://www.corkcity.ie/en/

Working pattern

Full-Time 

Advertising Date

20/03/2026
 

County

Cork 

Location

Cork City Council

Closing Date for Application

09/04/2026, 15:00
 

Grade

Senior Executive Architect 

Contract

Permanent 

Type of role

Local Authority

Job summary

The Senior Executive Architect works as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering architectural services to the Local Authority and provides advice and leadership to the team. Reporting to the City Architect, or such other designated person(s) as may be assigned from time to time, the post holder will deliver a programme of architectural work and provide advice on all architectural matters. The programme of work may include responsibility for the construction/refurbishment of housing accommodation, management and maintenance of Council property, public realm work and architectural advice as well as leadership and input to the positive development of the region.

A full Job Description/Summary is available in the Information Booklet.

Main Duties of the Job

Making a significant contribution to master planning.

Designing housing schemes, community facilities, public buildings, and other related works.

Managing and maintaining Council property effectively.

Preparation of project appraisals.

Procuring and managing design teams.

Managing all stages of construction/refurbishment/maintenance from procurement to final account.

A full list of main duties is available in the Information Booklet.

Information about the organisation

Located on Ireland’s scenic south coast, Cork City is the country’s second-largest urban centre and home to over 224,000 people. Since the 2019 boundary extension, Cork has entered a new phase of ambitious growth and development, with its population projected to reach 335,000 by 2040. Backed by over €2.5 billion in investment, this expansion is focused on sustainable, infrastructure-led growth-enhancing housing, transport, public amenities and cultural services across the city.

Cork City Council is a large urban local authority with 1,675 employees operating across more than 40 locations. The Council is made up of 31 elected members who represent five wards across the city and play a vital role in shaping local policy, decision-making and strategic priorities. The Council has an annual revenue budget of approximately €325 million for 2025 and delivers a broad range of public services including housing, planning, transport, libraries, parks and recreation, community development, culture and placemaking. Internal services include Finance, ICT, Human Resources, Legal Affairs, and Corporate Affairs.

An opportunity now exists in Cork City Council for the position of Senior Executive Architect.

Benefits

Salary Scale effective from 1st February 2026:

 €79,881 - €82,330 - €83,503 - €85,968 - €88,454 - €90,933 - €93,430 - €96,567 (LSI1) - €99,695 (LSI2)

Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 35 hours gross per week.

The annual leave allowance for the position of Senior Executive Architect is 30 days.

Selection Process Details

A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements.

Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process.

Local authorities are committed equal opportunities employers.