Assistant Engineer 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties to be assigned include the following, this list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed depending on organisational requirements:
 

• To carry out the engineering or ancillary duties assigned to him/her, including the management of engineering programmes through the relevant services within the Local Authority,
• To supervise staff as required, including assignment of duties and workloads and identification of training needs,
• To manage any budget allocated to him/her as effectively and efficiently as possible,
• To propose improvements in the effectiveness and efficiency of existing practices/systems,
• To work with senior management in devising and implementing strategies for the more efficient delivery of service by support staff,
• To manage the programme of works that may be assigned to them,
• To administer construction contracts as required,
• To implement safe systems of work in accordance with Westmeath County Council’s Health and Safety Procedures and ensuring works are implemented in compliance with all relevant legislation,
• The supervision and contract administration of construction/ operations / maintenance works,
• To deal efficiently, effectively, and professionally at all times with stakeholders including local authority staff, elected members, community groups, businesses, and residents,
• To liaise with and respond to other local authorities, government departments and statutory agencies where required,
• Compilation, preparation and presenting reports as necessary to a variety of stakeholders including organisation of public consultation meetings and processes,
• Deputising the for the Executive Engineer or any other senior grade when required,
• Undertaking of any other duties as may be required or assigned, from time to time.

Education and Experience:

Candidates shall on the latest date for receipt of completed applications:

(a)        (i) hold at least an ordinary bachelors degree (level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in Engineering;

                                                                                    OR

            (ii) hold an ordinary bachelors degree (level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) and a post graduate masters degree (level 9 in the NFQ) in Engineering.
                                   
                                                                                    OR

            (iii) hold a masters degree (level 9 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering attained after completing an integrated masters level programme of at least 4 years duration and which is accredited at CEng level by Engineers Ireland or an equivalent accreditation body internationally;

(b)        have at least five years satisfactory relevant engineering experience;

(c)        possess a high standard of technical training and experience;

(d)        possess a high standard of administrative experience;

(e)        have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge.