Vacancy ID

7308

Department/Authority

Office of Public Works 

Department/Authority Website

https://www.gov.ie/en/office-of-public-works/organisation-information/about-the-office-of-public-works/

Advertising Date

31/07/2026
 

County

Dublin 

Location

Dublin

Closing Date for Application

20/08/2026, 15:00
 

Grade

District Inspector 

Contract

Permanent 

Type of role

Civil Service

Accessibility Information: We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. Please see our Statement on Accessibility

Job summary

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is now recruiting for suitably qualified and committed individuals to take up the role of District Inspectors in its Property Maintenance Services unit in Dublin.  

Main Duties of the Job

Reporting to their line manager, District Inspectors will oversee work programmes including arranging and supervising maintenance and small capital works contracts and monitoring quality of work undertaken by external contractors.

Please see the Candidate Information Booklet for full details of the role including specific eligibility requirements. 

Information about the organisation

The OPW is a key service provider to the Government managing the Government’s estate portfolio, maintaining and presenting Ireland’s built heritage and managing Ireland’s flood risk.

Some of the most recognisable properties in the country are held by the OPW, having one of the largest and most diverse property portfolios, ranging from important buildings such as Dublin Castle to Garda stations and Government offices. Property Maintenance Services is responsible for the maintenance and restoration of OPW property.