Vacancy ID

7070

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

17/07/2026
 

County

Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Meath, Sligo, Waterford 

Location

Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Meath, Sligo, Waterford

Closing Date for Application

06/08/2026, 15:00
 

Grade

Engineer Grade II (Fire and Security) 

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 seeking to recruit suitably qualified and committed individuals to take up the role of Engineer Grade II (Fire & Security). This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation dedicated to supporting staff to realise their full potential with access to professional development opportunities and career progression. 

Main Duties of the Job

The Fire & Security Section within OPW’s Estate Management Division operates as “In–House” consultancy for both Fire Safety and Security. This includes advising on Fire Safety Certificates and the preparation of Fire Safety Strategies for buildings housing Government bodies.

Reporting to an Engineer Grade I, the Engineer Grade II (Fire & Security) will provide Fire Safety expertise and will also carry out site inspections during construction periods and Fire Safety Assessments of existing buildings within the OPW property portfolio.

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

Information about the organisation

The OPW manages the Government’s estate portfolio, maintains and preserves Ireland’s built heritage and manages Ireland’s flood risk.