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Civil service roles can include a wide variety of positions. Some examples include Engineers, Ecologists, Architects, Administrators and Senior Managers. Staff in these roles help shape public policy and design and deliver key projects for the State.

All civil service jobs are advertised on the central government Public Appointments Service (PAS) website.

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For a full list of competitions currently advertised by the Office of Public Works, please see Current Vacancies .

Flood and Coastal Risk Officer Grade III

The Office of Public Works (OPW) now requires the assistance of Flood and Coastal Risk Officers Grade III to support the flood and coastal change risk management programme. This is a new role within the OPW, and successful candidates will be assigned to a section of OPW’s Flood Risk Management or Planning and Climate Adaptation Services Business Units.

For more information and how to apply see publicjobs.ie

Closing date for applications is 3pm Thursday 2nd October 2025

Engineering Careers in OPW

Working as an Engineer for the Office of Public Works (OPW) can provide the opportunity to get involved with fantastic new builds, vital flood relief schemes, large-scale public infrastructure projects and refurbishments. If you have a desire to serve the public with your engineering skills, then a career with the OPW might be for you.

The OPW’s Engineers are at the forefront of our national infrastructure development.

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