Civil Service General, Professional and Technical Positions

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.

You can register on the Public Jobs website to receive email notifications of posts, and candidates are asked to apply online through the Public Jobs website.

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

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is the lead agency in co-ordinating flood risk management policy, the flood relief capital programme and the technical assessment of coastal change risks in Ireland. It has also recently been designated as the national leadco-ordinating body for the assessment of coastal change hazards and risks and the assessment of technical options and constraints for managing these risks. Flood Risk Management Services is the Business Unit in the OPW tasked with discharging these responsibilities.

The OPW now requires the assistance of Flood and Coastal Risk Officers at Grade II level to support the flood and coastal 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 Services.

For more information and how to apply see publicjobs.ie

Closing date for applications is 3:00pm Thursday 4th September 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is a key service provider to the Government of Ireland, playing a central role in protecting communities through its work in Flood Risk Management and Coastal Change Monitoring. This work includes designing and delivering effective flood relief measures, integrating climate adaptation strategies and providing expert advice to Government on flood risk and mitigation policies.

OPW now have vacancies for GIS Officer’s (Grade III). These are entry-level positions, suitable for recent graduates or early-career professionals.

For more information and how to apply see publicjobs.ie

Closing Date is 3pm Thursday 4th September 2025

The OPW currently has a vacancy for Environmental Scientist/Ecologist at Grade III level in its Environment Section located in Headford, Co. Galway. Reporting to a Grade II Engineer or Environmental Scientist/Ecologist, the Environmental Scientist/Ecologist Grade III will manage environmental compliance, ecological and aquatic surveys, environmental monitoring and environmental assessments for a range of OPW activities. They will also work with the wider organisation on the management and implementation of conservation projects and other work for the management of sites, habitats and species.

Full details of the role, including specific eligibility requirements, is available on www.publicjobs.ie.

Closing date is 3pm Thursday 11 September 2025

The OPW is now recruiting a Senior Clerk of Works to join its Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Section in the West/North West Regions (based in either Galway or Sligo).

Reporting to either an Engineer Grade I or Grade II, in the M&E Engineering Section, the Senior Clerk of Works (M&E) will be responsible for overseeing both M&E areas of work. Their role includes arranging and supervising the installation and maintenance of M&E systems, the preparation of contract documents and the supervision of work on site.

The role is quite varied, and while the Senior Clerk of Works (M&E) will normally be responsible for dealing with small scale works in their area, they will also be part of a multidisciplinary team, working with other building professionals on various projects such as Architects, Structural Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, and administrative staff.

For more information and how to apply see www.publicjobs.ie

Closing Date is 3pm Thursday 25th September 2025

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.