Current Vacancies

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for the positions of Craft Gardener at various OPW sites nationwide. We are looking for someone dynamic with a flair for both formal and informal garden layouts and plants and working with a team of garden staff on maintaining and developing these gardens and plant collections.

Closing Date: 5:30pm on Thursday 28 August 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for positions in the grade of General Operative Band 2 (Rural)/ 360° Excavator Driver in the OPW’s East Region Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction Services Division.

Closing Date: 5.30pm on Thursday, 28th August 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is seeking suitably qualified and experienced Quantity Surveyors (Grade II) to join the Quantity Surveying Section.

The OPW's Quantity Surveying Section provides project specific & strategic development advice to internal and public stakeholders, spanning a diverse range of projects and every stage of the Capital Works Management Framework. The Section collaborates with colleagues to deliver quality schemes in a timely cost–effective manner that satisfies clients strategic & operational needs.

For more information and how to apply see publicjobs.ie

Closing date for applications is 3:00pm Thursday 28th August 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of Craft Stonemason and Stonecutter in the Killarney National Monuments District.

Extended Closing Date: 5:30pm on Monday 1st September 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of Advanced Scaffolder (GO Band 1) in the Kilkenny National Monuments District. This position will be based at the National Monuments Depot, Hebron Industrial Estate, Kilkenny. This competition is open to all candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria.

Closing Date is 5:30pm Wednesday 3 September 2025

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 Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Driver/General Operative Band 2 (Rural) in the Hydrometric Section. The position is a Fixed Term Contract appointment and will be based at the Hydrometric Section, Templemungret House, Mungret, Co. Limerick.

Closing Date: 5:30pm Friday 19th September 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Driver/General Operative Band 2 (Rural) in the Hydrometric Section. The position is a Fixed Term Contract appointment and will be based at the Hydrometric Section, Hebron, Kilkenny.

Closing Date: 5:30pm Friday 19th September 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for the positions of Chargehand (Head) Craft Gardener at various OPW sites nationwide. We are looking for someone dynamic with a flair for both formal and informal garden layouts and plants and working with a team of garden staff on maintaining and developing these gardens and plant collections.

Closing Date: 5:30pm Tuesday 30th September 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for permanent and fixed term positions in the role of Safety Officer in the OPW East Region Drainage Maintenance and Construction Division based in Trim, Co. Meath.

Closing Date is 5:30pm Friday 3rd October 2025

OPW Human Resource Management (Operational) provides general information which may be of benefit to interviewees who may be preparing for OPW interviews.

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The Public Appointments Service (PAS) provides general information which may be of benefit to interviewees who may be preparing for OPW promotion interview.