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 .

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.

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is a key service provider to the Government managing the Government’s estate portfolio and maintaining and presenting Ireland’s built heritage.

The Portfolio Planning Unit is a key part of the Property Management section within OPW’s Estate Management Division. A vacancy now exists for a suitably experienced and committed individual to take up the role of Portfolio Planner at Assistant Principal Officer level, to join this Unit.

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

Closing date is 3pm Thursday 22nd January 2026

The Office of Public Works (OPW) manages over 2,000 buildings spread over 1,700 properties throughout the country, along with some of the most recognisable properties in the country. The OPW is committed to providing a first -class service to its clients and to the many public users who experience the buildings and the environments that it creates. It promotes quality design in architecture through the delivery of projects on time, within budget, to the highest quality, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders.

OPW architectural staff provide design, project management, conservation, maintenance, procurement and advisory services for Government, State Agencies' and cultural institutions building and property needs.

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

Closing date is 3pm Thursday 22nd January 2026