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 a key service provider to the Government with responsibility for the management and maintenance of the State’s property portfolio, and the provision of accommodation to central Government Departments, An Garda Síochána and other State agencies. It is also the lead agency for flood risk management in Ireland.

The OPW currently has vacancies for Senior Engineering Draughtspersons in its Civil & Structural Engineering Section in Dublin and Trim, Co. Meath. The section provides a full Civil & Structural and Engineering Design Service as requested by the OPW and/or other Government Departments.

For more information and how to apply click here.

Closing Date is 3:00pm Thursday 29 May 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.