Current Vacancies

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of Craft Electrician in the Historic Building Maintenance Services, based in the Dublin area.

Closing Date is 5:30pm Wednesday 15th April 2026

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications from those who wish to be considered for the advertised position. For local operational reasons, the position is titled Part-Time Constable.

Closing Date is 5:30pm Thursday 16th April 2026

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is offering an Apprenticeship in the Craft of Carpentry and Joinery in the Office of Public Works, National Monuments Depot, Newtown, Trim, Co. Meath C15 K8V0.

Closing Date is 5:30pm Thursday 23rd April 2026

The Office of Public Works (OPW) currently has a vacancy for a Senior Engineering Draughtsperson in its Civil & Structural Engineering Section. The section provides a full Civil & Structural and Engineering Design Service as requested by the OPW and/or other Government Departments and operates from OPW’s Headquarters in Trim, Co. Meath and its Dublin City office.

Details are available at the following link:

https://publicjobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/xf-423dd989250d/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/3233-Senior-Engineering-Draughtsperson/en-GB

Closing Date is 3:00pm Thursday 23rd April 2026

Are you interested in starting a career in Engineering and being actively involved in exciting Flood Risk Management projects that will have a real impact and help improve the lives of others? Why not consider a 2-year Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship with the Office of Public Works?

Closing Date is 5.30pm Monday 11th May 2026

Are you interested in starting a career in Property Advisory Services and being actively involved in exciting projects that will have a real impact and help improve the lives of others?

Why not consider joining our 2-year Graduate Development Programme with the Office of Public Works. This opportunity gives you the chance to get recognised training alongside practical hands-on experience working for the Office of Public Works delivering a proactive and whole of Government approach in managing the Governments estate portfolio.

Closing Date is 5.30pm on Monday 11 May 2026

The National Botanic Gardens (NBG) is offering a number of paid positions from September 2026 for recently graduated horticulturists. The positions are for 12 months and will be a blend of practical work in the gardens and comprehensive tuition in botanical and horticultural topics once a week. The purpose of the programme is to enhance your graduate qualification with in-depth experience and training in heritage garden management and plant collection management.

Closing Date is 5:30pm Monday 11 May 2026

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

The information may be accessed by clicking on the following links:

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