Civil Service General, Professional and Technical Positions

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is now recruiting a Director of the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious, enthusiastic, suitably qualified, experienced professional with a strong track record of leadership and management.

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

Closing date for applications is 3.00pm 13th November 2025.

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.