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 the lead agency in coordinating flood risk management policy, the flood relief capital programme and the technical assessment of coastal change risks in Ireland.

The OPW now requires Engineers Grade III (Civil) to support its flood risk management programme. This is an exciting opportunity for Civil Engineers to join an organisation dedicated to supporting staff to realise their full potential with access to professional development opportunities and career progression.

Vacancies currently exist in OPW’s offices in Trim, Co. Meath. A panel will be formed from this competition to fill future vacancies that are likely to arise across OPW’s Flood Risk Management Services regional offices in Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Sligo, Westmeath and Wexford.

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

The closing date is 3:00pm Thursday 8th January 2026.