A local government body is seeking a Head of Finance (Temporary) to deliver crucial financial services to their Interim Project Management Unit. The successful candidate will manage financial assets, prepare statements, and support senior managers in project-related financial matters. Ideal candidates should possess a professional accountancy qualification and have extensive experience in public sector finance. This is a senior role with significant accountability, offering a competitive salary in Dublin. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join to apply for the Engineer Grade III (Civil) role at publicjobs Closing Date: 3pm, Thursday, 8th January 2026 About the Employer The Office of Public Works (OPW) is the lead agency in co‑ordinating flood risk management policy, the flood relief capital programme and the technical assessment of coastal change risks in Ireland. Flood Risk Management (FRM) Services is the Business Unit in the OPW tasked with discharging this responsibility. The primary functions of the flood risk management programme are to minimise the extent of coastal and river flooding and its social, economic and environmental impacts through the implementation of effective protection and mitigation measures for at‑risk areas, the provision of flood risk guidance and advice in the area of sustainable planning and assisting the development of resilient communities. This requires the OPW to develop and deliver appropriate work programmes and measures; to maintain an effective programme of maintenance of river courses drained and flood defence schemes constructed under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts, 1945 and 1995; and to advise the Government on flood risk management and flood risk management policy. The OPW has also recently been designated as the national lead coordinating body for the assessment of coastal change hazards and risks and the assessment of technical options and constraints for managing these risks. About the Role The specific duties of each Engineer Grade III (Civil) role will largely be determined by the Division to which successful candidates are assigned. Responsibilities Assisting in / undertaking the management of Projects as part of a team or on own initiative. This may include management of the human, budget and other resources allocated to the work area and of projects and technical assessments, studies or research in connection with the areas of activity of the Division. Preparing and disseminating drawings and calculations accurately and in a timely manner according to contract drawings and providing relevant information (Drawings, Specifications etc) to OPW staff and sub‑contractors. Liaising with other team members, staff within the OPW and other public bodies, local authorities, local organisations and individuals, and attending meetings, as necessary for the work of the Division. Organising, co‑ordinating and supervising the work of technical and operational staff. Assisting in the development of tender documents, contract administration and complying with public procurement guidelines. Managing and monitoring Safety and Health issues in compliance with relevant legislation. About You Candidates must have on or before Thursday, 8th January 2026: Qualifications A qualification at Level 8 (honours bachelor’s degree) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent in Civil Engineering accredited by Engineers Ireland or an equivalent professional engineering body in another jurisdiction. Good attention to detail with a structured and organised approach to task planning, execution and completion. The ability to tackle problems of a technical nature with a practical approach. The ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary and/or engineering team. The ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. The ability to supervise staff. Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to write technical reports that are clear, well‑structured and unambiguous. Strong analytical ability and sound judgement. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally. Good Information Technology (IT) skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Government Administration and Civil Engineering #J-18808-Ljbffr
A government agency in Ireland is seeking a Civil Engineer Grade II to support its flood risk management program. The ideal candidate will have a Level 8 qualification in Civil Engineering and at least 4 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing projects, leading teams, and ensuring safety standards. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a vital area of government administration and civil engineering. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A governmental agency in Ireland is seeking an Engineer Grade III (Civil). This entry-level full-time position involves project management, collaborating with teams, and preparing technical documents. Candidates must have a Level 8 honours degree in Civil Engineering. Strong analytical, communication, and IT skills are essential. The role offers opportunities for professional development within government civil engineering projects. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job summary: As a Member of the Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA), you will play a pivotal leadership role in ensuring the effective delivery of the Authority’s statutory functions under the Companies Act 2014, while also contributing to the strategic and operational development of the organisation. Information about the organisation: The Corporate Enforcement Authority (‘CEA’) is Ireland’s company law enforcement agency. Its mission is to promote and serve the public interest by ensuring high levels of compliance with company law through effective advocacy and proportionate, robust and dissuasive enforcement. Established in 2022, the CEA’s statutory mandate derives principally from the Companies Act 2014 (the Act). The CEA has also been conferred with statutory functions in respect of certain investment vehicles under the Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Act 2015. Selection Process Details: The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday 18th December 2025. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Engineer Grade II (Civil) role at publicjobs Closing Date: 3pm, Thursday, 4th December 2025 About the Employer The Office of Public Works (OPW) is the lead agency in coordinating flood risk management policy and the flood relief capital programme in Ireland. The primary functions of the flood risk management programme are to develop and deliver appropriate work programmes and measures; to maintain an effective programme of maintenance of river courses drained and flood defence schemes constructed under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts, 1945 and 1995; and to advise the Government on flood risk management and flood risk management (FRM) policy. The OPW now requires engineering staff at Engineer Grade II (Civil) level to support the flood risk management programme in the following Division of Engineering Services: Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction Services About the Role The principal duties of the Civil Engineer Grade II in the Office of Public Works are: Organising, directing and monitoring the execution of flood and coastal risk management related projects and work programmes. Managing and/or undertaking projects related to the role of the Section, using internal and external resources as appropriate. Leading and directing the work of a project team, and chairing steering group meetings on projects under their care. Managing the human, budgetary and other resources allocated to the work area, including monitoring work programmes and cost estimates, and reporting progress on a regular basis. Organising, coordinating and supervising the work of engineering and other staff. Assisting in the preparation of the Section's annual Business Plan. Assisting in maintaining and developing management and internal work systems that comply with the provisions of ISI 9001: 2015 and ISO 45001: 2018 where applicable, including adoption of the role of Quality Manager, if so appointed. Managing and monitoring Safety and Health issues in compliance with relevant legislation. Procuring and managing outsourced service providers for OPW requirements, including preparation of briefs, assessment of tenders and monitoring and controlling the delivery of the service / commission, to ensure that maximum value and service is obtained from the arrangements. Identifying and implementing initiatives to measure and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Section. Developing strategy, methods, systems and procedures for the work area in order to continually improve the standard of service provided to clients. Advising on and promoting best practice in flood risk management in Ireland through scientific and other media. Engaging with internal and external stakeholders and building relationships to promote effective service delivery by the OPW and representing the OPW on relevant committees/groups when required. Maintaining Professional Engineering standards and supporting the continuous professional development of staff. Any other duties as assigned from time to time by the Engineer Grade I (Civil) or Assistant Chief Engineer. About You Candidates must on or before Thursday, 4th of December 2025 meet the following criteria: Hold a qualification at minimum Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent in Civil Engineering, accredited by Engineers Ireland or an equivalent professional engineering body in another jurisdiction. Please note that this qualification should deem the holder eligible to be registered on the Engineers Ireland Register of Engineers and entitle them to apply for the registered professional title of Chartered Engineer (CEng MIEI). A minimum of four (4) years relevant post qualification experience, including skills and experience in some or all of the following areas: Hydrology and hydrological analysis River engineering and hydraulics Design and construction of civil engineering works Planning and management of projects A demonstrated ability to plan, organise and lead the delivery of quality projects and technical services. The ability to direct and support individuals and teams to provide excellent service delivery. The ability to analyse engineering and management problems and apply theoretical knowledge to devise creative, practical and cost-effective solutions. A good understanding of the role of modern engineering practice in the workplace and in society and the responsibilities attaching to the role. A knowledge of relevant Safety, Health and Welfare at Work legislation with the ability to manage and monitor Health and Safety to a high standard in an engineering environment. Excellent interpersonal skills with the capacity to engage with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally. Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present information in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner. Experience of operating successfully in and actively contributing to a multidisciplinary team environment in support of excellent service delivery. A proven ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines while producing high quality work. The ability to supervise/manage, motivate and support staff in a multidisciplinary team environment. Strong Information Technology (IT) skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the capacity to keep up to date with appropriate new developments in Information Technology. A commitment to continuing professional development and an ability to apply updated general and specialist engineering knowledge appropriately. A current full driving licence (Category B), valid in Ireland, and access to a car. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Industries Government Administration and Civil Engineering #J-18808-Ljbffr
Members of the Corporate Enforcement Authority Job Title: Members of the Corporate Enforcement Authority Employer: Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment County: Dublin Closing Date: Thursday, 18th December 2025 at 3pm About the Employer The Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) is Ireland’s company law enforcement agency. Its mission is to promote and serve the public interest by ensuring high levels of compliance with company law through effective advocacy and proportionate, robust and dissuasive enforcement. Established in 2022, the CEA’s statutory mandate derives principally from the Companies Act 2014 and extends to certain investment vehicles under the Irish Collective Asset‑management Vehicles Act 2015. Primary Functions Encourage compliance with the Act Investigate suspected breaches of company law Take appropriate civil or criminal enforcement action Supervise the conduct of liquidators and receivers Refer matters to the Director of Public Prosecutions where appropriate Workstreams Promote compliance through information and outreach activities Provide advice to the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment directly and indirectly (e.g., via the Company Law Review Group) Receive complaints, expressions of concern, protected disclosures and statutory reports from auditors, examiners, process advisors and referrals from other regulators Receive statutory reports from liquidators of insolvent companies Perform thematic analyses of company and director activities using Companies Registration Office data Issue relief/no‑relief decisions and, where appropriate, restriction/disqualification undertakings to directors of insolvent companies Conduct analyses and investigations to assess evidence of non‑compliance Take enforcement action: issue statutory demands, initiate summary prosecutions, refer matters to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for indictment consideration Refer relevant matters to other regulatory and enforcement bodies and to professional bodies About the Role As a Member of the Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA), you will play a pivotal leadership role in ensuring the effective delivery of the Authority’s statutory functions under the Companies Act 2014, while also contributing to the strategic and operational development of the organisation. Responsibilities Statutory Responsibilities under the Companies Act 2014 Promote compliance with company law Investigate suspected breaches of company law Take appropriate civil or criminal enforcement action Supervise the conduct of liquidators and receivers Refer matters to the DPP where appropriate Organisational Leadership and Governance Provide strategic leadership to the organisation, ensuring it operates in line with the values of professionalism, integrity, independence, confidentiality and commitment to public service Ensure the development and maintenance of the requisite knowledge and expertise within the organisation to support its statutory remit Support the Chairperson in general management and control of the CEA’s activities, including strategic planning, financial oversight, corporate governance, human resource management and organisational capacity building Stakeholder Engagement and Public Representation Maintain effective relationships with national and international stakeholders Act as a public spokesperson for the CEA, including appearances before Oireachtas Committees and other forums Guide the Authority’s communications strategy, internal communications, media relations and digital presence Directorate‑Level Responsibilities – each Member will be assigned specific functional areas by the Chairperson, such as Advocacy & Communications, Civil Enforcement, Criminal Enforcement, Digital Investigations & Analytics, Finance & ICT, Governance, HR & Support Operations, Insolvency Supervision, Legal, and Policy. About You Minimum of 5 years’ experience at a suitably senior level leading and managing people/teams in regulatory, investigative or enforcement settings Proven track record of high‑quality output and results delivery in such areas Ability to absorb and understand large volumes of complex data Capacity to work to demanding deadlines and exercise sound professional judgement under pressure Demonstrable understanding of governance principles Excellent written and oral communication skills We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Management #J-18808-Ljbffr
Dublin is a major European Union capital city with a vibrant culture and an innovative economy. Dublin City Council is at the heart of shaping the city by providing a diverse, multi-layered and evolving range of services for citizens, businesses, the community and visitors to Dublin. Dublin City Council and its employees provide over 900 services across key functional areas of Housing, Community, Planning, Development, Environmental, Roads and Traffic, Leisure and Culture Services. For further information on Dublin City Council please log onto www.dublincity.ie Background Dublin City Coudncil’s City Co-ordination Office has established an Interim Project Management Unit to deliver priority initiatives for the rejuvenation of Dublin City Centre that were identified through the City Council’s Corporate Plan, in its Rejuvenation Action Plan and in the Taoiseach’s Taskforce report (published October 2024). The various projects range in type from social initiatives, such as the development of Dublin's nighttime market, to the development of vacant sites and landbanks for residential and retail use. The initiatives will range in terms of scope and budget from complex capital residential development / infrastructure projects to social and community projects aimed at improving the city centre from a holistic perspective. The City Co-ordination Office are recruiting a team of specialists with the necessary skill sets and experience to deliver these projects within the next 2 to 3 years. This new team will report directly to the Executive Manager, City Coordination Office, Dublin City Council. The formation of the Interim Project Management Unit is the initial phase of the governments multi-year strategy for rejuvenating the city centre. The unit will be charged initially with the implementation of a number of key actions within the Taskforce Report, such as, but not limited to: Develop and launch a new incentive scheme strategy for vacant retail units/properties Support the transformation of key vacant sites in/adjacent to the city centre Integrate urban tree planting and greening initiatives into the spatial plan for the core area. Identifying strategic sites for transformation (residential, retail, etc) and development and developing the programme of works. Revitalisation of Dublin City Centre The Job The Head of Finance (Temporary) will provide financial services to the Interim Project Management Unit. They will facilitate the purchase, sale, and management of the portfolio’s financial assets, identify potential risks, and prepare the relevant financial statements. They will assist all operating senior managers in strategic and financial matters relating to project/development activity in addition to budget management, cost benefit analyses, forecasting needs, security of funding and all governance and secretarial requirements of the unit. This is a senior role with significant accountability and responsibility. The Head of Finance will be expected to operate at a strategic level, ensuring robust and prudent financial practices are adhered to. The Head of Finance will be required to provide updates and reports for submissions to the City Council and central government. They will report directly to the Executive Manager, City Co-ordination Office. This position offers a fulfilling and responsible role in a newly established Unit leading the way to rejuvenating Dublin city centre. The City Co-ordination Office is at the heart of complex and exciting change taking place within the city and offers an opportunity to be involved in projects and initiatives that will have a hugely positive impact on the city and its inhabitants for years to come. The ideal candidate shall have: Experience working as part of a core finance function Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or accounting packages Excellent IT skills Proven track record in meeting deadlines Previous experience working in a public body or a knowledge of public sector accounting with strong understanding of the principles of governance Knowledge of public procurement. Qualifications Character: Each candidate shall be of good character. Health: Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Experience, etc.: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: - Possess a professional accountancy qualification and be a member of a recognised body of accountants; Have a satisfactory experience of accountancy work, including management accounting and/or financial accounting; Be experienced in the management of staff; Possess a knowledge of public sector finance. Duties Accounting of Fixed Assets, ensuring all assets are recorded correctly and the Fixed Asset Register is accurate and kept up to date Provide financial support to the project managers in relation to project requirements Audit and QA of project budgets Prepare and submit accounts /statements Grant compliance management for a number of key programmes, ensuring payments are made in line with documented internal controls Maintaining key process documents ensuring these are accurate and updated on a timely basis Produce and submit reports Production of key supplier accounts identifying key trends and assisting management in financial decision making Identification and implementation of process improvements and efficiencies Reviewing overall team and individual staff performance against agreed annual targets and goals. Finance Team Develop, organise and monitor statutory financial reporting for the City Council, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and corporate governance integrity requirements. Lead the implementation of EPS financial management framework. Lead the analysis and audit of the budgets, the accounting systems and the controls framework and the provision of information and insights to assist strategic decisions and prioritisation of projects. Systematically develop and maintain an amortisation and depreciation calendar for the entire portfolio of assets. Develop mechanisms to gather accurate and reliable indicators of the city council’s asset investment performance and value, including driving the creation of a portfolio management reporting service. Build financial expertise and develop a clear and rigorous measurement framework for the council and the city council’s asset investment strategy and projects portfolio. Develop and maintain an asset environment charter and keep it updated, ensuring it reflects a clear governance and system of data ownership. Develop and maintain analytics of the construction works and the life cycle of the assets. Senior Accountant and Controllers Provide top quality financial and accounting support to the City Council, City Council Corporate Assurance and City Council Senior Management Financial Consultant and Project Finance Manager Provide, coordinate, conduct, review and oversee financial and commercial due diligence activities (including tax regulatory activity) of the City Council, and the agreed project portfolio. Support and manage the structuring of large capital projects and development projects, including the use of tax planning and investment vehicles. Finance Manager- Category Management Provide financial and cost management expertise to the various City Council departments and the private sector partners. Develop financial forecasts and support the P&L reporting of the various City Council departments to produce accurate forecasts and summary reports. Maintain and support the establishment and maintenance of a procurement compliance framework, governance with finance and other business stakeholders. Support the creation and management of a dashboard for procurement performance and risk management. Finance Assistant Support the financial team with the provision of funds for procurement activities, for use as guidance for project budgets and inflows of resources. Senior project has project finance and finance audit tasks and responsibilities Projects cost introduction A new CEO for the interim PMU Project master board tasks for interim purchase budgets》 Senior project deliver the milestone components as required Project Master to finance to deliver line-up budgets Engage with stakeholders to ensure availability and flexibility and support financial team input data for project records Interview The interview will be competency based and marks will be awarded under the following competencies; Management and Change Delivering Results Performance through People Personal Effectiveness Local Authority Knowledge and Experience Please see pages 7 and 8 of the Candidate Information Booklet for more details. Salary: The salary scale for the position of Head of Finance (Temporary), City Coordination Office is €80,967; €91.689; €84,866; €88,063; €91,266; €94,435; €97,624 (Maximum); €101,240 (1st LSI) (after serving 3 years on maximum); €107,004 (2nd LSI) (after serving 3 years on 1st LSI). Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving public service employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. Under the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013, the working hours for newly appointed/promoted staff are 35 hours per week. All applicants must refer to the Additional Candidate Information Booklet which can be found at https://careers.dublincity.ie for additional relevant information pertaining to the salary scale and the recruitment process. Information Sheet – Competency Framework A competency framework has been developed for the position of Head of Finance (Temporary), City Coordination Office. The key competencies for the role are as follows Confirm that you are a competent professional and capable of performing the responsibilities of the “Head of Finance” position, confidently identifying and managing a broad and complex range of accounts, reporting and financial controls. Demonstrate the following people use and influence skills: Propositional, build strong working relationships; build trust and establish credibility; resolve conflict; help others to Report why? Present to senior managers, executives and other stakeholders, deliver data-driven arguments and communicate rationale Use web. Use OpenTech, KPI, deliver CD students. hours: Q allows improvement, understand of staff knowledge with wet exam. Use data to give quality decisions, have visualizing approach. Local Authority Knowledge & Experience Has knowledge and understanding of local government structure including service requirements. Understands key challenges facing the local government sector and Dublin City Council. Understands the objectives of Dublin City Council’s City Co-ordination Office’s Interim Project Management Unit and the role of the Project Manager (Temporary). Additional Relevant Information for Applicants The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 to 2016 came into effect on 29th April 2016. The Act places a statutory obligation on Dublin City Council to ensure that ‘any work or activity which is carried out by a person, a necessary and regular part of which consists mainly of a person having access to, or contact with children or vulnerable persons, will be the subject of Garda Vetting. Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, applications will be treated in strict confidence. Any attempt by a candidate themselves or by any person(s) acting at the candidate’s instigation, directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise, to canvass or otherwise influence in the candidate’s favour, any employee of the City Council or person nominated by the City Council to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidate for the position being sought. It is important to remember that this is a competitive process for a role where integrity is paramount. Sharing information on the selection / interview process e.g. through social media or any other means, may result in a candidate being disqualified from the competition. Dublin City Council does not allow the unsanctioned use of any type of recording equipment on its premises. This applies to any form of sound recording and any type of still picture or video recording, whether including sound recording or not, and covers any type of device used for these purposes. An applicant who is found to be ineligible at any stage of the competition will not be further considered. Provision of inaccurate, untrue or misleading information will lead to disqualification from the competition, withdrawal of employment offer or dismissal. A candidate who does not attend for interview when and where required by the City Council, or who does not, when requested, furnish such evidence as the City Council requires in regard to any matter relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration. The City Council will not be responsible for any expenses candidates may incur in connection with their candidature. The onus is on the candidate to keep a regular check on their Email Account as email notifications of updates may sometimes be filtered into your Junk/Spam email folders. Dublin City accepts no responsibility for communication not accessed or received by an applicant. Application Process All applications must be made through Dublin City Council’s official Digital Recruitment Platform. Please be advised that applications should not be submitted until all sections of the form, including the assessment question are completed. Closing Date Applications must be submitted before Midnight on 8th December 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr
A government agency in Ireland is seeking an Engineer Grade II (Civil) to lead flood risk management projects. This role requires a Level 8 qualification in Civil Engineering and a minimum of four years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will direct project teams, manage resources, and ensure compliance with safety standards while providing innovative solutions in civil engineering. A competitive starting salary is offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A governmental agency in Ireland is seeking an Engineer Grade II (Civil) to manage flood risk management projects. The role requires a Level 8 qualification in Civil Engineering and at least four years of relevant experience. Successful candidates will lead project teams, manage resources, and engage with stakeholders to deliver effective engineering solutions while adhering to health and safety standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr
