Information about the Organisation:
Fingal is a highly attractive place to live, work, visit and do business. It comprises a
geographical area of 450 sq.km stretching from Balbriggan in the north, to Blanchardstown
in the west and to Howth in the east. The area is defined by the diversity of its landscape
and settlement patterns with rural, urban and suburban locations all rolled into one county.
There is 88kms of coastline, three large, protected estuaries and salt marsh habitats and 13
major beaches. Fingal County Council is one of the county’s major local employers and
currently employs approximately 1,600 staff.
The Council is mandated to deliver a diverse range of functions and services which can be
broadly described under the headings of the provision of physical and social infrastructure,
housing, economic and tourism development, community development, recreation and
amenity services and the management of the planning and environmental regulatory
framework. The role of the County Council as provided for in law is to represent, lead and
serve the communities of Fingal.
An opportunity now exists in Fingal County Council for the position of Senior Executive
Architect.
Job Summary/Description:
The Senior Executive Architect works as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering
architectural services to the Local Authority and provides advice and leadership to the team.
Reporting to the Senior Architect, or such other designated person(s) as may be assigned
from time to time, the post holder will deliver a programme of architectural work and provide
advice on all architectural matters. The programme of work may include responsibility for the
construction/refurbishment of housing accommodation, management and maintenance of
Council property, public realm work and architectural advice as well as leadership and input
to the positive development of the region.
A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine
grounds of the Employment Equality Act.
Visit www.publicjobs.ie to apply.
Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 21 st May 2026
