COMHAIRLE CHONTAE CHILL CHAINNIGH

KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the following post:

SENIOR EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT

[OPEN COMPETITION]

Competition Reference Number: 2392408

 An opportunity now exists in Kilkenny County Council for the position of Senior Executive Architect.

The Senior Executive Architect works as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Architects Division, Housing and Community Services and provides advice and leadership to the team. Reporting to a Senior Architect, or such designated person(s) who may be assigned from time to time, the holder of post will deliver a programme of architectural work and provide advice to the City Council on all architectural matters.

The successful candidate will:

a) Hold a professional qualification in Architecture, that is prescribed under the Building Control Act 2007, or a qualification in Architecture that is equivalent to a qualification so prescribed in Section 14 of the Building Control Act 2007 and;

b) Be eligible for registration as an Architect under the Building Control Act 2007 without requiring further assessment. Any appointment by the employing local authority will be subject to registration under the Act;

c) Have at least five years satisfactory relevant experience of architectural work;

d) Have experience in the design of buildings, the preparation of sketch plans, working drawings, details and specifications;

e) Have knowledge of the principals of Urban Design and planning policy and practice;

f) Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge. Details of the essential requirement and of the role are available in the Candidate Information Booklet for this competition.

Closing Date for Applications is: 30^th March 2023

Please apply for this position through: PUBLICJOBS.IE

The Public Appointments Service is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.