Director General

• Implement Council and Executive Board approved decisions and policies.
• Develop and present the strategic plan and annual business plans for Executive Board review and Council approval.
• Ensure that policy development and implementation are properly executed by the management team, with clear, impartial and well-founded advice and recommendations being offered to Council and Executive as required.
• Ensure that a comprehensive risk management framework is in place to facilitate the identification, measurement and mitigation of risks to Engineers Ireland.
• Organise induction training and other appropriate learning and development opportunities for Council, and Executive Board members. Manage the Council evaluation process.
• The DG also performs specific responsibilities set out in Bye-laws, including but not limited to:
  • a. Secretary to Council and Council Recorder
  • b. Secretary to the Ethics and Disciplinary Board
  • c. Responsible for the Roll of Members and the Register of Chartered Engineers.

Lead the day-to-day management of the institution;

• Ensure the work of the institution reflects the views of the members and represents the collective interest of the profession;
• Address members at key Engineers Ireland events;
• Act as advocate for the institution and its policies.

• Support the President during his/her term of office.
• Maintain regular contact with the President, working in partnership with him/her to ensure the effective conduct of business.
• Alert the President and/or Council and Executive Board of any forthcoming complex, contentious or sensitive issues arising of which they may not otherwise be aware.
• Provide specific support to the Remuneration, Development and Nomination Committee (RDNC).

• Manage the resources of Engineers Ireland efficiently and effectively in accordance with the Bye Laws and national legislation to achieve the objectives of the institution.
• Report to the Executive Board and Council on progress against the strategic and annual business plans. Typically reporting against the annual business plan, budget and performance metrics to the Executive Board on a quarterly basis.

• Take a leadership role in developing the institution’s culture ensuring there is alignment between strategy and culture and structure and processes.
• Lead the Senior Management Team that comprises the Directors and Senior Managers who are accountable to the DG. Chair Senior Management Team meetings.
• Support a culture of quality, performance and member centricity among the staff of the institution.

Represent Engineers Ireland on various external groups and at stakeholder engagements including meetings with Government Departments, Oireachtas Committee meetings and meetings with other bodies.
Engage with the media on the institution’s behalf as appropriate and in accordance with Engineers Ireland’s Media Policies.