Army (Engineering) Cadet

What is Corps of Engineers?

The Corps of Engineers is responsible for ensuring that the Defence Force can live, manoeuvre and operate no matter where they may be deployed. As a combat support corps, Engineering troops are qualified soldiers, combat engineers and technicians. In addition to all-arms capabilities, they provide the essential specialist skills to build bridges, construct routes, clear obstacles, employ explosive demolitions, conduct specialist search and clearance and build fortifications and operational bases both at home and overseas, while providing essential life support capabilities such as power generation, potable water production and firefighting.

The Corps of Engineers is also responsible for the maintenance of the Defence Force infrastructure such as barracks, training areas, airfields and naval installations. This includes overseeing maintenance staff, design tasks, contract and tender preparation, project management and acting as the Defence Organisation’s representative during ongoing projects.

The Engineer Cadet

Engineer Cadets undergo the same course of training as Army Cadets. On successful completion of the Cadetship, the Cadet will be eligible for appointment as a Commissioned Officer in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant or Lieutenant.

On appointment to the Corps of Engineers, an Engineer Officer will be expected to successfully complete a Military Engineer Young Officers Course of approximately 12-15 months duration. Graduates of this course will be awarded a Master’s Degree (Level 9 of the National Framework of Qualifications).

Any Engineer Officer that fails to complete the Engineer Young Officer Course will be posted to an Army Line Officer Appointment, outside of the Corps of Engineers and will revert to Rate 1 pay.

Eligibility Requirements to join the Cadetship:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age and under 39 years of age on closing date of application: you will be required to provide proof of your age if you progress to the next stage of the competition.
• You must be at least 5ft 2in (157.48cm) in height to be eligible. You will be measured during the selection process.
• No tattoos are to be visible above the collar while serving at the Defence Forces. This will be checked during the selection process and you may not proceed if you have visible tattoos above your collar.
• Applicants must meet the working permit eligibility criteria to serve as part of the Defence Forces. i.e. You must have a minimum of 5 years eligibility to stay in Ireland. You will be requested to provide proof of working permit on your application.
• Must meet medical, physical and security clearance standards in which will be assessed during the recruitment process.
• Education Qualification: Graduate Candidates: Must have successfully completed;

1. Bachelor Degree programme at Level 8 or 9 of the National Framework of Qualifications in either Engineering, Architecture, or other Building Construction related discipline, accredited for membership by Engineers Ireland, Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland or other relevant professional body, OR
2. a professional qualification equivalent to one of the foregoing awarded by the relevant professional body.

Where an applicant has a Level 8 or higher NFQ qualification not specified above, they may seek a determination that the qualification meets the requirements subject to submitting suitable evidence of equivalence to Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 AD93, for the Director of Ordnance’s determination.

For detailed information about the Cadetship, please refer to the Terms and Conditions attached to this advertisement.