As the first quarter of 2026 draws to a close, the construction sector across Ireland continues to show strong momentum. Residential delivery remains a key priority, while infrastructure and commercial developments are progressing steadily nationwide. With Q2 fast approaching, hiring activity is increasing as contractors and developers prepare for the next phase of project delivery.
In this month’s Construction Insights, we’re sharing our latest job opportunities, highlighting key industry developments, and providing insight into recruitment trends as we move into the second quarter of the year. Whether you’re considering your next role or planning to grow your team, our specialists are here to support you.
Current Job Openings
Our Professional Team is currently hiring for the following roles:
- Junior Civil Engineer, Meath, €40,000 – €50,000
- Bid Manager, Dublin, €100,000 – €120,000
- Architectural Technologist, Castlebar, €55,000 – €70,000
- Accountant, Castlebar, €35,000 – €45,000
- Junior Civil Engineer, Wicklow/Wexford, €40,000 – €50,000
- Junior Civil Engineer, Limerick, €40,000 – €50,000
Our Trades and Labour team is currently hiring for the following roles:
- General Operative, Cork
- Yard Operative, Cork
- 2nd Fix Carpenters, Cork
- Shuttering Carpenters, Cork
- SLG Operative, Dublin City Center
- Basic and Advanced Scaffolders, Dublin
- Recovery Truck Driver, Bluebell
- C License Driver, Donabate
- Counterbalance Forklift Driver, Kingswood
- Concrete Finisher, Cork
Trending Industry News
- Ireland’s tallest residential building is taking shape in Cork (Source: Construction News IE)
Cork is on track to reclaim the title of having Ireland’s tallest residential building as the main core of the 25-storey Railyard development, which now stands at over 85.5 metres, was completed on 28 March. Specialist contractor Slipform UK poured over 1,700 cubic metres of concrete and tied over 225 tonnes of reinforcing steel.
Image Source: Construction News IE
2. Ireland’s Construction ‘Super Cycle’: 5% growth forecast for 2026 (Source: Construction News IE)
A new report from Goodbody indicates that Ireland’s construction sector has entered a multi-year “super cycle,” with output growth forecasted at 5% for 2026—double the western European average. This expansion is supported by a robust labour market, which saw employment reach 192,000 in Q4 2025, a 9.1% year-on-year increase.
Image Source: Construction News IE
3. Work begins on construction of Equinix data centre in Blanchardstown, Dublin (Source: Engineers Ireland)
Equinix has announced that construction has begun on a new data centre in Dublin. DB7x, which will be located in Blanchardstown, will be sited close to two of Equinix’s existing data centres for enhanced connectivity. Equinix anticipates an investment of $78m into the new high-performance data centre facility, plus an additional $14m to support a retail IBX buildout. Equinix retail IBX data centres provide enterprises with the digital infrastructure needed to digitally transform, manage AI workloads and scale critical services locally while connecting to their customers across Ireland and internationally.
Image Source: Engineers Ireland
4. Taoiseach opens €43m flagship building on Waterford Crystal site (Source: Irish Building Magazine)
A €43m flagship building of Ireland’s first co-located university enterprise quarter has been launched on the former Waterford Crystal manufacturing site. Opened by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Building One at Glassworks will eventually house 800 employees, almost two decades after the closure of the landmark facility on the outskirts of Waterford City. It is the first milestone in a 37-acre enterprise and innovation campus, located beside the South East Technological University’s (SETU) academic and research facilities, which is expected to have capacity for up to 6,000 employees.
Image Source: Irish Building Magazine
Upcoming Events
- National Construction Summit, 15th – 16th April, Sports Ireland Campus Blanchardstown
Join us for two days of industry insights, expert discussions, and networking opportunities at Ireland’s largest construction event. This summit is designed to tackle the most pressing challenges in the construction sector while showcasing the latest advancements in sustainability, technology, and innovation.
Register for the event here: https://shorturl.at/c89Uh
Image Source: National Construction Summit 2026
Let’s Talk Opportunities
If you’re exploring new opportunities or planning to expand your team, our recruitment consultants are here to assist you every step of the way.
📧 info@buildstaff.ie 📞 017071012
Thank you for reading this month’s Construction Insights. We look forward to bringing you further updates in April.
