As we reach the midpoint of the year, Ireland’s construction sector continues to perform strongly across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Despite the holiday season approaching, project delivery remains on schedule and recruitment activity continues at pace, with employers actively seeking experienced professionals and skilled trades to support ongoing and upcoming developments.
In this month’s Construction Insights, we’re bringing you our latest job opportunities, a roundup of industry news, and updates on the trends shaping the construction market. Whether you’re planning your next career move or looking to strengthen your workforce, our specialist recruitment consultants are here to help.
Current Job Openings
Our Professional Team is currently hiring for the following roles:
- Site Manager, Dublin
- Health and Safety Advisor, Kilkenny
- Assistant Site Manager, Kildare
- Project Manager, Dublin
- Senior Quantity Surveyor, Kildare
- Purchasing Manager, Meath
- Health and Safety Advisor, Kildare
- Senior Estimator, Meath
- Passive Fire Protection Supervisor, Dublin
- Quantity Surveyor, Dublin
- Civil Engineer, Dublin
- Utility Surveyors, Dublin
Our Trades and Labour team is currently hiring for the following roles:
- Teleporter Driver, Meath
- Demolition Operative, Dublin
- MIG Welder, Clare
- 1st Fix Carpenter, Wicklow
- Basic/Advanced Scaffolder, Wexford
- Teleporter Driver, Clare
- Cleaner, Dublin
- 360 Teleporter Driver, Westmeath
- Powder Coater, Kildare
- Welder, Kerry
- Cladder, Limerick
Trending Industry News
The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) said today it has already exceeded its original target of funding 25,000 homes by 2030, significantly ahead of schedule. Building on this progress, ISIF has now set a new target of funding an additional 25,000 homes by 2030, bringing the total to 50,000. The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, part of the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA), also today announced four new housing investment commitments totalling €250m to accelerate the delivery of more new homes across Ireland.
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2. Government agrees to proceed with Cork docklands redevelopment despite rising cost (Source: Irish Examiner)
The Government has approved plans to progress the Cork Docklands redevelopment project. On Tuesday, Cabinet confirmed the redevelopment would go ahead. It had been expected to cost approximately €595m when the plan was first mooted five years ago.The Cork Docklands Enabling Infrastructure Project is to deliver new public realm roads, parks, and other cultural spaces for the city, with the proposals expected to open up space for 10,000 new houses and 25,000 new jobs.
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3. Derelict 200-year-old Leitrim church transformed into €3.25m construction hub creating 15 jobs (Source: Irish Independent)
The €3.25m investment has transformed a derelict 200-year-old church into an impressive 10,000 sq ft innovation, R&D and science hub and is expected to create 15 new roles. The Future Cast Innovation, Research and Development and Education Centre in Manorhamilton was officially opened today (Friday, June 19th) by Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke and attended by Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Marian Harkin.
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Upcoming Events
- GPS/GNSS Training Course For Surveyors And Construction Engineers, 11th July, Dublin
Want to improve your surveys, get more site information and spend less time connecting the dots in the office? Attend the Practical Usage of GPS on Construction Site Training Course with Hitechniques to be more confident in using modern technology on site, complete your jobs faster and increase your revenue with better orders from contractors.
Book your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/gpsgnss-training-course-for-surveyors-and-construction-engineers-tickets-1990110720738?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
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2. International Conference on Digital Twin applications in Construction Engineering, 13th July 2026, Dublin
Promoting collaborative endeavors, the conference aims to offer lively ideas exchange between passionate global scholars, researchers, practitioners, decision-makers, and entrepreneurs. Address the complexities of the field through trendy topics and latest research findings. This conference can catalyze transformative breakthroughs that fuel the growth of innovation.
Book your spot here: https://conferencealerts.co.in/event/100559965?__cf_chl_f_tk=R7MaKhpVX_c3e9F2ZH0F2BUt43uVJ_Du4LnDwmX6IBE-1782988861-1.0.1.1-dv_1kOYLTRUsn6ppjVeKKb9P8THTyS3w.2iRaiN689sMinimize
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Welcome to the Team
We’re delighted to welcome Colm Fitzpatrick to BSS as our new Lead Consultant.
Colm joins our recruitment team with extensive industry knowledge and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional recruitment solutions across the construction sector. His expertise in building lasting relationships with both clients and candidates will further strengthen our ability to connect top construction talent with leading employers throughout Ireland.
Feel free to get in touch with Colm at colm@buildstaff.ie
Stay Connected
Whether you’re searching for your next opportunity or looking to recruit experienced construction professionals, our team is ready to support your hiring needs.
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Thank you for reading this month’s Construction Insights. We look forward to bringing you more industry updates, recruitment opportunities, and market insights in our August edition.
