As we move further into the first quarter of the year, activity across Ireland’s construction sector continues to build momentum. With project mobilisations underway and strong pipelines confirmed for 2026, demand for skilled professionals remains high across both professional and trades disciplines.

In this month’s Construction Insights, we’re sharing our latest job opportunities, recent industry developments, and insights into hiring trends shaping the months ahead. Whether you’re planning your next career move or expanding your workforce, our recruitment specialists are here to support you.

Current Job Openings

Our Professional Team is currently hiring for the following roles:

Our Trades and Labour team is currently hiring for the following roles:

Trending Industry News

  1. Future Cork: 2026 must be year of infrastructure delivery for the city (Source: Irish Examiner)

Over the last 18 months, we have witnessed intense policy activity and strategic positioning across construction and infrastructure. The Government has revised the National Development Plan and the National Planning Framework and established the Infrastructure Delivery Task Force and the Housing Activation Office, which have the potential to improve how Government, agencies and local authorities coordinate.

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2. Ireland needs 95,000 construction workers to meet housing targets (Source: Gript IE)

At least 95,000 additional construction workers will be needed over the next four years to meet Government housing targets, according to a new report published on Thursday. Property Industry Ireland (PII), the trade association within IBEC representing the property and construction sector, said that the Irish construction sector will need to add between 95,000 and 110,000 new workers to meet targets.3.

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3. Plans lodged for 130 new homes on former Dell site in Ballincollig (Source: Irish Examiner)

O’CALLAGHAN Properties (OCP) has sought permission to build 130 homes in Ballincollig on a site at Innishmore, formerly occupied by global tech company DELL EMC. The proposal for a large-scale residential development by OCP-linked Castle Peak Properties Ltd will involve demolishing a two-storey building previously occupied by DELL and replacing it with a mix of apartments and duplex homes, ranging from one to three-bed units.

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4. Technology investment will signal success in Ireland’s next phase of construction growth (Source: Construction Mag UK)

Digitalisation is expected to reshape project delivery across Ireland’s construction industry as another 12 months of growth is forecast for 2026. Investment in critical infrastructure is predicted to unlock a significant pipeline of civil engineering and commercial projects, and although house building has seen a slowdown since 2024, policy certainty in the new national housing plan is likely to result in activity picking up pace in the year ahead.

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Upcoming Events

  1. CIF People Management in Construction, Online Workshop

This 3 day programme was developed to assist Construction / Site Managers in the daily tasks of managing teams on site. The course will give them the tools to negotiate with stakeholders, mentoring current and new staff and dealing with the possible challenges of conflict on site.

Register for the event here: https://ciftraining.ie/product/people-management-in-construction/#1663932419209-37117742-6f5f

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2. Construction Recruitment and Training Fair, Blanchardstown, Dublin

Meet with employers and training providers and find the right job for you. INTREO, the Public Employment Service, in the Department of Social Protection is delighted to host a Multi-Sectoral Recruitment and Training Fair in conjunction with Blanchardstown Centre. The fair is part of Intreo’s Work and Skills campaign and is taking place in Blanchardstown Centre Level 2 on Friday, 13 March from 10.00am until 12.30pm.

Register for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/recruitment-and-training-fair-tickets-1980939840388?aff=erelexpmlt

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Let’s Talk Opportunities

If you’re exploring new opportunities or seeking to grow your team in 2026, we would be delighted to assist.

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Thank you for reading this month’s Construction Insights. We look forward to sharing further updates in March.