As we approach the final weeks of the year, activity across Ireland’s construction sector continues at a strong pace. November was full of new project announcements, increased hiring demand, and ongoing progress across residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments. With 2026 planning underway industry-wide, both clients and candidates are positioning themselves for a busy year ahead.

In this month’s Construction Insights, we highlight current job openings, key industry updates, and events shaping year-end activity. Whether you’re exploring new opportunities or strengthening your team, our recruiters are here to support every step of the process.

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. Ireland’s construction sector to be worth over €20bn by 2027 (Source: Irish Independent)

Ireland’s construction market is set to expand by 10pc by 2027 to more than €20.4bn, with activity in civil engineering and commercial projects spearheading the growth. A new report published by UK-based Construction Information Services (CIS) reckons that despite the huge demand in Ireland for homes, the residential sector here will deliver cumulative growth of just 5pc between 2026 and the end of 2027.

Image Source: Irish Independent

2. €220m Rosslare Europort Hub to create 2,000 jobs for the region ( Source: Wexford Local)

Iarnród Éireann, Port Authority for Rosslare Europort, has confirmed its intent to lodge a planning application for the development of the Rosslare Offshore Renewable Energy Hub (Rosslare ORE Hub), a landmark new facility designed to support Ireland’s growing offshore wind, wave and tidal industry. The plans, which will be submitted to An Coimisiún Pleanála next week, are a blueprint for the State’s largest ever purpose-built port facility dedicated to offshore renewable energy (ORE).

Image Source: Wexford Local

3. Laois company becomes first in Ireland to achieve top sustainability rating (Source: Laois Today)

Midland Steel Group, based in Portlaoise, has achieved a major sustainability milestone.They have become the first company in Ireland and only the second across the independent CARES (Certification Authority for Reinforcing Steels) network to be awarded 3 Stars under the Sustainable Constructional Steel (SCS) certification – the highest rating available. The company also retained a ‘Very Good’ rating under BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing, reinforcing its commitment to responsible material sourcing, carbon reduction, and supply chain transparency.

Image Source: Laois Today

4. Green light for 99 homes in Waterford despite fears that construction will interfere with flights (Source: Independent IE)

Other concerns centred on infrastructure, local amenities, light pollution and overshadowing, noise pollution, anti-social behaviour, privacy and security, and the potential environmental impact. Waterford’s local authority has given the green light for 99 homes in the south eastern outskirts of the city, despite concerns that construction could interfere with flights in to and out of Waterford Airport.

Image Source: Independent IE

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As we head into the final month of 2025, hiring activity remains strong across all disciplines. If you are considering a new role or planning to grow your team for upcoming 2026 projects, our consultants are available to assist.

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Thank you for reading this month’s Construction Insights. We look forward to bringing you our year-end edition soon.