As we move into the final two months of 2026, Ireland’s construction sector continues to navigate a changing landscape, with housing delivery, infrastructure investment, and workforce capacity remaining key priorities. With many businesses beginning to plan for the year ahead, recruitment and resource planning are becoming increasingly important.

In this month’s Construction Insights, we share a selection of current job opportunities, highlight recent industry developments, and look ahead to recruitment trends as we approach 2027. Whether you’re exploring your next career move or looking to strengthen your team, BSS is 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. Two Galway schools get green light to proceed to construction after 20-year wait (Source: Irish Independent)

Two long-awaited school building projects in Athenry, Co Galway have received approval to proceed to construction, with new facilities planned for Gaelscoil Riada and Coláiste an Eachréidh.The projects have been approved under the Department of Education’s Large Scale Capital Programme, following more than 20 years of waiting for improved facilities. The new Coláiste an Eachréidh building will accommodate 450 pupils and include three special education needs (SEN) classrooms.

 

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2. Construction finished on 154 new homes in Kerry the third quarter of this year (Source: Radio Kerry)

Construction finished on 154 new homes in Kerry during July, August, and September. That’s according to the Central Statistics Office’s (CSO) New Dwelling Completions report for quarter three of 2026. 48 of the completions were in Killarney Local Electoral Area, 41 in Kenmare LEA, 23 in Tralee, 19 in Corca Dhuibhne, 13 in Listowel, and ten were in Castleisland LEA.

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3. Metrolink construction to commence by the end of the year (Source: Trinity News)

On September 16, Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien received Cabinet approval to move the Metrolink project to the detailed tender stage, inviting bids from partners to build and operate the system. While Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) expects final government approval by late 2027 to early 2028, the 12-year contract awarded to infrastructure consulting firms Jacobs and Aecom will allow “visible construction activities” by the end of this year.

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4. Construction leaders welcome record Budget 2027 infrastructure spend, but warn ‘delivery is the real test’ (Source: Irish Construction News)

Following the announcement of Ireland’s €8.65bn Budget 2027 package – comprising €7bn in additional spending and €1.65bn in tax measures – key construction industry representative bodies have issued a mixed response. While welcoming sustained capital investment under the €275.4bn National Development Plan (NDP), industry leaders from the Construction Industry Federation (CIF), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) emphasise that converting record funding into completed homes and infrastructure remains the paramount challenge.

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Upcoming Events 🗓️

  1. DataCentres Ireland, 18–19 November 2026, RDS, Dublin

Now in its 16th year, DataCentres Ireland is the country’s leading event for the data centre sector, bringing together key decision-makers, operators, service providers, and innovators. Combining a free-to-attend exhibition with a multi-streamed conference, it’s your opportunity to discover the latest technologies, share ideas, and shape the future of Ireland’s digital infrastructure.

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Hiring Outlook: Preparing for 2027

As the year draws to a close, employers are beginning to assess their staffing requirements for the coming year. Early recruitment planning can help businesses secure the right talent, reduce project delays, and prepare for anticipated workloads.

At BSS, we continue to connect construction employers with experienced professionals and skilled tradespeople across Ireland. If you’re planning upcoming projects or considering your next career opportunity, our team is ready to help.

Stay Connected

We’re always recruiting for new opportunities across Ireland. If you’re looking for your next role or need support finding the right talent for your business, get in touch with our team.

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Thank you for reading this month’s Construction Insights. We look forward to bringing you more industry news, opportunities, and updates in our October edition.