Last week Technological University Dublin’s Grangegorman campus hosted the annual Jones Engineering Awards, an evening recognising outstanding students from the School of Engineering & the Built Environment and the Conservatoire for their innovation, dedication, and promise for the future. The ceremony highlighted student projects and achievements across technical and creative disciplines, with awards presented for […]
Ireland’s engineering sector continues to experience strong growth, driven by infrastructure development, housing demand, multinational investment, and the ongoing expansion of technology and energy projects. As a result, engineering career opportunities in Ireland are more diverse and accessible than ever before. From civil and structural engineering to mechanical, electrical, and emerging green energy roles, the […]
Construct Innovate Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2026 webinar series is a five-week programme designed to support the development of ideas from early-stage inspiration through to real-world impact and commercial scale. Titled “From Insight to Impact”, the series runs from March to May 2026 and will explore the full lifecycle of innovation, with a particular focus on […]
The construction sector in Ireland continues to experience strong demand in 2026, driven by infrastructure investment, housing development, commercial expansion, and renewable energy projects. As a result, construction companies across the country are actively hiring skilled professionals at all levels, from site operatives to project managers and engineers. For jobseekers, this creates a competitive but […]
Ireland’s construction and engineering sectors are experiencing sustained demand driven by population growth, housing shortages, infrastructure expansion, and the transition to low-carbon energy systems. While investment and project pipelines remain strong, delivery is increasingly constrained by one critical factor: the availability of skilled engineers and tradespeople. The result is a growing imbalance between national development […]
Ireland’s construction sector is experiencing a sustained period of strong demand, driven by housing shortages, infrastructure expansion, and a growing pipeline of public and private investment projects. In 2026, this demand continues to outpace supply, creating a structural shortage of skilled workers across key trades and engineering disciplines. For jobseekers, this environment represents one of […]
Ireland’s housing market continues to shift under the pressure of demand, supply constraints, and rising costs. New data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) provides a detailed picture of how the sector is evolving, from construction levels and property prices to buyer profiles and vacancy rates. Senior Statistician Cormac Halpin outlines the key insights from […]
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD has welcomed Dublin City Council’s announcement of a major new Home Building Programme that will see approximately 4,000 homes delivered across more than 30 sites in the city over the next four years. He highlighted the initiative as a clear example of the ambition and […]
Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins MLA has launched two new recruitment campaigns aimed at strengthening frontline operational and technical capacity across the region’s road network. The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is seeking to recruit Industrial Road Workers and Trainee Civil Engineering Assistants, roles described as essential to the maintenance, safety, and ongoing development of […]
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is launching a recruitment campaign for the purpose of recommending persons for appointment to the position of Senior Quantity Surveyor Grade I in the Department. The post of Senior Quantity Surveyor Grade I is a full-time position, based in Dublin or Limerick reporting to the Director of Property […]
