Welcome to the another edition of Construction Connect! We’re just two months away from the end of another dynamic year.✨ With 2024 winding down, the construction industry shows no signs of slowing, with so many exciting projects still on the horizon. In this month’s edition, we’re bringing you the latest job openings, industry news, and key events to help you make the most of the final quarter. Let’s finish the year strong together! 🏗️💪🏻
Current Job Openings
Our Professional Team 🏗️ is currently hiring for the following roles:
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Project/Contracts Manager, Kildare, €90,000 – €110,000
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Construction Project Manager, Dublin, €65,000 – €79,500
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Civils Project Manager, Dublin,€90,000 – €110,000
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CSA Engineer, Cork, €60,000 – €75,000
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Field Services Engineer, Dublin, €35,000
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Junior Quantity Surveyor, Dublin, €40,000 – €45,000
Our Trades and Labour team👷🏻is currently hiring for the following roles:
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Groundworker, Kildare
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Fireplace Installer, South Dublin
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Marble Stone worker, Dublin
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Advanced Scaffolder, Dublin
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Stonemason, Kildare
Trending Construction News
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Ireland needs 80,000 more workers to fix roads, homes and power (Source: Irish Independent)
Ireland needs almost 80,000 more construction workers to address its infrastructural deficit, a 47pc increase from current levels, according to a new report from the Fiscal Council.However if productivity improved in the building sector, less than 20,000 extra workers would do, it says.
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Council to increase number of affordable homes it will build in Cork next year (Source: Irish Examiner)
Cork County Council is to significantly ratchet up the number of ‘discounted’ affordable homes it will build next year. They are designed for people in the ‘squeezed middle’ who earn too little to afford a property on the open market and too much to qualify for social housing
Gas Networks Ireland has broken ground to mark the commencement of construction for a €32m Central Grid Injection (CGI) facility in Mitchelstown. CGI facilities provide injection points for biomethane production sites that may be located remotely from the existing gas network.The network operator describes the initiative as a transformative step in Ireland’s transition towards renewable energy, enabling the injection of biomethane into the national gas network.
- Country’s first 3D printed housing project to be unveiled in Dundalk (Source: Dundalk Democrat IE)
The three 3D homes at Grange Close in Dundalk will be launched in November and will provide accommodation for three local families on County Louth’s housing list, it has been announced. HTL.tech in collaboration with Louth County Council, Roadstone Ltd, and LMETB, have designed and built three 3-bedroom homes at the site.
Upcoming Events
🏆 Irish Construction Excellence Awards 2025 🏆
The annual Irish Construction Excellence Awards 2025 (ICE Awards 2025) is now open for entries with deadline 29th November 2024. The ICE Awards is a celebration of the industry’s most ground-breaking achievements, shining a spotlight on innovation, creativity, design and craftsmanship.
See more information about the event on the official website here: https://iceawards.ie
🎓University Open Days 🎓
Open Days are being organised by various universities across the country to give both students and professionals a first hand chance to interact with the faculty and discuss about the various courses, fees etc. See a full list of such days being held in 2024 here: https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2024/10/29/open-days-a-selection-from-irelands-technological-universities/ (Source: Irish Times)
And that’s a wrap on this month’s edition of ‘Construction Connect’. As always, we’re here to support your career journey or assist with your recruitment needs. If you’re exploring new opportunities or looking to make a hiring decision, our team is ready to help you find the right fit.
Please reach out to us at info@buildstaff.ie or call 017071012 for more information. Thank you for being a part of our construction community, and we look forward to connecting with you again next month!
