With the first quarter of 2025 coming to a close, the construction industry continues to thrive with new projects, increased hiring, and exciting developments shaping the months ahead. With spring just around the corner, now is a great time to explore fresh opportunities, whether you’re seeking a new role or looking to expand your team. ️
This month, we bring you the latest job openings, industry news, and upcoming events that will keep you informed and connected. Let’s dive into what’s happening in the construction world this March!
Current Job Openings
Our Professional Team is currently hiring for the following roles:
- Junior Project Manager, Kildare, €45,000 – €55,000
- Quantity Surveyor, Wexford
- Civils Site Foreman, Dublin, €65,000 – €75,000
- Head of Civils, Dublin, €90,000
- Site Manager, Westport
- Civil Engineer, Cork, €55,000 – €65,000
Our Trades and Labour team is currently hiring for the following roles:
- Spotter, Cork
- Carpenter, Dublin
- Teleporter Driver, Wexford
- Track Excavator Operator(15t), Cavan
- Carpenter, Dublin
- Yard Operative, Dublin
- 360 Teleporter Driver with NPORS, Dublin
- Aluminium Window Installer, Dublin
Trending Industry News ️
- Construction firm lodges plans to complete unfinished Cavan development (Source: Irish Independent)
A construction firm has tabled plans aimed at completing a half finished housing estate in Ballyjamesduff in county Cavan. Mollmac Ltd was initially given the green light to finalise a residential development known as ‘Woodlands’ at a site on the outer fringes of the east Cavan town in 2018. The proposed development had previously been approved in February 2004 to Monaghan-based firm Seaview Castle Contracts Ltd who later went into receivership.
2. Brand new TV series will feature Limerick Builders (Source: Limerick Live)
THE NEW series ‘Na Builders’, is the first of its kind on Irish screens, and delves into the lives in the construction industry in Ireland. There are over 160,000 people employed in the industry in the country. These people build, renovate and reimagine our countryside and our towns.
3. Monthslong construction project to begin this week at Ireland, Ironwood intersection (Source: WNDU.com)
Starting Thursday, temporary lane restrictions and closures will be in place as work begins on the Ireland Road and Ironwood Road Intersection Improvement Project. The project involves a full reconstruction of the pavement, realignment of the curbs and the installation of new traffic signals. Construction will be completed in six phases. Each phase could take up to 21 days to complete.
4. Dan Lowrey’s pub on Cork’s MacCurtain Street is approved for expansion (Source: Irish Examiner)
A popular Cork City pub has been granted planning to extend its premises. Developers Tivoli Fuels (Cork) Limited, which runs Dan Lowrey’s at 13 MacCurtain Street, sought permission from Cork City Council for a change of use of the ground and basement floors at its neighbouring building, 14 MacCurtain Street, from a salon to a public house. Now a vacant site, permission was also sought at Unit 14 for several alterations, including the demolition of a section of walls between the two units to provide access between the buildings at the ground floor and basement levels.
5. Cork City Council plans ‘world-class amenity space’ as part of redevelopment of south docklands (Source: Irish Examiner)
Cork City Council is pressing ahead with ambitious multi-million euro plans to redevelop the south docklands, with its latest project to work on the roads, streets and open spaces in the area to create a “world-class amenity space”. It has gone out to tender for a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the works which will include dedicated cycle and pedestrian infrastructure linking the south-east suburbs to the city centre via Centre Park Road and Monahan Road.
Upcoming Events ️
1. National Construction Summit: 2-3rd April 2025
The National Construction Summit 2025 is Ireland’s most prominent event for professionals in the construction industry. This highly anticipated gathering will return on 2nd and 3rd April 2025 at the state-of-the-art Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin. Whether you’re an experienced contractor, an innovative architect, or a policymaker driving industry change, this event is your ultimate platform to learn, connect, and grow.
2. IHBA Housebuilding Summit 2025: 8th April, 2025
We are excited to announce that BSS Building Staff Solutions will be exhibiting at the upcoming IHBA Housebuilding Summit 2025, taking place on April 8th at Croke Park, Dublin. This annual event is a cornerstone for professionals in the homebuilding industry, offering a platform to explore the challenges and opportunities in delivering 300,000 new homes by 2030.
For more information about the event and to secure a place, see here: https://housebuildingsummit.com
As the construction sector continues to evolve, now is the perfect time to explore new career opportunities or secure top talent for your projects. Our team is here to support you every step of the way.
For job inquiries or recruitment solutions, contact us at info@buildstaff.ie or call 017071012.
Stay connected, and keep building. ️
