Property Sector
- New Homes Sales Manager (Developer): €90,000 – €100,000
- Business & Project Support Administrator: €55,000
- Marketing Manager (Residential Developer): €80,000
- Maintenance Coordinator: €35,000 – €40,000
Hiring activity across the Irish property sector is expected to remain consistent throughout 2026, with continued demand centred around residential developments, property management, and facilities roles as housing delivery continues. Employers are still dealing with a shortage of experienced professionals, which is making it more difficult to secure the right candidates. As a result, competition for talent and the need to retain existing staff remain key challenges. Salary levels, overall benefits, and work life balance are playing a greater role in attracting candidates. While Dublin continues to lead activity, there is ongoing growth across Cork, Galway and Limerick.
Civil & Mechanical Engineering Sector
- Site Agent (Infrastructure) – Roscommon: €85,000 – €90,000
- Site Engineer (Energy) – Kerry – €65,000: €70,000
- Quantity Surveyor (Roads & Water) – Wicklow: €80,000 – €85,000
- Senior Quantity Surveyor (Data Center) – Kildare: €100,000-€120,000
Recruitment levels within Ireland’s civil engineering sector remain strong, supported by continued investment in infrastructure, housing and transport projects. Demand is particularly high for Quantity Surveyors and Site Engineers across the country. Within the mechanical and electrical space, data centre projects continue to drive hiring activity. With potential changes to restrictions around data centre development in Ireland, there is an expectation that skilled professionals who previously moved abroad may return to the market. Key roles in demand include Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Pre Construction Managers.
Construction Sector
- Health & Safety Manager – Developer, South Dublin: €90,000 – €100,000 + Package
- Senior Engineer – Residential Developer, Greater Dublin: €80,000 + Package
- Foreman – Housing Developer, North Dublin: €70,000
Developers and main contractors across Ireland continue to face ongoing challenges in securing experienced professionals to deliver active projects. Demand remains strongest for site leadership roles, engineering positions and health and safety specialists who can manage risk and maintain project timelines. Salary expectations remain high, particularly within the Dublin market, and employers who are unclear on salary or progression opportunities are losing candidates at pace. Practical delivery experience is now valued more highly than job titles or length of experience alone.
Financial Services & Credit Market Sector
- Member Service Officer: €28,000 – €32,000
- Mortgage Advisors & Specialists: €45,000 – €85,000 OTE
- Mortgage Associates & Advisors: €28,000 – €32,000 (Junior), €40,000 – €55,000 (Senior)
- Mortgage Officer: €40,000 – €50,000 (Hybrid working after initial period)
Demand across financial services in 2026 continues to be influenced by regulatory developments, digital transformation, and ongoing lending activity. Changes within the lending market have enabled credit unions to compete more directly with brokers, lenders and banks on base salary, although commission structures remain more conservative compared to broker-led environments.
Mortgage-related hiring remains strong, particularly for experienced professionals who can manage high volumes while maintaining compliance standards. Credit unions are increasingly differentiating themselves through flexible working arrangements, hybrid options and a strong community-focused approach. These factors are strengthening their position as a competitive employer within the wider financial services market.
Life Science Sector
- R&D Engineering Manager (Medical Devices), Co. Wexford: €70,000 -95,000
- Maintenance Electrician (Pharmaceuticals), Co. Dublin: €58,000
- Senior Manager, Supply Chain (IVD MedTech), Co. Wexford: €120,000
- QC Analyst (Pharmaceuticals), North Dublin: €35,000 – €38,000
The life sciences and engineering sector in Ireland is expected to remain strong over the coming years, with government projections indicating more than 20,000 additional roles within biopharma by 2027. Demand for highly specialised and niche skillsets continues to grow, particularly within quality and regulatory functions. Employers are increasingly seeking candidates with a broad skill profile, combining deep expertise in one area with working knowledge across related disciplines.
Many organisations are making greater use of contract hiring to support project flexibility, particularly in areas such as technology transfer. Salary levels are rising steadily, typically in the range of 5 to 10 per cent, with more significant increases for niche roles. One of the main challenges for employers remains the shortage of specialist talent. Flexible and hybrid working options continue to be a key factor for candidates when assessing new opportunities.
