Plenty of opportunities for those working in the construction industry in Ireland.
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) in Ireland say that approximately 112,000 workers will be required in an effort to deliver some ambitious targets in Government housing, infrastructure and FDI (foreign direct investment) strategies in Ireland in the next four years.
The CIF launched a website on Monday aimed at enticing Irish emigrants to return home, with the construction industry in Ireland set to grow by 9% on an annual basis up to 2020.
The launch of the website, which features career opportunities in the construction industry, follows a report commissioned by the CIF (Demand for Skills in Construction to 2020) and carried out by DKM economic consultants, which states that construction activity can sustain an additional 112,000 jobs up to 2020 with an estimated €17.8billion worth of projects in the pipeline in 2017.
The report identified the demand for the different professions and trades within the construction industry for the next three years.
It found that the Irish industry will require, up to 2020, in the region of:
- 15,200 electricians
- 7,800 bricklayers
- 11,800 plumbers
- 30,800 carpenters and joiners
- 13,900 plasters/Floor and tilers
- 9,400 painters and decorators
- 9,600 managers
- 18,100 operatives
- 27,600 general labourers
“The construction industry is growing strongly across all our sectors and trades,” said Director General of the CIF, Tom Parlon.
“We are asking Irish people with construction experience who have left Ireland to consider returning to take up a role in construction. There is sufficient work in the pipeline to require about another 112,000 jobs up to 2020 and beyond.”
The CIF is attempting to ensure there are sufficient skilled employees by engaging in several initiatives,” Parlon added.
“We’re working with the Education and Training Boards (ETBs) to upskill those on the live register with construction experience. We’re attracting young people into the industry by highlighting the modern globalised careers available.
“Finally, we’re trying to get the positive news about the industry and Ireland in general to those in the diaspora to attract them back. Cifjobs.ie will highlight the jobs available in our member companies and allow potential candidates to engage directly with Ireland’s leading construction companies.”
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