Construction-related workers were the most in-demand professionals among prospective employers during 2025 amid increasing demand for housing and infrastructure, new data from hiring platform IrishJobs shows.
Project managers were the most sought-after professionals, according to the firm, with demand growing by 7% compared to 2024. Demand for project managers is particularly acute in the construction and IT sectors.
Accountant, site manager, supervisor, and quantity surveyor made up the remainder of the top five most in-demand roles. Construction-related roles have now topped the most highly sought-after roles for three consecutive years.
