Are there opportunities in this sector for non-Irish nationals?
Are there overseas opportunities available?
The current situation is that many skilled construction workers, professionals and trades persons are emigrating to secure employment. The result of this is a substantial loss of skills base and expertise in the construction sector, especially in design and building.
Are there opportunities in this sector for non-Irish nationals?
The majority of persons employed in the Irish construction sector today are Irish, with 92 percent recorded as Irish nationals. Approximately 50,000 non-Irish Nationals worked in construction in Ireland in 2007. At the end of 2011, this figure had shrunk to 9,000.
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Questions about the sector
Questions about the career opportunities
Questions about education and training
Questions about global opportunities
Advice for people interested in this area
Structural Engineer
Elaine Dillon "An interest in technology would also be important and an unavoidable if you would like to be an engineer - this is the way of the future"
Civil Engineer
Maria O'Neill "Engineering is all about team work. I'm also organised, and positive. There are no problems, only difficult solutions"
