What’s Inside the 2026 Survey
- Salary ranges across 30+ construction & M&E roles
- Breakdown by experience level (0–2, 3–5, 6–10, 10+)
- Most in-demand roles in Ireland right now
- Hiring hotspots across Dublin, Cork, Limerick & beyond
- Market trends shaping salaries in 2026
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Want to know what professionals in your role are really earning across Ireland? Fill out the short form below to get instant access to Breagh Recruitment’s 2026 Construction & M&E Salary Survey, packed with real salary data, hiring trends, and career insights.
2026 Construction Salary Insights
📈 Construction demand continues to grow
Major infrastructure, housing, data centre and renewable energy projects are driving strong demand for construction professionals across Ireland and Europe.
💰 Salaries are rising across all disciplines
A shortage of experienced professionals is pushing salaries higher—especially for engineers, site managers, quantity surveyors, and M&E specialists.
🔥 The most in-demand roles (and highest paying)
Discover which roles are hardest to fill—and where candidates are securing the biggest salary increases in today’s market.
🏗️ Where the opportunities are in 2026
From Dublin’s data centre boom to large-scale infrastructure projects like MetroLink and DART+, see where hiring is strongest.
🧠 Use real data to plan your next move
Benchmark your salary, prepare for negotiations, or identify higher-paying opportunities with Ireland’s leading contractors and developers.