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Empire Recruitment is acting on behalf of a well‑establishedand expanding architectural practice, to recruit an experienced ArchitecturalTechnologist.

The practice delivers a diverse portfolio of publicand private sector projects

• Preparation of detailed architectural and technical drawings using ArchiCAD
• Assistance with planning applications, statutory consents (Fire Safety Certs, DAC’s)  and compliance documentation
• Development of construction details and technical solutions aligned with design intent
• Coordination  with architects, surveyors, engineers and external consultants
• Support across residential, commercial, conservation and public sector projects
• Contribution to tender documentation and responses to technical queries during     construction
• Site  inspections, hosting site meetings and progress reporting
• Ensuring  compliance with Irish Building Regulations and planning requirements

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• Qualification  in Architectural Technology or Architectural Technology & Design
• Strong   working knowledge of ArchiCAD
• Good  understanding of Irish planning and building regulations
• Experience working on residential and/or commercial projects
• Strong technical detailing skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively within a team environment
• Site  experience, including conducting inspections and hosting site meetings
• Full  clean driving licence and own transport

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Pension, finish early every Friday, hybrid working options

Empire Recruitment is recruiting for a motivated and commercially focused Regional Sales Manager to drive sales performance within an assigned territory. This role is responsible for developing new business, strengthening existing customer relationships, and promoting a specialist range of construction products to contractors, designers, engineers, and other industry stakeholders.

You will manage the full sales cycle — from lead generation and customer engagement through to quotation, order progression, and ongoing account management. A strong understanding of construction products and their on-site application is essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively across internal teams to ensure excellent customer outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Grow revenue within your region by identifying and converting new business opportunities
• Build long-term relationships with existing customers to encourage repeat business
• Develop and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities aligned with regional sales targets
• Prepare and submit accurate quotations and tender submissions
• Consistently work towards, and where possible exceed, agreed sales targets and KPIs
• Produce sales forecasts and activity reports as required

Customer Engagement & Representation

• Act as a professional ambassador for the business within your region
• Arrange and attend customer meetings, site visits, and project discussions
• Provide product guidance and technical input to customers, including engineers and architects
• Deliver professional sales presentations and CPD-style sessions when required
• Attend trade shows, exhibitions, and networking events to promote the product range

Internal Coordination & Administration

• Ensure sales orders are clearly communicated to internal teams with accurate product, pricing, and delivery details
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using CRM and digital systems
• Manage your diary, email, and customer correspondence effectively
• Liaise closely with operations, accounts, technical, and quality teams to ensure smooth order progression
• Complete required documentation in line with quality and compliance procedures

Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Work in line with certified quality, environmental, and health & safety management systems
• Promote safe working practices, including driving for work requirements
• Report hazards, issues, or corrective actions when identified
• Stay informed on competitor activity, market trends, and emerging industry practices
• Suggest improvements to processes, customer experience, and sales performance

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Skills & Experience

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven success in a field-based sales role
• Strong understanding of construction products, building materials, or related technical solutions
• Experience working with contractors, developers, engineers, or design professionals
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Personal Attributes

• Results-driven with strong commercial awareness
• Confident communicator, able to handle sensitive or complex discussions professionally
• Well organised with excellent time management skills
• Customer-focused, with a commitment to service quality
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable approach

Qualifications & Tools

• Qualification in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Competent with MS Office, CRM systems, and online tools
• Knowledge of marketing channels and sales techniques is an advantage

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Salary DOE

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21 Days Annual Leave

Empire Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Technical Team Leader to support and guide a busy technical department within a manufacturing environment serving the construction sector. This role sits between senior technical management and the technical support team, ensuring daily outputs are delivered accurately, efficiently, and to a consistently high standard.

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You will combine strong technical expertise with people leadership, coordinating workloads, supporting team development, and acting as a key technical point of contact across the wider business. The role requires close collaboration with sales, marketing, production, and project delivery teams to ensure designs progress smoothly from enquiry through to manufacture and site installation.

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This is a great opportunity for a technically strong professional looking to step into, or further develop, a leadership role within a growing construction-focused business. You’ll have real influence over technical quality, team development, and how projects move from concept to delivery.

Technical Oversight & Quality

• Oversee the daily technical output of the team, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Ensure calculations, designs, drawings, and schedules meet required standards and regulations
• Review and approve technical information prior to issue where appropriate
• Act as the main escalation point for technical queries and problem-solving
• Maintain a high standard of presentation and professionalism across all technical documentation

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Team Leadership

• Plan and coordinate workloads, priorities, and deadlines within the technical team
• Coach and develop team members in construction knowledge, systems, and drawing standards
• Identify skills gaps, training requirements, and opportunities to improve team capability
• Balance productivity and quality in a fast-paced working environment

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Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a technical link between departments such as sales, marketing, quality, and project delivery
• Provide technical input to support pre-sales activity, including layouts, clarifications, and buildability advice
• Help manage competing priorities across multiple live projects

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Process & Continuous Improvement

• Support the implementation of technical strategies and best practices
• Help standardise workflows, calculations, document control, and quality checks
• Contribute to improving efficiency, scalability, and consistency as the business grows
• Ensure work is carried out in line with certified quality, environmental, and health & safety systems
• Promote safe working practices and report any hazards or concerns

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Technical Background

• Strong experience in construction-related technical roles
• Good understanding of groundworks, civil engineering, or residential construction systems
• Ability to confidently interpret architectural, structural, and foundation drawings
• Solid knowledge of building performance principles, including thermal performance and heat loss

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Software & Tools

• Advanced AutoCAD skills
• Experience working with technical drawings, schedules, take-offs, and models
• 3D modelling experience beneficial but not essential

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Personal Attributes

• Organised, detail-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Confident leading people and making technical decisions
• Clear communicator, able to explain complex issues to non-technical colleagues
• Practical, solutions-focused mindset with strong commercial awareness
• Positive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment

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Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience

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Salary DOE

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21 Days Annual Leave

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specification Manager to play a key role in influencing construction projects at the early design stage. This position is focused on working with architects, engineers, consultants, and design professionals to ensure products are selected, specified, and carried through to project delivery.

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You will be the technical point of contact for design teams, combining product knowledge with relationship-building to support long-term, specification-driven growth. Internally, you’ll work closely with sales, technical, engineering, and product teams to ensure solutions meet both market and regulatory requirements.

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• Engage with design professionals to influence product selection during project planning and design
• Support inclusion of products within drawings, schedules, and tender documentation
• Build and sustain strong networks across architectural, engineering, and consultancy practices
• Present technical information through CPD sessions, workshops, and seminars
• Monitor project pipelines from concept through to completion using CRM and project tracking tools
• Collaborate with sales colleagues to convert specified projects into secured orders
• Act as a technical resource for internal teams, sharing product knowledge and application guidance
• Keep informed on changes to building regulations, standards, and sustainability expectations
• Provide market insight to support product development and future innovation
• Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and professional forums
• Maintain accurate documentation relating to specifications, compliance, and revisions
• Contribute to continuous improvement across processes, quality, and customer experience
• Operate in line with certified quality, environmental, energy, and health & safety management systems
• Identify and report any health and safety concerns appropriately

• Demonstrable experience influencing specifications within the construction or built environment sector
• Strong ability to engage, persuade, and build credibility with technical decision-makers
• Background or qualification in engineering, architecture, construction, or a related discipline
• Confident communicator with strong presentation skills
• Technically capable with a detail-oriented approach
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Commercially aware and customer-focused
• Comfortable working with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and digital tools
• Proactive, adaptable, and positive in a fast-moving environment
• Willing and able to travel nationwide as required

Salary DOE

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Company Vehicle

21 Days Annual Leave

Empire Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing building retrofit contractor operating across the Midlands and North Dublin. Due to ongoing project growth, the company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver multiple retrofit projects, including external wall insulation, energy efficiency upgrades, and other building improvement works.

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This is a senior role offering autonomy, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to shape and influence project delivery across a portfolio of high-profile, multi-disciplinary projects

Project Management

• Take full ownership of multiple live retrofit projects from initiation to completion
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth delivery
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and within budget

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Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead project teams including site managers, supervisors, and subcontractors
• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide clear guidance to achieve project objectives
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance

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Risk,Compliance & Reporting

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies
• Prepare regular project reports for senior management, highlighting progress, risks, and milestones

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Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring excellent communication and strong relationships
• Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve any project-related issues efficiently

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Financial Management

• Monitor project budgets, track costs, and manage change control processes
• Ensure profitability while maintaining high standards of delivery

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in project management within construction, ideally in retrofit or building improvement works
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects (external wall insulation, energy efficiency, heat pumps, cavity wall insulation, internal insulation, façade upgrades, etc.) highly desirable
• Proven track record of managing multiple live projects successfully
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organisational, planning, and communication skills
• Full clean driving licence
• Proficient in project management software and Microsoft Office

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Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
• PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent project management certification desirable

• Salary: €80,000 – €100,000 DOE
• Company vehicle, laptop, and phone
• Performance bonus
• Senior, autonomous role with a portfolio of exciting multi-disciplinary retrofit projects
• Opportunity to work with a growing and dynamic building retrofit contractor
• Travel across Midlands and North Dublin projects

A popular & expanding business wish to hire a Financial Controller for their County Meath Office.

Financial Management & Reporting

Budgeting & Forecasting

Compliance & Control

Team Management

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Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• 4+ years post-qualification experience, preferably in a multi-entity environment

• Strong technical accounting knowledge & business understanding

• Experience with ERP/financial systems implementation or development

• Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning

• Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills

• Strong commercial acumen and business partnering capability

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Resilient and capable of managing the needs of various stakeholders

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‍€72,000-€85,000+ Benefits Package & Vehicle

Empire Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing retrofit contractor operating across the Midlands and North Dublin regions. Due to ongoing project expansion, our client is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to take full ownership of health and safety standards across multiple live construction sites.

This is a senior, standalone role offering a genuine hybrid working arrangement, combining home-based administration with regular site visits. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving a strong safety culture and ensuring full compliance with Irish health and safety legislation.

Health & Safety Management

• Lead, manage, and continuously improve Health & Safety performance across all company sites
• Act as the primary point of contact for all Health & Safety matters within the business
• Drive a proactive, safety-first culture across site teams, supervisors, and management

Compliance & Legislation

• Ensure full compliance with Irish Health & Safety legislation and construction regulations
• Develop, review, and maintain Health & Safety policies, procedures, and systems
• Prepare, review, and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Ensure compliance with Safe Pass, CSCS, manual handling, working at height, and other statutory training requirements

Site Inspections & Audits

• Carry out regular site inspections and audits across projects in the Midlands and North Dublin
• Identify hazards and unsafe practices, implement corrective actions, and monitor close-out
• Compile detailed inspection reports and provide clear feedback to site management

Incident & Risk Management

• Lead accident, incident, and near-miss investigations
• Complete root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Maintain accurate accident records and statutory reporting

Training & Communication

• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and Health & Safety training as required
• Support and challenge site management to maintain high safety standards
• Liaise with clients, main contractors, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies on Health & Safety matters

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Essential

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a Health & Safety role within construction
• Experience within external insulation, façades, roofing, refurbishment works, or similar construction disciplines is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and enforcement processes
• Proven experience managing Health & Safety across multiple live construction sites
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage at all levels
• Full clean Irish driving licence

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) – essential
• IOSH membership (or working towards) – desirable

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• Salary of €80,000 – €90,000 DOE
• Pension
• Additional Annual Leave
• Hybrid working arrangement offering flexibility and autonomy
• Senior role with full ownership of Health & Safety across the business
• Long-term opportunity with a growing contractor delivering ongoing projects

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Empire Recruitment is partnering with a long-established provider of specialist fire-protection and life-safety solutions. Our client delivers a comprehensive range of services, including the design, supply, installation and maintenance of electrical fire-safety systems used across commercial and residential construction projects.

Their capabilities span fire detection and alarm systems, suppression technologies, emergency lighting, life-safety equipment, ventilation-related safety systems and full regulatory compliance support. They work closely with developers, main contractors and building services teams to deliver fully integrated, project-specific safety solutions. As the business continues to grow nationwide, they are now seeking a Business Development Manager to strengthen their presence within Ireland’s construction and property-development markets.

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The Business Development Manager will play a key role in expanding the company’s footprint across new commercial and residential developments. The successful candidate will:

• Have a minimum of 3 years sales and business development experience within electrical services to commercial clients at scale.

• Drive B2B sales to property developers, construction firms, main contractors, and electrical/M&E subcontractors.

• Generate and win new opportunities for fire-safety and electrical-related system installations in new-build projects.

• Build long-term relationships with key decision-makers including developers, consulting engineers, architects and project managers.

• Support tender submissions, proposals and technical quotations in collaboration with the engineering and project delivery teams.

• Attend site meetings, pre-construction discussions and client briefings to progress opportunities.

• Promote the benefits, compliance requirements and added value of integrated fire-protection and life-safety solutions.

• Achieve set sales targets and contribute to the growth of the company’s pipeline and order book.

• Provide market analysis on trends, competitor activity and emerging project opportunities.

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• Strong background in electrical B2B sales, ideally selling into developers, construction companies, M&E contractors or building services consultancies.

• Proven success developing new business within the Irish construction or building-services sector.

• Good understanding of electrical installations, fire-safety systems or building-safety technologies (experience with alarms/detection/suppression is a strong advantage).

• Confidence discussing technical products and solutions with engineering teams, main contractors and senior stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

• A proactive, self-driven sales approach with the ability to manage a long sales cycle.

• Willingness to travel nationally to meet clients and attend project-related meetings.

• Full clean driver’s licence.

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Salary NEG: €50,000 basic + Commission - OTE €85,000

Benefits Include : company vehicle & pension

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One of Ireland’s leading commercial and industrial construction contractors with 70+ years experience in construction, delivering high-quality building projects across Ireland. Specialising in Sustainable Construction our projects include a wide variety of Commercial, Industrial, Sports & Leisure, Education.

Undertake surveying and setting out.

Review drawings and quantities for accuracy and quality assurance.

Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.

Maintain records necessary to meet project standards.

To provide engineering support to the Contracts Manager and Site Management team.

Management of sub-contractors in conjunction with the Site Manager

Resolve technical difficulties and unexpected issues efficiently.

Undertake additional tasks as required by the Site Manager to facilitate successful construction delivery.

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Minimum 3years experience in a Site Engineer role, ideally with a Main Contractor.

Relevant Qualification Strong knowledge of structural concrete/steel frame construction and external works management.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders and collaborate within teams.

Comprehensive understanding of Health & Safety regulations of valid certifications, including CSR/SAFEPASS/CSCS

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‍€50,000-€60,000+ Benefits

Empire Recruitment is proud to be working on behalf of our client, a leading player in the Irish logistics and road freight sector.

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• Daily Transport Planning: Create and manage delivery schedules for both container and trailer loads from Dublin Port, Cork, Shannon Foynes, and other ports nationwide.

• Fleet Management: Coordinate and optimise the utilisation of up to 70 trucks daily, ensuring maximum efficiency and adherence to delivery windows.

• Route Optimisation: Plan routes across the Irish road network to minimise empty miles, fuel usage, and delays.

• Live Operations Control: Monitor driver progress in real-time, proactively resolving issues such as traffic delays, breakdowns, or unforeseen disruptions.

• Driver Communication & Support: Provide clear instructions, guidance, and problem-solving support to drivers throughout their shifts.

• Customer Service: Act as a key point of contact for clients regarding delivery times, service updates, and problem resolution.

• Compliance: Ensure adherence to Irish and EU transport regulations, driver working hours, health & safety protocols, and port authority requirements.

• Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of loads, performance, and KPIs to support operational reporting and continuous improvement.

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• Proven Experience: Minimum 3–5 years in a freight planning or road transport scheduling role, preferably within container/trailer operations.

• Irish Road Network Knowledge: Strong familiarity with Irish ports, regional hubs, and nationwide road systems.

• Operational Scale: Demonstrated ability to manage large fleets (50+ trucks daily) in a high-volume environment.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Transport Management Systems (TMS), GPS tracking platforms, and Microsoft Office (Excel in particular).

• Problem Solving: Ability to think quickly, adapt under pressure, and implement effective contingency plans.

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with both drivers and customers.

• Flexibility: Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly.

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‍€45,000-€55,000 + Depending On Exp.