Project managers were the most sought-after roles in 2025, according to new data from hiring platform IrishJobs.
The research shows that 8 in 10 of the most in-demand professionals in 2025 were in construction-related sectors, as skills shortages continue across the industry.
Accountant, site manager, supervisor and quantity surveyor were among the most in-demand roles.
Demand for accountants has increased by 39% over the past 12 months, rising from seventh to second position.
Supervisor in construction has appeared in the top 10 list for the first time.
Engineer, foreman, electrician and site engineer all feature in the top ten most in-demand professions, with nurse completing the top ten, falling from fifth position last year.
The insights are based on an analysis of searches by recruiters in the IrishJobs TalentBank, a CV database of over 1.7 million job candidates.
Senior software engineer is the top job in the IT sector, data scientist holds its position as the top job in the science sector for the second consecutive year, loss prevention manager is the top job in the finance sector, production operator in the manufacturing sector, and customer delivery driver in the logistics sector.
"Despite a slight uptick in unemployment in recent months, continued, albeit slowing growth in employment is expected over the next 12 months," said Christopher Paye, Country Director of The Stepstone Group Ireland with responsibility for IrishJobs.
"As employers continue to face a tight labour market, skills shortages are likely to persist across many areas of the economy in 2026," Mr Paye said.
