Sigmar Recruitment | Salary Guide 2016
In Demand for 2016
Hot Jobs
Quantity Surveyor
Project Manager
M&E Design Engineer
Structural Design Engineer
Safety Professional
Top Skills
Design professionals with BIM
“Irish construction industry output to
be 42% higher in 2016 than in 2012,
according to the Society of Chartered
Surveyors. Construction skills are
once again in demand as the supply of
quantity surveyors, project managers
and senior engineers tightens.”
Project management skills and relevant
certification
Mechanical, electrical building services
and structural design skills
Site professionals who are aware of
recent changes in the building codes
Salaries in 2016
Salaries for all construction positions
should rise, although some at a moderate
rate. Quantity surveyors and design
engineers with 4-5 years’ experience are
likely to see pronounced rises due to
demand and supply at this level.
Top Tips For 2016
For junior engineers, excellent MS Excel, MS Project and
Primavera skills are all seen as very relevant whether you
are looking at project management, planning or quantity
surveying. Also companies increasingly appreciate candidates
who understand programmes, commercial aspects and how
projects fit together in a practical way.
For graduates or ex-tradespeople looking to become more
involved in engineering/project management, pursue third
level education to the highest level to give yourself more
options (i.e. a level 8 engineering degree will give more
options than an ordinary degree/diploma). Most contractors
who are now hiring express a preference for degree level.
Sigmar Recruitment | Salary Guide 2016
Thoughts on the Market
2016
At present, the construction market looks in an
increasingly healthy state compared to the significant
fall off in activity at the end of the last decade. There
is an increased level of activity in both the commercial
and residential building sectors, with both larger and
medium sized companies benefiting. We are seeing
both design and site professionals in demand and the
increased level of jobs has also had a positive effect
on opportunities for tradespeople such as carpenters
and electricians. The upsurge in activity has meant
that contracting and consulting companies are facing
challenges however in attracting staff in certain areas,
particularly intermediate (3-5 years’ experience) level
engineers and surveyors, as many in this bracket
relocated to the UK or further afield in countries such
as Australia.
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Architectural Technician
Certainly more jobseekers who emigrated are starting
to look at Ireland closely again, and Sigmar were able to
successfully place several candidates relocating back
to Ireland in 2015. However despite salary increases
in Ireland, salary levels in the UK plus exchange rate
differentials provide significant competition.
Get in touch with our team by emailing
[email protected] or call us on
+353 1 4744600.
DUBLIN
REST OF IRELAND
1-2 Years Exp 3-5 Years Exp 5 Years+ Exp
1-2 Years Exp 3-5 Years Exp 5 Years+ Exp
30k +
35-38k +
40-45k
25-30k
30-35k
35-40k
30-35k +
45k +
50k +
30-33k
35-45k
45k +
Design Engineer - Consultancy
30-35k
35-45k
45k +
30-32k
35-40k +
45k +
Planning Consultant
30-35k
40-50k
50k +
30-33k
38-45k
45k +
Architect
HEALTH & SAFETY
Health & Safety Officer
Health & Safety Manager
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DUBLIN
REST OF IRELAND
1-2 Years Exp
3-5 Years Exp
5 Years+ Exp
1-2 Years Exp 3-5 Years Exp 5 Years+ Exp
28-32k
35-45k
45-50k
25-30k
35-40k
40-45k
-
45-55k
55k +
-
45k +
50k +
Sigmar Recruitment | Salary Guide 2016
PROPERTY SERVICES
DUBLIN
1-2 Years Exp 3-5 Years Exp
REST OF IRELAND
5 Years+ Exp
1-2 Years Exp 3-5 Years Exp
5 Years+ Exp
Building Services Engineer
30-35k
40-45k
50k +
32k
40k
50k +
Facilities Engineer
30-38k
40-50k
50-55k
35k
45k
50k +
Facilities Manager (Hard & Soft Services)
40k +
50k+
55-65k
35-40k
40-45k
50-55k
SITE BASED ROLES
DUBLIN
REST OF IRELAND
1-2 Years Exp
3-5 Years Exp
5 Years+ Exp
1-2 Years Exp
3-5 Years Exp
5 Years+ Exp
Site Engineer
28-32k
35-45k
45-55k
25-30k
35-40k
45k +
Site Manager
40k
45-50k
55k +
35k
40-45k
45-50k
36-40k
45-50k
55-65k
35k +
35-45k
50-55k
50k
55-60k
65k +
45k
45-50k
50-55k
-
60-65k
70k +
-
55-60k
60k +
Quantity Surveyor
Project Manager
Contracts Manager
All salaries taken as annual in Euros, based on working in Ireland. Bonus/car allowance not included. Figures are based on current market rates.
Salaries are subject to variances based on the individual, the company size and other external factors. Parameters indicate the highest and lowest
salary level for each position.
Sigmar Recruitment | Salary Guide 2016
Sigmar Recruitment, established in 2002, is a leading
Irish recruitment services company with 15 specialist
divisions across the entire recruitment process and
managed service spectrum. Winner of 33 awards for
recruitment excellence and workplace culture, we
employ over 100 industry specialists in Dublin, Cork,
Galway, and Poland.
Dublin
13 Hume Street,
Dublin D02 F861
Tel: +353 (0)1 4744600
Email: [email protected]
Our experience extends across: Accountancy &
Finance, Banking & Financial Services, Construction
& Property Services, Engineering, HR, IT, Insurance,
Legal, Life Sciences, Marketing, Multilingual, Sales
and Supply Chain.
Find our more about us at www.sigmar.ie
Galway
Dockgate,
Dock Road,
Galway H91 PC04
Tel: +353 (0)91 563868
Email: [email protected]
Cork
33 South Bank,
Crosses Green,
Cork T12 F611
Tel: +353 (0)21 431 5770
Email: [email protected]