We're very excited to have Suir Engineering join us at the Citywest Convention Centre for our construction careers fair. Their recruitment team will be talking to jobseekers and taking CVs from 10am to 4pm. Register today for FREE ADMISSION and discover great career opportunities.
Suir Engineering has over 35 years of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (M,E&I) expertise, with a directly employed workforce of more than 1000 people and in the region of €160 million revenue annually – it has offices in Dublin, Waterford, London & Stockholm.
Suir Engineering has a reputation for retaining staff and cultivating its talent from Apprenticeship to Director. As a result, recently over 20 staff celebrated 25 years in the company. Suir provides competitive salaries, opportunities to work abroad and continuous training and development.
Furthermore, the organisation is committed to providing best in class Learning and Development supports. They offer financial assistance for employees returning to third level education. Additionally, they invest heavily in their apprenticeship and graduate program. Suir care about their staff; they care about their employees' health and safety, their environment and professional development. Suir looks for opportunities to promote internally. They aim to provide well-deserved opportunities to those who exceed their working standards – quality, on-time, in-budget, innovative and lean.
Professional engineering and environmental consultancy firm Nicholas O'Dwyer will be exhibiting at the Construction Jobs Expo this November. Click here to register your free place today for this event, which is taking place on Saturday 14th November 2020 in the Citywest Convention Centre.
Nicholas O'Dwyer Ltd is one of the most respected Consulting Engineering practices in Ireland today, providing water engineering, environmental engineering and civil and structural engineering services to public and private sector clients alike.
The context for the work they do is infrastructure. Infrastructure has always been used to transform nature to meet the goals of human societies. The delivery of excellent infrastructure assets - working with nature to meet the goals of human societies - is a global need. The major challenges ahead are those of providing infrastructure for an increased world population and, while doing that, of maintaining a sustainable environment in the face of climate change.
This is an Irish based company with worldwide ambition. They are committed to be the best partner in solving, in a sustainable way, the wide range of exciting and challenging problems the provision and management of assets presents. Their service delivery is results focused and is based on the direct involvement of their senior management team who respond to client requirements and adapt the service to meet these requirements. In everything they do, this company strives to innovate so that they deliver client outcomes smarter, better and faster.
We're delighted to have Jones Engineering Group, a leading engineering contractor, exhibit at Construction Jobs Expo 2020. Meet their recruitment team on Saturday 14th November in the Citywest Convention Centre, Saggart. Register today for FREE ADMISSION.
Joining the Jones Engineering Group team means joining their legacy. Presently, the Group has over 125 years’ experience as a world-class engineering contractor operating internationally. Their motto is a simple one: quality work through quality people. They aim to recruit and train, as well as, retain the best and brightest in the industry. If that sounds like you, then they want you to join their team of over 2,500 employees working in Ireland, UK, Europe and the Middle East.
Fundamentally, their divisions are Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services they provide for their private, public and government clients include BioEnergy, Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Contract Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management and Geo-Surveying.
Thinking of joining the Jones’ Family? See below for a list of reasons why you should consider applying now.
Jones Engineering Group is presently looking for proven self-starters with drive and determination. It’s important that they have the ability to work in a team and on your own and excellent communication skills. Furthermore, there are ongoing opportunities for Project Engineers, Apprenticeships, Surveying and Graduates in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Accounting, Purchasing and Surveying.
Are you looking to build a career you can be proud of? Jobs Expo returns to Croke Park in Dublin this April! Jobs Expo Dublin will take place in the Hogan Suite on Saturday 25th April 2020 (10am-4pm). This event will feature hundreds of active job opportunities at home and abroad and is the only careers exhibition of its type to feature FREE ADMISSION.
Jobs Expo Returns to Dublin: What You Can Expect
* Employers actively recruiting for hundreds of jobs at home and abroad
* Specialised areas dedicated to jobs in particular industries
* Educational experts offering advice on upskilling, part-time and evening courses, and third-level courses
* Start your own business experts offering advice and support networks
* The Career Clinic offering one-to-one CV, job seeking and career advice from professional career guidance counsellors
* A packed seminar timetable on important and topical issues by a range of industry experts
Career Clinic
The Career Clinic offers the chance for attendees to meet with professional development coaches. They can help candidates with crucial issues such as interview skills, CV presentation and changing career direction.
Agenda Stage
Jobs Expo Dublin’s Agenda Stage will host talks on a variety of topics including jobseeking skills such as using social media to land your dream job and interview techniques as well as a CV writing workshop. Other seminars include talks by industry insiders on a variety of career topics.
Register your free place here.
Ireland’s wind energy industry broke new records last year and a third of the country’s electricity now comes from wind according to the annual report from the Irish Wind Energy Association.
There were 24 new wind farms connected in 2019 with a combined installed capacity of 463 MW making it the second-best year on record for new connections. There is now more than 4,100 MW of installed wind energy capacity in the Republic of Ireland.
Headlines results from the annual report include:
Dr David Connolly, CEO of IWEA, said: “Wind energy in Ireland is going from strength to strength. Every year we are cutting more CO2 emissions, reducing Ireland’s dependency on imported fossil fuels and driving down the wholesale price of electricity.
“The two dozen new wind farms we connected last year will enable us to build on our success in 2019 and we have already set new records for the amount of wind energy on the system in the first two months of 2020.”
More potential
Dr Connolly went on to highlight that wind energy in Ireland has not come close to matching its potential.
Dr Connolly continued: “Our target in the Climate Action Plan is to double our installed onshore wind capacity and we are confident we have the pipeline to enable us to do so. We also have enormous offshore wind energy resources with more than 12 GW of offshore projects at some stage of development.
“With the right planning systems, on land and offshore, and the right policies there is no reason why most of Ireland’s electricity should not be coming from wind energy in the second half of this decade.
“That is why it is so important that the Government moves ahead to ensure the first auction in the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme, announced last week, concludes, on time, in June.
“The delays so far in getting the scheme set up mean we’re already looking at a serious slowdown in construction when we need to be building at a much faster rate.
“Any more time lost would slow down the development of new projects and pose a threat to the delivery of the Climate Action Plan.”
Lost wind energy
Despite the strong results there is growing industry concern about the amount of wind energy lost every year. In 2019 this amounted to more than one million MWh of electricity, just under 8 per cent of total production, and enough to power more than 200,000 homes.
This is due to a practice known as ‘Dispatch Down’ which occurs when EirGrid, as the transmission system operator, instructs a wind farm to produce less electricity or even to shut down entirely.
This mainly occurs for two reasons. First, the transmission system in a particular part of the country might not be strong enough to transport all of the wind energy from where it is generated to where it is needed.
The second possibility is a practice known as curtailment where, to ensure system stability, the amount of wind energy on the system is not currently allowed to exceed a limit of 65 per cent of demand.
David Connolly said: “EirGrid is a world leader in integrating renewable energy onto the system. Together with ESB Networks they ensure we can operate the system with large volumes of renewable energy, connect new projects and maintain the stability of the grid.
“But these record levels of dispatch down mean an enormous amount of lost clean energy which must be replaced by fossil fuels.
“We need a stronger transmission system to ensure that we are not wasting electricity and, if we are to achieve our 2030 targets, and beyond them to 2040 and 2050, then we are going to need a plan to build a stronger electricity grid.”
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ByrneLooby will be looking for engineers to join their team at Construction Jobs Expo. On May 23rd their recruiters will be taking CVs at the Citywest Convention Centre from 10am to 4pm. Register today for FREE ADMISSION!
ByrneLooby is a multi-award-winning international consulting engineering practice. The company possesses expertise across the fields of geotechnical, civil, structural, water, marine and environmental engineering. They focus on designing medium to large scale construction projects. ByrneLooby projects are varied and include iconic structures such as the Shard in London, major transportation projects like the Doha Metro in Qatar, flood alleviation projects such as the Bandon Flood Relief Scheme and marine commissions such as the Dublin Port Masterplan.
Their company culture surrounds three core pillars; Technical Excellence, Commitment to Clients and Investing in Our People. ByrneLooby go beyond industry best practice to develop creative ideas and innovative solutions for projects that present unique challenges. Additionally, they work collaboratively with clients, applying this expertise, to achieve optimum outcomes. Their philosophy is to hire great people and then to allow them the space and opportunity to make their contribution.
Although, they’re an Irish company with its headquarters in Dublin, 50% of their business is delivered Internationally. ByrneLooby teams up highly skilled professionals, spread across their offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Belfast, London, Guildford, Manchester, Dubai and Bahrain. Furthermore, the operate at the pinnacle of their chosen discipline, many having made important contributions in their fields of expertise. Their international presence gives them access to an international talent pool which is vital for the growth of the company.
ByrneLooby has completed three acquisitions in the last five years and plans to grow by further building core teams, competencies and by future acquisitions.
For further information about careers at ByrneLooby please visit https://www.byrnelooby.com/
Are you looking to entertain the kids this Engineers Week 2020?
What is Engineering? Where can you find it? 'A Rough Guide' organised by the Department of Electronic Engineering at Maynooth University can show you how engineering has changed our lives!
Science Made Simple, in conjunction with Engineer's Ireland bring their performance to Maynooth University for 11 - 16 years. Shows take place at 09:45, 11:15 and 12:45pm for one hour.
This event will operate a waiting list, so please cancel your bookings if you cannot attend.
A Rough Guide to Engineering takes place on multiple dates.
The Department of Electronic Engineering at Maynooth University offers you one of the best ICT learning environments anywhere. Surrounded by highly-motivated fellow students on a state-of-the-art campus; you will be taught by – and work with – young, energetic, and approachable staff; and you will learn not just science and technology but an ability to design innovative systems, now and for the rest of your professional life. At Maynooth University, they view engineering students not as people who attend lectures but as apprentice professionals.
The TU Dublin School of Architecture invite all applicants to their annual Architecture Open Day, which takes place in the Linenhall building, Bolton Street on 7th March.
The purpose of the Architecture Open Day in Linenhall is to enable applicants to visit and experience architecture and architectural technology studios in the school building, meet staff and students, attend lecture presentations on the application process, including detailed discussions on suitability test, interview and portfolio. They will also explain the difference between architecture and architectural technology as disciplines.
TU Dublin will write to all CAO applicants for the TU832 Architecture and TU831 Architectural Technology programmes in February, inviting you to attend a 90 minute tour of the facilities. Each session will will include:
All TU832 and TU831 CAO applicants will be assigned a time slot by email in February.
If you wish to attend the TU Dublin Linenhall Open Day but are not applying through the CAO this year, email aileen.mullane@tudublin.ie who will assign you a place. All are welcome.
Register your place for the Construction Jobs Expo this May.
Engineering is one of the key industries that can truly address the impact of climate change on the planet and as an engineering community, this industry needs to be front and centre of the call for action on climate change.
Engineers Ireland are hosting their National Conference 2020, which will be on the topic of Engineering Climate Action and takes place on Thursday 23 April at The Helix, Dublin City University. This conference will highlight how engineers are leading the fight against climate change. The conference will aim to mobilise, educate and empower engineers across all sectors to be drivers of climate action in their own business, network and communities.
This conference will offer the engineering profession the opportunity to engage with leading industry members who are at the forefront of innovation and building a sustainable, more resilient world.
Confirmed speakers include:
More speakers will be announced shortly.
The climate change crisis now is in effect, a call-to-action for engineers of all ages and disciplines in Ireland and across the world, to use their ingenuity and problem-solving abilities to tackle the greatest challenge ever faced by modern humanity.
Purchase your Early Bird tickets today and save €100. Early Bird member tickets can be purchased for just €69 and non-member early bird tickets are available for just €99. This offer is valid until Friday, 14th February. Tickets will increase to €169/ €199 after the Early Bird rate has concluded.
To purchase your tickets by credit card, please click here. Alternatively, please email aclarke@engineersireland.ie should you require an invoice.
Glenveagh Properties PLC has been announced as main sponsor of Construction Jobs Expo 2020, taking place at Citywest Hotel, Dublin on Saturday May 23rd. Glenveagh is recruiting for Engineers, Site Managers, Foremen, Quantity Surveyors and much more - meet the Company’s Talent Acquisition team who’ll be present at the event from 10 am to 4 pm.
At Glenveagh, the vision is to build new homes that support thriving communities all across Ireland. To achieve this vision, they innovate how they plan, design & build high-quality homes for where their customers want to be and for how they want to live. They take pride in the enduring quality of everything they build and design and craft each detail to make life easier and more enjoyable. They believe that everyone should have the opportunity to live in beautiful homes that simply make life better.
Following its successful €550m IPO and €214m follow-on Capital Raise, Glenveagh has assembled a compelling 13,000+ unit landbank for building to capitalise on the favourable market backdrop which exists within the Irish residential sector. With a focus on strategically located developments in the Greater Dublin Area, Cork, Limerick and Galway, the Group comprises two complementary divisions, Glenveagh Homes and Glenveagh Living. Glenveagh Homes' delivers high quality starter homes to its private customers with selective developments of mid-size and executive houses and apartments in areas of high demand. The business has commenced construction on 16 sites, with 1,000 units under construction during 2019. Glenveagh Homes has assembled a pipeline of 11,000 units with a 2,000 unit per annum output target by 2023.
For more details on the Construction Jobs Expo, or to register your place, check out www.constructionjobsexpo.ie.
Pictured at the Construction Jobs Expo 2019:
Laughlin Rigby, Marketing Director, Glenveagh Properties PLC
Paula Voiseux, Recruitment Manager, Glenveagh Properties PLC
Bronagh Cotter, General Manager, BCS Recruitment
Richard Carey, Head of Engineering, Glenveagh Properties PLC
Antonia Fitzsimons, Former Business Development, Construction Jobs Expo
