Ireland jobs received a major boost after BMC Manufacturing confirmed plans to create more than 500 new roles in a significant expansion supported by Enterprise Ireland. The announcement positions the Irish electrical engineering company as another strong example of how indigenous firms are scaling globally while deepening investment at home.
The new positions are due to be filled by the end of 2028 and will be spread across BMC Manufacturing’s Dublin and Meath operations. Roles are expected in engineering, technology and operations, reflecting growing international demand for the company’s low voltage switchgear and critical power solutions used in digital infrastructure projects worldwide.
Ireland Jobs Growth as BMC Manufacturing Expands
Founded in Co Meath in 1991, BMC Manufacturing has grown from a local engineering business into a recognised supplier serving major global data centre operators, including Amazon Web Services. Its latest expansion is being driven by rising demand for specialist design and manufacturing expertise in critical infrastructure.
The development also highlights the wider strength of Ireland’s enterprise ecosystem, where support from Enterprise Ireland, the Department of the Taoiseach, Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Finance and Public Expenditure continues to help Irish-owned firms compete internationally. For readers tracking public policy and business supports, updates are often also published through gov.ie and state-backed agencies such as IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland.
- 500+ new jobs to be added by end of 2028
- Roles across engineering, technology and operations
- Primary recruitment focus on Dublin, with additional jobs in Meath
- Expansion supported by Enterprise Ireland
Why the announcement matters
This is more than a company growth story. It reflects continued momentum in advanced manufacturing, digital infrastructure and export-led job creation in Ireland. It also underlines how regional employment in areas such as Meath can benefit from industrial expansion tied to global supply chains.
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Enterprise Ireland Reports Record Export Results
The BMC Manufacturing announcement came as Enterprise Ireland released its 2025 annual business results, showing client exports reached a record €38.86 billion. That marked an 8% increase year-on-year and an 89% rise compared with 2015.
Enterprise Ireland said its client companies also spent €43.73 billion in the Irish economy last year, equivalent to about €120 million each day on payroll, goods and services. The figures point to the scale of impact indigenous exporters are having across Ireland, from manufacturing and construction to technology and climate-focused industries.
Key 2025 export highlights
- Exports to Europe exceeded €11 billion
- Exports to the UK also topped €11 billion
- North America exports rose to €7.34 billion
- Nordics exports jumped 39% to €2.78 billion
- Advanced Manufacturing, Construction & Lifesciences grew 14%
Other parts of the Irish public system, from the CSO and Revenue Commissioners to the National Shared Services Office and Office of Government Procurement (OGP), help form the wider framework in which enterprise growth is measured and supported. In infrastructure-heavy sectors, agencies connected to Transport, Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Climate Action, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can also shape the operating environment.
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What This Means for Ireland Jobs and the Economy
For jobseekers, the expansion signals fresh opportunities in high-value manufacturing and engineering. For policymakers, it offers another proof point that Irish-owned exporters can remain central to national growth. Statements from Enterprise Ireland and company leadership stressed that investment in innovation, people and international markets remains vital as competition intensifies worldwide.
With strong export performance, growing client expenditure and a major BMC Manufacturing recruitment drive now underway, the outlook for Ireland jobs in advanced industry appears increasingly positive. The key takeaway is clear: when Irish companies scale successfully, the benefits reach far beyond one business, strengthening employment, regional development and the wider economy.
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