Ireland jobs received a major boost as BMC Manufacturing announced plans to create more than 500 new roles across Dublin and Meath by the end of 2028. The expansion, backed by Enterprise Ireland, highlights continued momentum in Irish advanced manufacturing, digital infrastructure and export-led growth at a time when business investment, innovation and skills development remain central across gov.ie and the wider enterprise ecosystem.
BMC Manufacturing, founded in Co Meath in 1991, has grown into a well-established Irish electrical engineering company focused on low-voltage switchgear and critical power solutions. Its technology supports global digital infrastructure projects, and rising demand from international partners, including major data centre operators such as AWS, is driving the latest recruitment push.
Ireland Jobs Growth Driven by BMC Manufacturing Expansion
The company said the additional positions will be filled by the end of 2028 and will span several business areas, including:
- Engineering
- Technology
- Operations
- Manufacturing support functions
Most of the new roles are expected to be based in Dublin, with further recruitment planned for the company’s Meath facility. The announcement reinforces Ireland’s position as a strategic base for industrial innovation, critical power systems and high-tech construction supply chains.
Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke said the expansion reflects the potential of Irish-owned firms to scale internationally with support from agencies such as Enterprise Ireland. The move also aligns with broader national priorities tied to Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Finance, Education, Further and Higher Education, and Public Expenditure.
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Enterprise Ireland Reports Record 2025 Export Results
The jobs announcement came alongside the release of Enterprise Ireland’s 2025 annual business results, which showed client exports reached a record €38.86 billion. That marked an 8% rise year on year and an 89% increase since 2015.
Enterprise Ireland also said its client companies spent €43.73 billion in the Irish economy last year, or about €120 million per day, across payroll, goods and services. That data is particularly relevant for policymakers and public bodies tracking growth trends, including the CSO, Revenue Commissioners, IDA Ireland and the Department of the Taoiseach.
Key export highlights included:
- Europe exports exceeded €11 billion
- UK exports exceeded €11 billion
- North America exports rose to €7.34 billion
- Nordics exports jumped 39% to €2.78 billion
Sectorally, Food, Drink, Nutrition and ClimateTech reached €16.98 billion, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction & Lifesciences climbed to €13.16 billion, and Technology, Services & Consumer exports hit €8.72 billion. Particularly strong growth was recorded in High-Tech Construction and Climate Action-related renewable sectors.
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Why This Matters for Ireland Jobs and the Economy
The BMC Manufacturing announcement is significant beyond the headline number. It points to sustained confidence in Ireland’s skilled workforce, industrial capabilities and export platform. It also underscores how collaboration between business and state supports can strengthen regional employment and supply chains, with implications for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Transport, Social Protection and the Health Service Executive (HSE) as communities grow.
Enterprise Ireland CEO Jenny Melia said indigenous exporters are central to the long-term strength of the economy. With supported firms now employing 232,425 people nationwide and investing heavily in R&D, the latest figures suggest Irish-owned companies are becoming an even more important engine of national growth.
Conclusion
This latest Ireland jobs announcement from BMC Manufacturing shows how an Irish-founded engineering company can scale from local roots to global relevance. With 500 new roles planned, strong support from Enterprise Ireland and record export performance in the background, the story is a clear signal that Ireland jobs growth remains closely tied to innovation, manufacturing excellence and international demand.
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