Ireland jobs are set for a major boost after BMC Manufacturing confirmed plans to create more than 500 new roles across Dublin and Meath by the end of 2028. The expansion, backed by Enterprise Ireland, highlights the strength of Irish manufacturing, the growing pull of digital infrastructure investment, and the wider policy push supported across gov.ie, Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Finance, and Public Expenditure.
The Irish electrical engineering firm said the recruitment drive will support rising global demand for its low-voltage switchgear and critical power solutions, particularly from data centre and technology clients. The announcement was made alongside Enterprise Ireland’s 2025 export results, which showed client exports reached a record €38.86 billion.
Ireland Jobs Growth as BMC Manufacturing Expands
Founded in County Meath in 1991, BMC Manufacturing has grown into a significant Irish player in electrical engineering and power infrastructure. The company now plans to add 500 jobs across engineering, technology and operations, with most positions based in Dublin and additional hiring in Meath.
The expansion reflects strong international demand for Irish-made infrastructure used in critical digital systems. BMC Manufacturing’s work with global partners, including Amazon Web Services, underlines how Irish suppliers are benefiting from long-term investment in data centres, cloud services and resilient power systems.
- 500+ new jobs to be filled by end of 2028
- Roles across engineering, technology and operations
- Hiring focused on Dublin and County Meath sites
- Expansion supported by Enterprise Ireland
Minister Peter Burke said the development shows how Irish-owned firms can scale internationally with the right support from the state and the wider enterprise ecosystem.
Enterprise Ireland Export Results Point to Broader Economic Momentum
The BMC Manufacturing announcement came as Enterprise Ireland published annual business results showing strong export growth among its client companies. In 2025, supported businesses recorded exports of €38.86 billion, an 8% rise year on year and an 89% increase since 2015.
That performance matters well beyond one company. It feeds directly into Ireland jobs, tax receipts linked to the Revenue Commissioners, regional development priorities tied to Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and labour market trends tracked by the CSO. It also reflects a wider national effort across agencies including IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), which all shape the business environment in different ways.
- Client spending in the Irish economy hit €43.73 billion in 2025
- That equates to almost €120 million per day
- Total employment across Enterprise Ireland client companies reached 232,425
- R&D spending by those firms totalled €1.68 billion
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Sector Performance Shows Where Ireland Jobs May Grow Next
Enterprise Ireland said all three of its core sectors posted gains in 2025. Food, Drink, Nutrition and ClimateTech exports rose to €16.98 billion, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction & Lifesciences reached €13.16 billion, and Technology, Services & Consumer exports climbed to €8.72 billion.
Two areas stood out in particular: High-Tech Construction and Climate Tech & Renewable Energy, both of which expanded exports by 24%. Digital technologies also recorded double-digit growth. That points to future opportunities across Climate Action, Transport, Education, Further and Higher Education, and skills pipelines that may involve agencies such as Solas, the Higher Education Authority (HEA), and the National Transport Authority (NTA) where infrastructure and workforce planning overlap.
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Why This Matters for Ireland
This is more than a single hiring announcement. It is a signal that Ireland jobs growth remains tied to indigenous exporters, advanced manufacturing capability and strong overseas demand. It also shows how support from Enterprise Ireland can help local firms become global suppliers while strengthening employment in towns and cities across the country.
For jobseekers, suppliers and policymakers monitoring gov.ie developments, the BMC Manufacturing expansion is a strong indicator that Ireland jobs in engineering, operations and technology will remain central to the country’s economic story over the next several years.
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