Specialist engineering recruitment across Ireland. We place mechanical, electrical, civil, and process engineers with manufacturers, contractors, and consulting firms nationwide.
Discuss Engineering RecruitmentForesight is a specialist engineering recruitment agency in Ireland, placing mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, process, and quality engineers with manufacturers, consultancies, contractors, and multinationals nationwide. Whether you need a validation engineer for a Cork pharma plant, a civil engineer for a Dublin infrastructure scheme, or an automation engineer for a midlands manufacturing line, we source, technically vet, and place the right person — locally where we can, internationally where we must.
Engineering is a globally competitive talent market, and Ireland is short of qualified people across nearly every discipline. That's why our international sourcing capability matters: when the right engineer isn't available here, we draw on vetted candidate pools across Europe, Brazil, and the Philippines and manage the work-permit process end-to-end, so your new hire arrives ready to contribute.
Our consultants understand the technical requirements of each discipline, not just the job title. We recruit:
From graduate to chartered and management level, every candidate is assessed for qualifications, certifications, and genuine technical competence before they reach your shortlist. You can also browse our live engineering jobs to see who's moving through our network.
Ireland's engineering demand is concentrated in a handful of high-investment sectors, and they're all competing for the same people:
Ireland has a well-documented shortage of qualified engineers. Engineers Ireland has repeatedly highlighted the gap between graduate output and industry demand, and competition from the technology sector — which pays premium salaries for the same problem-solving skill set — has made traditional engineering employers' hiring harder still. Posting a job locally only reaches engineers who are already in Ireland and already looking. Foresight reaches the rest: passive candidates in our network, and qualified engineers abroad who are open to relocating. For the full picture, read our analysis of the engineering skills shortage in Ireland.
When the Irish market can't supply the engineer you need, our international network closes the gap — and unlike most agencies, we name our sourcing markets and run a structured process. We recruit qualified engineers from across Europe, Brazil, and the Philippines, verifying academic qualifications and professional accreditation, assessing technical competence against your specific requirements, and coordinating travel, accommodation, and onboarding. The result is a job-ready engineer, not a CV. Learn more about our international engineering recruitment service.
Most professional engineering roles qualify for the Critical Skills Employment Permit, Ireland's fastest and most advantageous permit — it carries no Labour Market Needs Test, allows immediate family reunification, and offers a two-year route toward long-term residency, all of which strengthen retention. Roles outside the critical-skills list are typically covered by the General Employment Permit. We manage either route end-to-end on the employer's behalf: application, documentation, and DETE submission. See how our work permit management works, or read our full guide to the Critical Skills Employment Permit.
We keep the process transparent and technically rigorous:
Realistic timelines: a shortlist for roles with available local talent is typically presented within 7–14 working days; international or permit-dependent hires usually take 3–6 weeks from brief to offer stage. See our recruitment process in detail.
We place engineers on permanent, contract, and fixed-term bases. Contract and fixed-term placements are ideal for project peaks, commissioning and validation phases, or maternity and specialist cover; permanent search is suited to core team roles where long-term fit matters. We recruit nationwide — Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, and from our Co. Meath base across the midlands — so wherever your facility is, we can reach the talent. Request engineering staff or get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Engineering experience is specific. Talk us through the systems, projects and responsibilities involved so we can ask candidates relevant questions.
See how we assess and introduce candidates, then talk through your requirements with us.
We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Technician. The successful candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality products and innovative solutions while supporting the efficient operation of our manufacturing processes.
We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Design Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects across the engineering and recycling industries.
We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated CNC Operator to join our team. This position operates on a rotating shift pattern covering morning and evening shifts. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and innovative solutions, and we are looking for someone who takes pride in precision and workmanship.
We are seeking an experienced and reliable Welder / Fabricator. The successful candidate will be responsible for the fabrication, welding, assembly and finishing of a variety of metal components and structures, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard of quality, safety and accuracy.
Engineering recruitment in Ireland: what you need to know.
Tell us about the work, the location and the experience you need. A consultant can discuss the brief with you and explain how we would approach the search.
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Explore an overseas search and the practical steps involved.
Ireland’s engineering sector faces a sustained skills shortage across mechanical, civil, and electrical disciplines. We examine what is driving demand, where the gaps are most acute, and what employers and candidates can do to respond effectively.
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