Grow Your Career
Delivering Passive Homes for a more sustainable future
At Cairn, we’re building more than homes - we’re building opportunities.
As Ireland’s leading home and community builder, we’re proud to create places where people can live, grow, and thrive. The same principle guides how we build our teams.
If you’re looking for a career in construction that offers purpose, progress, and the chance to shape Ireland’s future, Cairn is the place to start.
Connect. Develop. Inspire.
With Cairn, you will be working on some of the most exciting residential construction projects across Ireland. So whether you are starting out on your career journey, or are experienced and looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Together we can Connect, Develop and Inspire Ireland’s future.
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As Ireland’s largest housebuilder, we bring together the most talented people across a range of disciplines so we can continue to scale our business and build homes and communities where people love to live.
Why Work At Cairn?
Stories From Our Team
We’re committed to helping our people succeed - personally and professionally.
When you join Cairn, you become part of a collaborative, forward-thinking construction company that’s shaping communities across Ireland.
What you can expect:
- Excellent career opportunities across every area of the construction industry - from engineering and site management to design, sustainability, and corporate roles.
- Support for continuous learning and development at every stage of your career. A strong culture of safety, wellbeing, and respect - with a focus on diversity and inclusion, promoting equal opportunities for women in the workplace.
- Recognition and rewards for your achievements and impact. Real career pathways through our Graduate and Apprenticeship Programmes.
Our Commitment is to inspire you to get involved in building Ireland’s future, develop your career working on innovative local Irish projects and connect you with like minded people, turning colleagues into friends.
We are proud to be recognised as Ireland's 3rd Best Large Workplace for 2025 by Best Workplaces™.
Working at Cairn means being part of a team that’s passionate about what we do.
Our projects range from large-scale housing developments to innovative sustainable communities - all driven by collaboration and shared purpose.
You’ll work alongside experienced professionals across the construction sector, gaining exposure to exciting new technologies, sustainable design practices, and large-scale developments in Dublin and across Ireland.
At every level, we focus on creating an inclusive environment where everyone has a voice and the opportunity to grow.
Rewards & Benefits
We know that building a great career takes more than just hard work - it takes the right support.
That’s why we invest in:
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Training and mentorship programmes tailored to your role.
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Clear progression pathways across construction, property development, and project management.
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Access to industry-leading tools and modern working environments.
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Wellbeing initiatives and benefits designed to support balance and fulfilment.
Whether you’re starting your first construction job or taking the next step in your career, we’ll help you build a future that’s Built For Good.
Join Us
Ready to start your journey with Cairn? We’re always looking for talented people to join our growing team - from skilled trades and site professionals to graduates and apprentices starting out in construction. View current job openings across Ireland and discover how you can help us build communities that last.
Are you a contractor interested in partnering with Cairn?
We are currently seeking to build strong, reliable partnerships with qualified suppliers and subcontractors across a range of trades and services. If you would like to register your interest to work with us, please complete our online Expression of Interest form.