The Civil Engineering and Building Contractor Farrans has launched drive in the North West to recruit civil engineering and commercial personnel in Donegal and neighbouring counties, following the signing of a number of high-profile contracts in the water sector.
The campaign comes as Uisce Eireann prepares to lodge a planning application for a major water infrastructure project in Inishowen and Letterkenny.
The twenty roles, which include site agent, site engineer, senior engineer and quantity surveyor positions, are now open for applications and people interested in graduate and placement positions can also register their interest via the company’s website.
The vacancies are located on projects in the north-west of Ireland and in the central belt counties across Donegal, Sligo, Roscommon, Galway, Cavan, Leitrim, Monaghan and Mayo.
Farrans are also likely to tender for the Letterkenny and Inishowen Water Supply Upgrade Project, for which a planning application is being lodged this week.
Uisce Eireann says the upgrade is designed to provide a more secure and sustainable drinking water supply for 29,000 homes and businesses across Letterkenny, Inishowen and surrounding areas by improving the resilience and reliability of the local water supply.
Subject to planning approval, the project will include upgrades at Illies Water Treatment Plant, the construction of new treated water storage reservoirs at Burt and Knocknamona, and the installation of approximately 13km of new trunk water mains.
To apply for roles at Farrans visit: www.farrans.com/careers/
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Farrans statement in full –
FARRANS LAUNCHES DONEGAL RECRUITMENT DRIVE AS WATER SECTOR CONTRACTS SECURED
Leading civil engineering and building contractor Farrans has today launched a recruitment drive to find the best civil engineering and commercial talent in Donegal following the signing of a number of high-profile contracts in the water sector.
The twenty roles, which include site agent, site engineer, senior engineer and quantity surveyor positions, are now open for applications and people interested in graduate and placement positions can also register their interest via the company’s website. The vacancies are located on projects in the north-west of Ireland and in the central belt counties across Donegal, Sligo, Roscommon, Galway, Cavan, Leitrim, Monaghan and Mayo.
Farrans has recently been recognised as a CPD employer reaccredited by Engineers Ireland for a further three years at Transformational status. Achieving CPD Transformational status from Engineers Ireland demonstrates that the business has embedded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) into its culture, strategy, and day-to-day operations at the highest level of maturity. Farrans also holds a Gold standard Investors in People accreditation which recognises that a business has got the policies in place but more than that, it means everyone – from CEO to apprentice – takes ownership for making them come to life.
John Murphy, Utilities Director at Farrans, said: “We have had a very positive start to 2026 with contracts secured on a number of major frameworks and projects across the UK and Ireland. Notably we have seen the demand for water sector skills increase substantially and we are pleased to be opening twenty positions up for applications at a range of levels and across disciplines. We are hoping to encourage civil engineers and quantity surveyors, and budding talent, who want to live and work in Ireland or return to Ireland to apply.
“We are active on the North-West region under Uisce Éireann‘s new Water and Waste-Water Multi-Supplier Framework. We have 90 direct staff and over 200 subcontractor staff engaged in this new contract, with large numbers of squads on the ground working on the installation of new water mains, the rehabilitation of existing mains, wastewater networks, leak detection and repairs. We have office bases for this work in Claregalway, Letterkenny, Sligo and Monaghan.
“We want to attract talent who are interested in the water sector and who see the security of this long-term pipeline of work. Relationship building will be very important in these roles as we work with our client, our supply chain and local authorities. I would advise all interested parties to apply early for these positions or reach out to any of our team for an informal conversation.”
Uisce Eireann statement in full –
Tuesday, 28 July 2026: Uisce Éireann will this week submit a planning application for the Letterkenny and Inishowen Water Supply Upgrade Project. This upgrade is designed to provide a more secure and sustainable drinking water supply for homes and businesses across Letterkenny, Inishowen and surrounding areas.
The project will benefit more than 29,000 customers by improving the resilience and reliability of the local water supply.
Subject to planning approval, the project will include upgrades at Illies Water Treatment Plant, the construction of new treated water storage reservoirs at Burt and Knocknamona, and the installation of approximately 13km of new trunk water mains. These upgrades will strengthen the network, enhance operational resilience, and help reduce the risk of water supply interruptions.
Uisce Éireann’s Programme Manager, John McElwaine, said: “The submission of this planning application represents a key step in improving water infrastructure in the Letterkenny and Inishowen region. These improvements will help future-proof the water supply for communities across the region by enhancing reliability and resilience.”
Uisce Éireann has carried out extensive technical, environmental and engineering assessments to inform the planning application and will continue to engage with local stakeholders as the project progresses.
Customers, elected representatives, and stakeholders will be kept informed as the project moves through the planning process and into the next stages of development.
For further information on the project, visit Letterkenny and Inishowen Water Supply Upgrade | Uisce Eireann.
