Expressions of interest are welcome year- round, whatever your experience.

“Homebuilding is currently going through a phase of significant and exciting modernisation. If you go into construction now, there is a real opportunity to develop the skills that can support a long, stable, and rewarding career.”

Stephen Garvey,
Chief Executive Officer, Glenveagh

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Train with your employer, gain insight from an industry leader: 

The Foundations Programme is a partnership between Glenveagh, the leading Irish homebuilder, and the specialist contractors who employ you. You are employed by your contractor from day one. They give you the job, the pay, and the on-site supervision and mentorship. Glenveagh and NUA provide supplemental training in modern methods of construction (MMC), giving you skills and knowledge that go well beyond the standard apprenticeship.

That combination is what sets the Foundations Programme apart: current trade skills with future-focused knowledge, backed by a homebuilder at the forefront of construction and manufacturing innovation in Ireland.

The Foundations Programme is a partnership between Glenveagh, 

leading Irish homebuilder, and the specialist contractors who employ you.

You are employed by your contractor from day one. They give you the

job, the pay, and the on-site supervision and mentorship. Glenveagh and

NUA provide supplemental training in modern methods of construction

(MMC), giving you skills and knowledge that go well beyond the standard

That combination is what sets the Foundations Programme apart: current

trade skills with future-focused knowledge, backed by a large, leading

homebuilder that is at the forefront of construction and manufacturing

TRAIN WITH YOUR EMPLOYER.
GAIN INSIGHT FROM AN INDUSTRY LEADER

Stephen Garvey, Glenveagh

A Message From Our CEO

Adequate levels of housing are critical to Ireland’s future. And how we deliver the homes that Ireland needs is changing.



At Glenveagh, we’re making considerable investments in our business to deliver the most modern homes possible - homes that are high quality, more affordable, more cost effective to run, and built at scale. And skilled people, both in trades and modern methods of construction, will be critical to delivering these.

The industry I started in looks very different to today’s - it’s now safer, more digital, more precise. The change has been enormous, and it is only the start. In my view, it is one of the most exciting times to be starting out in a career in construction.

A growing share of every Glenveagh home is now built in our facilities before it reaches a site. We’re transitioning to a genuinely manufacturing-led model of homebuilding, delivering precision-engineered, sustainable homes consistently.
The Foundations Programme will teach the skills needed for this modern way of building homes.

This is not a short-term opportunity. The capacity is there, the investment is there, and the industry needs people who understand both the craft and the modern methods behind it. Now is the time to invest in a career that offers longevity,
continuous development, challenge, and purpose.

By running the Foundations Programme with our delivery partners across key trades, we are offering a solid grounding in the variety of skills you will need as you embark on your career in construction. You get a job with an established contractor and the full backing of Glenveagh and NUA behind your training.
Our ambition is to bring people into this industry who can flourish in it, and who can become the future leaders in an area that is pivotal to Ireland’s prosperity and competitiveness.

The opportunity is considerable. If you are considering a trade, consider it on these terms: a modern, technical career, in an exciting industry that needs you and is moving quickly.

The Foundations Programme

Modern methods of construction: Off-site manufacture, standardised design, and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA).

Digital technology: Digital modelling, drone surveying, and quality and inspection systems.

Innovation: Advanced energy systems, lightweight structures and materials that make homes quicker to build and cheaper to run.

Safety and quality: Factory conditions alongside site work, including tighter tolerances and consistent quality checks.

You complete the full qualification for your trade through your
employer. Alongside it, the Foundations Programme adds:

Development days in Glenveagh or NUA manufacturing facilities

Modern building systems relevant to your trade, from timber frame to façades

Digital construction technology, including drone surveying and quality systems

Structured experience on live Glenveagh developments

You finish with both: a nationally recognised craft qualification and practical MMC experience - giving you a competitive edge in a rapidly changing industry.

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A Message From Our CEO

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