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Tom O’Brien Construction Ltd is a leading construction company that has been delivering quality construction projects for over 40 years.

Tom O’Brien Construction Ltd has an experienced and dedicated team of professionals that has been delivering quality construction projects for over 40 years. During this time the company has earned a reputation for integrity, reliability and commitment to client satisfaction. Its exciting and diverse portfolio of high-profile public and private contracts is testament to this reputation, which is b

ased on the development of good working relationships with all design teams and nominated sub-contractors. Established in 1972, Tom O’Brien Construction has evolved from its early concentration on the housing/residential sector to become one of the South East’s most respected contractors in the Education, Healthcare and Commercial sectors. Its area of operation has expanded beyond Waterford, to encompass Munster and Leinster. Managing growth of this nature requires flexibility, in order to adapt to the changing needs of a continually expanding client base. The Tom O’Brien team has displayed this flexibility and has been very effective in delivering contracts safely, on time and within budget - all the while focusing on customer service and quality of finish. With extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, Tom O’Brien Construction has become the contractor of choice in the South East. Every Tom O’Brien project comes with a ‘no-fuss’ guarantee and all are seamlessly delivered to the highest possible standards. Indeed, a measure of its success is the company’s fantastic record of client retention and repeat business. We offer a wide range of construction services including, New Builds, Fit-outs and Refurbishment. We have extensive expertise in a range of specialist sectors including: Commercial; Residential; Industrial; Education; Heritage & Conservation; Pharmaceutical, Healthcare and Leisure. We are proud to be listed as one of the few registered members of the Heritage Contractors of Ireland, having carried out a wide and varied array of Heritage and Conservation Projects over many years. Tom O'Brien Construction are members of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF), Master Builders and Contractors Association (MBCA) and listed on the Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI). Tom O'Brien's are also an ISO 9001 Quality Management Accredited Company and are a Safe T Cert 'A' rated company.

04/06/2026

🤝📢 New Project Commencement! - Clonroche NS Wexford - Deep Retrofit, Energy Upgrade & Refurbishment 📢🤝

Tom O'Brien Construction are delighted to have been appointed as Main Contractors to oversee a Deep Retrofit, Energy Upgrade and Refurbishment of Clonroche National School in Co. Wexford.

Works will take place over the upcoming 2026 summer holiday period, with the retrofitted facility delivered back to the school before the start of the new term in September.

This project at Clonroche NS will be the Seventh (7) Summer-Works School Project to be delivered by Tom O'Brien Construction over this summer holiday period of 2026.

Clonroche NS will be carried out in addition to the Major Design & Build (D&B) Package of Six (6) No. Summer-Works School Upgrades being delivered across Co. Wexford, previously awarded to TOBC earlier in 2026, by our joint-clients in the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board and Department of Education and Youth.

Tom O'Brien Construction have already delivered a number of these Summer-Works School Upgrade Projects over the last number of years across the Southeast to the Dept of Ed, and as always, we look forward to working with customary Project Managers Rogerson Reddan, Architects - Gravity Architects, and the rest of the Design team at:

Matt O'Mahony & Associates
OSL Butler Consulting Engineers
Michael Barrett Partnership

19/05/2026

📢 HIRING - Site Engineer in the South & South East

Tom O'Brien Construction are hiring for an experienced Site Engineer to join us long term and work across sites in the South and South East.

We’re looking for someone who can confidently check plans and drawings to ensure all calculations are accurate, oversee the setting out, levelling and surveying of sites and regularly use AutoCAD to check on-site dimensions.

-High-profile projects across various sectors
-Trusted construction company in business over 50 years, since 1972
-Strong pipeline of exciting developments
-Excellent career progression opportunities
-Work closer to home in a local, supportive culture

If you are ready for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply - Please contact us with your CV to [email protected]

Or, call us at our offices in Bilberry, Waterford on 051 873 455.

13/05/2026

📢 We’re Hiring Subcontractors for a Major New School Project in Youghal, East Cork 📢

Works are due to commence on site on a multi-million euro Major New School Development in Youghal, Cork, over the upcoming summer months.

We are currently seeking experienced and reliable:

✔️ Groundworks / Civils Contractor
✔️ Concrete Formwork Contractor
✔️ Blocklaying Crew

We’re looking to partner with teams that have a strong track record in delivering high-quality work safely, efficiently, and to agreed programmes.

📍 Project Location: Youghal, Cork, Ireland
📅 Project Start Date: Mid / End Summer 2026

If your company is interested in being considered for this project, please get in touch directly via LinkedIn, or email us at [email protected] or call our Head Offices in Waterford on 051 873 455.

06/05/2026

🤝Project Handover - New MRI Facility Wexford General Hospital🤝

We are proud to have recently delivered a striking New Multi-Storey MRI Facility to Wexford General Hospital and to our clients in the HSE.

Well done to TOBC's Management teams of Pat, Alan and Frank and to all involved on this highly technical infill project, constructed within a live acute Healthcare setting, requiring careful modifications and connections to the existing hospital fabric and services, and located directly adjacent to the Hospital's busy Main Entrance.

Our Teams' long history of delivering complex healthcare projects on live hospital campuses for many years has been a considerable aid to all on this successful project.

Our thanks to our subcontractors, suppliers, HSE Staff & Management and the Design Team members for their collaboration at all stages of the works.

05/05/2026

🚧 New facilities taking shape at Nolan Transport - Drinagh, Co. Wexford 🚧

Excellent progress is being made on site at Nolan Transport on the Major Phase Two Expansion of their Global Logistics Park in Drinagh, Co. Wexford.

The recent spell of good weather has seen the new facilities continue to take shape with the installation of structural steel nearing completion and the commencement of roof & wall cladding on site.

RC & Block walls are progressing, Precast Slabs & Stairs are due on site shortly and Roller Doors & Dock Levellers are currently in manufacture.

All works being overseen by TOBC's Management team of Dan, Mark and David.

Bryan McCarthy & Associates, Ronan Meally Consulting Engineers, MGM Partnership.

23/04/2026

🏗️ Boosting Apprenticeships in Ireland and the South East 🏗️

Tom O'Brien, our Managing Director and current Chairman of the South Eastern Branch of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) was pleased to attend the launch of the South East Regional Skills Forum (SERSF) Report, ‘The Plastering Trade in Ireland – Demand, Supply and Future Skill Needs 2026 - 2010'.

The report outlines a number of practical measures aimed at boosting interest in plastering apprenticeships both in the South East and nationwide.

Key recommendations include:
- increasing awareness of plastering careers among secondary school students
- reducing the length of apprenticeship training, and
- broadening the availability of training centres across the country.

Ireland’s construction industry requires a strong and growing pipeline of skilled plasterers, so congratulations to everyone involved in producing this valuable research and its insights.

17/04/2026

📸📸 NEW MULTI-STOREY CAR PARK AT WEXFORD GENERAL HOSPITAL

We’re proud to share a selection of newly captured professional images of our recently completed multi-storey car park delivered at Wexford General Hospital.

The facility provides a modern, high-quality solution for patients, visitors, and staff in Wexford, and will improve accessibility and the overall experience for hospital users.

Since 1972, Tom O’Brien Construction Ltd. has a long-standing track record in delivering complex, high-quality projects to the Health Service Executive, and we look forward to continuing to support the development of vital major infrastructure across Ireland in the years ahead.

10/04/2026

🏥 Substantial Completion achieved at Wexford General Hospital - New Multi-Storey Carpark.

We’re proud to announce that we have reached the Substantial Completion stage on our latest Major Healthcare project—the new Multi-Storey Carpark at Wexford General Hospital, designed to serve the community for generations to come.

We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to making this project a success - Design Team Partners, HSE & Hospital Management Teams, subcontractors & suppliers.

We look forward to seeing the positive impact this facility will have on patients, staff and the wider community.

02/04/2026

🚧 New facilities taking shape at Nolan Transport - Drinagh, Co. Wexford 🚧

Strong progress is being made on site at Nolan Transport on the Major Phase Two Expansion of their Global Logistics Park in Drinagh, Co. Wexford.

Recent weeks have seen the new facilities start to take shape with the commencement of steel er****on on site.

Design Team: Bryan McCarthy & Associates, Ronan Meally Consulting Engineers, MGM Partnership.

25/03/2026

📸 St. Senans Primary School - Enniscorthy Co. Wexford 📸

We’re proud to share a selection of newly captured professional photos of one of our recently completed school projects, delivered to the Board of Management and for the Department of Education and Youth.

While the images showcase a modern, high-quality learning environment, they also highlight a growing challenge across the construction industry — delivering exceptional spaces in increasingly complex conditions.

From tight timelines and evolving design requirements to supply chain pressures and sustainability targets, major public projects like this don’t come without their hurdles.

Hence, these photos represent more than just a finished building; they reflect the collaboration, resilience, and problem-solving that went into bringing it to life.

We’re incredibly proud of our Site & Management teams and thankful to our Design Team partners who made this project possible, and of the positive impact this facility will have on students, staff, and the wider community in Enniscorthy.

Tom O'Brien Construction have been delivering quality educational sector projects since the early 1970's and we look forward to delivering many more in the years to come.

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Unit 5, Bilberry Business Park
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Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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