Will Rudd, the award-winning civil, structural and conservation engineering practice, has announced senior promotions and new appointments at its Dublin base, marking a major milestone in the company’s Irish expansion.

The company has confirmed senior promotions within its Dublin office, with Shane McGowan promoted to Director, leading the Irish business, and Eugene Sheehy advancing to Associate. 

Mark Caffrey has joined as Structural Project Engineer, while Andrea Olay has been appointed Civil Technician.

Collectively, these appointments represent a significant investment in leadership, talent development and geographic reach, reflecting Will Rudd’s strong workload across multiple sectors, including commercial development, healthcare, residential, heritage, energy and infrastructure.

MJ O’Shaughnessy, Managing Director for Will Rudd Glasgow, Ireland, Inverness and London said: “These promotions and appointments reflect a hugely positive period of growth for Will Rudd Ireland. We are absolutely committed to developing our people, recognising talent and creating long-term career opportunities.

“Our work in Ireland continues to expand and our team is going from strength to strength. I look forward to providing strategic guidance to Shane in his role as Director in Ireland, ensuring our expansion is underpinned by strong leadership and shared vision. Our people remain the heartbeat of our business, and 2026 is shaping up to be another exciting year for us.”

With expanding regional coverage, an increasingly senior leadership structure and a strong project pipeline across the UK and Ireland, Will Rudd continues to position itself as one of the most dynamic consultancies in the civil, structural and conservation engineering sector.