Belfast-based structural and civil engineering consultancy TAYLOR+BOYD, founded in 1962, has announced a new partnership structure as it enters a period of strategic growth and succession planning. The transition balances continuity with fresh leadership to support the firm’s expansion.

Paul Taylor, a longstanding partner who joined in 1985, will remain in his role, providing ongoing guidance and continuity for clients and colleagues. Glenn Kerr, after many years of dedicated service, will step down as partner but will continue as a consultant, contributing his expertise to ensure a seamless transition.

Joining Taylor as new partners are Steven Sloan and Richard Mackey, both of whom have risen through the consultancy’s ranks. Sloan joined TAYLOR+BOYD in 2004 following his Masters degree, achieved chartered status in 2009, and became senior associate in 2020. He has served on the Northern Ireland & Ireland Regional Group Committee of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) since 2021 and currently holds the honorary secretary position.

Mackey, who joined in 2008, achieved chartered status in 2016 and was appointed associate in 2020. He recently became active in the Northern Ireland region of the Concrete Society, contributing to its Technical Committee Group.

The refreshed partnership structure strengthens TAYLOR+BOYD’s technical and strategic capabilities while ensuring that institutional knowledge is retained and applied across ongoing and future projects. The combination of long-standing leadership experience and new partner perspectives positions the consultancy to respond to increasing client demand and evolving market opportunities in the structural and civil engineering sectors.

“This evolution of the partnership marks a milestone for TAYLOR+BOYD, strengthening the firm’s capabilities while honouring the contributions of its long-standing leaders,” the firm said.

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