Farrans opens 60 engineering graduate and apprenticeship roles
Belfast-headquartered civil engineering contractor Farrans has opened applications for 60 graduate, placement and apprenticeship engineering roles. Successful candidates will join Farrans' engineering teams across the UK, Ireland and Europe in June and September 2027.
Cork engineering firm Flow Technology partners with BW Forsyth
Cork-headquartered engineering firm Flow Technology has partnered with BW Forsyth Partners to expand its US and European operations. The deal strengthens Flow Technology's process engineering capacity as biopharmaceutical manufacturers invest heavily in domestic production capacity.
Maeve O'Reilly joins Engineering Excellence Awards 2026 judging panel
Maeve O'Reilly, Senior Environmental Engineer at Gas Networks Ireland, joins the judging panel for the Engineering Excellence Awards 2026, bringing expertise in environmental management of engineering projects, biodiversity, and sustainable engineering developed across roles at Gas Networks Ireland, Uisce Éireann, and the EPA. Holding two Masters degrees in biodiversity, a Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Engineering from Trinity College Dublin, and a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural and Environmental Science, O'Reilly contributes a scientifically grounded perspective on sustainability in engineering and infrastructure project delivery to the evaluation of entries.
Ireland Has Approved a Record Water Engineering Programme and the Delivery Obligations Are Now Binding
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities approved a record €13.6 billion investment framework for Ireland’s water and wastewater services, establishing 39 binding capital delivery obligations and 34 performance metrics. The decision creates the most precisely specified and enforceable engineering programme Ireland’s water sector has ever entered.
Applebridge adds civil engineering and drainage specialists to group
Middlesbrough-based civil engineering group Applebridge has added Hughes Bros Construction and JIG Drainage to its growing contractor portfolio. The move strengthens housebuilding and drainage engineering capability as group turnover grows to £160 million.
Sdiptech acquires majority stake in York-based VALE Engineering
Sweden-based, Nasdaq-listed Sdiptech has acquired 91 per cent of VALE Engineering, the York, England-based road maintenance equipment manufacturer. The deal strengthens Sdiptech's Supply Chain & Transportation offering as demand grows for specialised infrastructure maintenance machinery.
Uisce Éireann completes €2m water upgrade to support Skerries growth
Uisce Éireann has completed a €2 million engineering upgrade to water and wastewater infrastructure in Skerries, Co. Dublin. The works create capacity for up to 900 additional homes while strengthening network resilience for existing customers.
Setanta seeks €3m to scale AI satellite computing platform
Dublin-based Setanta Space Systems is seeking to raise €3m to scale its AI-powered onboard satellite computing platform, Danu. The engineering start-up has also joined ESA BIC Ireland as satellite operators face growing onboard data-processing demands.
Dornan engineers reach steel milestone on €48m Irish scheme
Dornan's engineering and construction teams have marked a milestone on a circa €48 million data centre project in Ireland. Structural steel installation began ahead of schedule, showcasing Dornan's integrated civil, structural and mechanical engineering capability.
Engineering Excellence Awards 2026 reveals shortlist ahead of October ceremony
The Engineering Excellence Awards 2026 has revealed its shortlist, recognising leading individuals, companies and projects across Ireland’s engineering industry. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 21 October at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry. The finalists span engineering innovation, sustainability, infrastructure, manufacturing, renewable energy and people development. The awards highlight engineering excellence across a broad range of sectors and disciplines in Ireland.
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