AtkinsRéalis, a Canadian consulting engineering firm, has announced ambitious recruitment goals in Ireland.
- The company intends to expand its team from 370 to 1,000 staff over five years.
- Key infrastructure projects awarded this year include the Dart+ MDC rail scheme and Irish Water’s supply initiative.
- Managing Director Martina Finn emphasises the focus on sustainable and transformative infrastructure in Ireland.
- AtkinsRéalis aims for enhanced connectivity and sustainable development to support a net zero future.
AtkinsRéalis, a renowned consulting engineer from Canada, has unveiled plans to significantly increase its workforce in the Republic of Ireland. The firm aims to expand its team from the current 370 employees to approximately 1,000 within the next five years. This bold recruitment strategy reflects its commitment to supporting significant infrastructure developments across the country.
The firm has secured a number of prestigious projects this year, bolstering its position as a key player in the field. Among the notable projects are the Dart+ MDC rail scheme and Irish Water’s water supply project. Additionally, the firm is engaged in major works with EirGrid, a state-owned electric power transmission operator.
Martina Finn, the managing director of AtkinsRéalis Ireland, outlines the strategic role her team plays in delivering critical infrastructure. With over 20 years of experience within the company, Finn stresses the firm’s ambition to enhance connectivity in transport, the delivery of clean energy and water supplies, and efforts to decarbonise the built environment.
Finn articulates a vision for Ireland’s future, emphasising the firm’s dedication to delivering infrastructure that fosters social and economic opportunities. Through its diverse skills and services offered across various Irish locations, AtkinsRéalis is poised to contribute significantly to the nation’s journey towards a sustainable and net-zero future.
AtkinsRéalis is set to play an influential role in shaping Ireland’s sustainable infrastructure landscape.
