Mayo engineer appointed president of consulting engineers association

A Mayo native has been appointed president of the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland, the professional body representing engineering consultancy firms across the country. The role involves representing the sector on procurement frameworks, industry policy development and professional standards affecting engineering consultancy services.

Connaught Telegraph reported that the appointment positions the Mayo engineer to lead advocacy on behalf of consulting engineering firms engaged in infrastructure project procurement, building services design and technical advisory services. The Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland represents practices providing engineering consultancy across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and environmental disciplines.

The president's responsibilities include engagement with government departments, state agencies and industry stakeholders on procurement policies affecting engineering consultancy services. Key issues include public works contract terms, fee structures, professional indemnity insurance requirements and procurement procedures for engineering design services.

Engineering consultancy procurement spans infrastructure projects, building developments, environmental assessments and technical advisory services across public and private sectors. The association advocates for procurement frameworks recognising professional expertise, quality standards and appropriate risk allocation in consultant appointments.

The consulting engineering sector provides essential services supporting Ireland's construction and infrastructure programmes, with firms engaged in design, project management, site supervision and specialist technical advisory across transport, water, energy, building and environmental projects. The association represents both large multidisciplinary practices and smaller specialist consultancies.

Professional standards, continuing professional development and technical competence requirements form core association activities, supporting members in maintaining qualifications necessary for procurement eligibility and professional practice. The body also provides guidance on contract administration, fee negotiation and client relationships.

The Mayo appointee brings experience from engineering consultancy practice to the representative role, supporting the association's advocacy on procurement reform, professional recognition and sector development.

Read more on the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland and engineering consultancy sector representation.