Multi-disciplinary consultancy, engineering and operations firm Egis has announced plans to create 100 jobs following a number of contract wins and increased government investment in major national infrastructure projects.
The majority of the new roles will be in engineering and they will all be filled over the next 12 months.
The announcement was made as Tánaiste Simon Harris officially opened Egis' revamped engineering headquarters at Classon House in Dundrum.
"This is a crucial time for infrastructure delivery, and the Government is investing significantly to ensure the country can continue to meet the demands of a growing population, provide a high quality of life for citizens, support businesses and maintain the country’s attractiveness to investors," Harris said.
"To do this, we will need the expertise of engineers, and it’s great that companies, such as Egis, are doing all they can to assist in delivering on the Government’s ambition and vision.”
Egis has already recruited 80 new engineers over the past two years and now has an Irish workforce of more than 630 across 16 offices and sites.
Part of the French-headquartered Egis Group, a global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and maintenance services firm, Egis has operated in Ireland since 1994.
The planned expansion in staff numbers follows Egis’ acquisition of Dublin-based engineering firm JB Barry & Partners in 2023.
JB Barry & Partners had previously worked on key projects such as the upgrading of the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dublin, the N22 Cork to Limerick route and the N17/N18 Gort to Tuam PPP motorway scheme in Galway.
Egis was recently awarded a new contract by Transport Infrastructure Ireland to operate and maintain the Dublin Tunnel, the Jack Lynch Tunnel and monitor 1,200km of motorway.
It is also acting as the engineers for the Sisk Sorenson joint venture, which is building the new Adare Bypass, and is involved in the REPower EU Energy Survey, which is conducting energy assessments on 4,000 schools in Ireland.
The recruitment drive is intended to strengthen Egis' ability to support the state's planned investment in infrastructure as outlined in the updated €275bn National Development Plan.
The plan includes major transport projects such as DART+, Metrolink, Bus Connects and key water improvements such as the Greater Dublin Drainage Project and the Shannon to Dublin pipeline, all of which will require considerable engineering expertise and resources.
In addition, both Eirgrid and the ESB are expected to invest in new infrastructure in the coming years.
“At Egis, our ambition is to help enable Ireland’s stable economic growth through the delivery of essential infrastructure and buildings that can deliver a better and more sustainable future for all," said Steve Preece, chief executive of Egis in Ireland.
"Our plan to increase staff numbers comes as the government and state agencies are investing in major infrastructure projects and undertaking updating works on existing infrastructure.
"By investing in new staff, we are seeking to position ourselves to successfully compete for a share of this work and to provide the support and expertise required to ensure the Government maximises the return on its investment.”
Photo: Egis reopening of Classon House, Dundrum Business Park. (Pic: Shane O'Neill, Coalesce)
