Engineering consultancy EDC has opened a new Galway office, bringing its presence in Ireland to four locations, with further international offices in London and Istanbul.

The office in Ballybrit, adjacent to Galway city centre, will be led by associate director Gerard Kirwan, and its opening comes after EDC doubled the size of its workforce since the start of 2021.

The Cork-based firm now has 100 employees across its six offices, and it estimates that it will grow its headcount by a further 25% this year to support continued investment and growth in market share.

EDC opened its Istanbul office in August in response to client demand and growing opportunities in MENAT. The Turkish team, which EDC anticipates will double in the next 12-18 months offers MEP Design and BIM services in the region.

“As EDC celebrates 20 years in business in 2023, this expansion into Galway is another exciting step forward for the company, and sets the foundation for future growth across Ireland and beyond," said Richard O'Farrell, managing director of EDC.

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"The expansion is testament to the incredible work our whole team delivers, and this is driving us forward to realise new opportunities.”

“The move into Galway aligns with the EDC’s growth strategy, which in recent years has also included the opening of a Limerick office to service the mid-west of Ireland, the expansion of the leadership team with the appointment of associate directors across all offices; the opening and expansion of our Istanbul office; and significant growth in staffing.” 

Kirwan commented: “I am proud to head up EDC’s fourth Irish office, which marks an exciting chapter in the story of EDC and demonstrates the extent of the company’s growth in recent times.

"The decision to open an office in Galway strengthens our delivery capabilities and increases our ability to service our current and future clients and sectors.”

Photo: (l-r) Richard O'Farrell and Gerard Kirwan.