Collen Construction appoints pre-construction director from John Sisk & Son to executive team

Ireland-based Collen Construction has appointed Derek Gormley as pre-construction director, joining the executive management team alongside new chief executive officer Mark McGreevy, who also previously worked at John Sisk & Son, Construction Wave reported.

Gormley brings more than 35 years of experience in leading pre-construction strategies and procurement of complex, high-value projects across commercial, healthcare and institutional developments in Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Before joining Collen, Gormley spent more than three decades at John Sisk & Son, where he most recently served as director of pre-construction and fitout and director of pre-construction for Ireland and Europe. His career at the construction and engineering firm also includes roles as director of Interiors by Sisk and chief estimator.

McGreevy, who started in January and brings three decades of industry experience from senior roles at John Sisk & Son and the Sisk Group, said Gormley is widely recognised for the clarity, collaboration and rigour he brings to complex challenges. "His expertise elevates every project in which he is involved," McGreevy said. "His ability to guide teams and deliver smart, strategic outcomes will be invaluable to Collen as we continue to grow."

McGreevy added that beyond technical excellence, Gormley's contribution as an executive director will be invaluable in shaping the future of the business not just in Ireland, but across Europe.

Founded in 1810, Collen Construction is one of Ireland's largest family-run construction groups. The company's latest financial results show a 79 per cent increase in revenue, reaching €1.18 billion, bolstered by strong demand for data centres and energy projects across Europe. The eighth-generation business employs more than 5,000 people across its supply chain.

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