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Patrick holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical and Electrical Project Management Engineering and an HND in Building Services. With over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, he has led large-scale projects across the UK, Ireland, the Middle East, and Europe. Patrick joined John Paul Construction in 2018 and is responsible for leading the […]

John Gildea leads the company’s marketing and communications strategy, supporting brand development, stakeholder engagement, and corporate reputation. With extensive experience in strategic marketing, John ensures that the company’s achievements, values, and initiatives are effectively represented across all platforms. As Group Marketing Director, he is responsible for aligning marketing activities with the company’s business objectives and […]

David Dillon is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and a graduate of the University of Galway. His career began in the aviation industry with Aer Lingus before he joined CRH plc, where he spent over 25 years in senior leadership roles across the United States and Europe. As a member […]

Gary Mitchell joined John Paul Construction in 2023 and brings over 20 years of experience in quantity surveying across Ireland and the UK. A graduate of the Dublin Institute of Technology with a BSc in Property Economics, he also holds a BTech Diploma in M&E Cost Management from Southbank University and is an Associate Member […]

David Kelly joined John Paul Construction in 2015 and has more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry. A graduate of DIT Kevin Street, he holds a degree and Higher Certificate in Electrical Services Engineering. David has led major MEP projects across Ireland, the UK, and the Middle East, covering sectors such as […]

Brian Ahern has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, including 15 years specialising in mission critical environments. As Group MEP Director, he is responsible for the leadership and delivery of mechanical and electrical services across all sectors and regions. Before joining John Paul Construction, Brian held senior roles at Equinix and Laing […]

David Behan holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Economics and Management, a Diploma in Construction Law, and is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Society of Chartered Surveyors. Since joining John Paul Construction in 2003, he has played a key role in the commercial management of […]

Rorie Considine holds a BSc Honours Degree in Building, Engineering and Management from Limerick Institute of Technology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management from Trinity College Dublin. With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, Rorie has delivered complex projects across the industrial, residential, commercial, education, and healthcare sectors. As Construction Director […]

Roy Wolfe graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a degree in Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering and holds a Diploma in Construction Law. He has extensive international experience in the residential, tourism, commercial, healthcare, and industrial sectors. Since joining John Paul Construction in 2014, Roy has successfully managed and delivered major multidisciplinary projects, combining strong […]

Liam Kenny holds an MSc in Construction Project Management and has over 27 years of experience in the construction industry across Ireland and the Middle East. Since joining John Paul Construction in 2004, he has played a central role in guiding the company’s strategic growth. In 2011, Liam was instrumental in establishing Absal Paul Contracting […]

Peter O’Grady Walshe is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and a graduate of University College Dublin. His career has included senior roles with KPMG in Dublin, London, and Philadelphia, and as an Executive Director of NCB Corporate Finance, now Investec. Over the past two decades, Peter has been involved in […]

John Keaveney is a civil engineer with more than 30 years of experience in the construction sector. He has led the delivery of major building and infrastructure projects across a wide range of sectors in both Ireland and the UK. As Chief Operations Officer, John is responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of the business, […]

A Chartered Civil Engineer, Paraic Keogh has over 30 years of experience delivering major construction projects across commercial, healthcare, and residential sectors. Since joining John Paul Construction in 2016, he has been instrumental in strengthening the company’s commercial strategy and delivery capability. As Chief Commercial Officer, Paraic oversees all commercial functions, ensuring projects are managed […]

Niall O’Connor is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Building and holds an honours degree in Engineering from the University of Galway. With more than 24 years of experience in the construction industry, he has delivered large-scale projects across sectors including microprocessor, pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, education, sport, and hospitality. Since joining John […]

Ian Cahill joined John Paul Construction in 2023 and brings extensive experience in financial leadership, corporate strategy, and governance. A Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland and a graduate of University College Dublin, Ian has held senior finance positions in both private and publicly listed businesses, including Group Head of Finance at Cairn Homes plc, Director […]

Helen Forbes is responsible for leading the company’s people strategy, ensuring that talent development, engagement, and leadership practices align with John Paul Construction’s business objectives. She has extensive experience in strategic human resources management across the financial and construction sectors. Before joining John Paul Construction, Helen held senior roles with Aviva in both London and […]