Will Rudd confirms senior promotions

UK and Ireland-based civil, structural and conservation engineering practice Will Rudd has announced a series of senior promotions and new appointments as it continues to expand its regional footprint and leadership team.

The award-winning consultancy has opened a new base in Inverness to support growing demand across the Highlands, with Alasdair MacPhee promoted to associate to lead the operation, supported by managing director MJ O’Shaughnessy.

In Glasgow, Gerard Carson has been promoted to director following his role in driving the growth of the firm’s civil, structural and conservation projects. 

Darren Tannock and Leo Shand have advanced to associate roles, while Andrew Horgan becomes senior engineer and team leader, and Matthew Pieroni has been promoted to project engineer.

Will Rudd has also strengthened its Dublin operation, promoting Shane McGowan to director and Eugene Sheehy to associate, alongside several new technical appointments.

MJ O'Shaughnessy, managing director for Will Rudd Glasgow, Ireland, Inverness and London, said: “These promotions and appointments reflect a hugely positive period of growth for Will Rudd across Scotland and Ireland. 

“We are absolutely committed to developing our people, recognising talent and creating long-term career opportunities, and it’s incredibly satisfying to see so many well-deserved promotions across the business.

“The launch of our Inverness base is a particularly exciting step, opening new opportunities across the Highlands across multiple sectors, while our teams in Glasgow and Dublin continue to go from strength to strength. 

“I look forward to providing strategic guidance to Alasdair in Inverness and Shane in Ireland as they lead their respective regions, ensuring our expansion is underpinned by strong leadership and shared vision. 

“Our people remain the heartbeat of our business, and 2026 is shaping up to be another exciting year for us.”

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