People

Joe Delaney – Group Managing Director

Joe joined Tritech Engineering in 2003 as Managing Director and shareholder. He holds a Building Services Degree and is a member of Engineers Ireland. He has served as President of MEBSCA and M&ECA and as a member of the Executive Council of the CIF. He has 25 years’ experience in delivering major projects across all sectors of the industry, notably in pharmaceutical, medical devices, commercial, healthcare, and residential developments.

Joe effectively leads a dedicated professional team in the strategic management of the company. He is particularly noted for his positivity, integrity, and dependability. He is passionate about people and technology and how equally important these two are in propelling any business forward.

Joe has a keen interest in motorsport and regularly attends F1 races. He enjoys running and fitness training.

Peter Keane – QEHS & Maintenance Director

Peter is QEHS & Maintenance Director at Tritech and oversees all maintenance activities, Health & Safety department and training and recruitment across the Group. He began his career as a plumbing apprentice in 1986 and progressed to senior management level before jointly establishing Tritech in 1999.

With three decades of experience in the HVAC industry, Peter brings a wealth of expertise to the operations side of the business. Along with the other directors, Peter ensures that Health and Safety is embraced from the top down. His leadership in cultivating talent at all levels within the organisation, is a testament to his commitment in continuously driving higher standards across the business.

Peter is a huge GAA supporter and is actively involved in coaching juvenile teams at his local club.

Fergal Reilly – Electrical Director

Fergal joined Tritech in 2008 as Electrical Director, having gained valuable management experience in Ireland, United Kingdom and Australia. As a talented craftsman, he returned to college studying Information Technology and oversaw contracts for large service providers throughout Ireland.

With over 35 years’ experience in every sector of the electrical industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge and technical ability. With a high emphasis on quality and a positive management style, he leads the progression of the electrical department.

Chris Duffy – Electrical Operations Director

Chris has been involved in the construction industry for over four decades and in that time, he has delivered projects in many locations across the world including Europe, UK, Africa, and Australasia. Chris held the role of Board Director and M&E Operations Director with a Tier one M&E contractor prior to joining Tritech as Electrical Operation Director in 2021.

He has a record of accomplishment for managing the delivery of largescale projects for some of the world’s leading blue-chip organisations and under his leadership all projects are managed expertly and efficiently to the highest standards of safety and quality Chris was also involved in the music industry for many years and still enjoys songwriting and collaborating when time permits.

Stephen Keane – Mechanical Operations Director

Stephen has been involved in the construction industry for over three decades and in that time he has delivered projects in sectors including Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences and the general Building Services field for Irish & International clients.

Stephen leads our project delivery teams and chairs regular meetings to ensure that we are providing the right resource, at the right time, to deliver in line with our commitments. In acknowledgement of Stephens abilities, he was appointed to the board as Mechanical Operations Director in 2019.

Stephen is a GAA supporter and has a keen interest in clay shooting.

Barry Kennedy – Pre-Construction Director

With over two decades of exceptional leadership and expertise in the construction industry, Barry stands as a distinguished Pre-Construction Director known for transforming visions into reality. Armed with a profound understanding of every facet of pre-construction processes, Barry has consistently demonstrated unparalleled dedication, innovation, and strategic acumen throughout his career.

Barry graduated from Bolton Street in 2002 and began working in the mechanical construction services industry. He quickly advanced from engineering to project and contract management before being appointed to the board in March 2023.

His comprehensive knowledge spans every stage of pre-construction, from project conceptualisation and planning to budgeting, scheduling, and risk management. Barry has played a pivotal role in a myriad of high-profile projects, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.

A visionary leader and a driving force behind some of the companies most iconic projects, Barry continues to inspire and innovate.

Rory Daly – Construction Director

Rory Daly was appointed to the board of directors as Construction Director, with effect from September 2023. With a wealth of experience, Rory began his journey with us in 2013 after returning from a successful stint in Australia. There, he served as a Project Manager with a leading tier 1 mechanical contractor, overseeing significant projects such as a groundbreaking PPP biosciences centre, the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere.

Since his return, Rory has been instrumental in delivering some of Tritech’s most prestigious and substantial projects across various sectors including pharmaceuticals, commercial ventures, residential developments, hotels, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. Holding a BEng (Level 8) in Mechanical Engineering from Napier University Edinburgh, Rory brings a robust engineering background to his projects. His track record speaks for itself, showcasing his ability to tackle even the most challenging engineering and logistical problems with innovative solutions.

Beyond his professional achievements, Rory is a dedicated rugby enthusiast and enjoys occasional weekend sports trips. However, these days, his primary focus is on his young family, keeping him happily occupied outside of work.

Lisa Keane – Group Financial Controller

Lisa joined Tritech in 2004 in the role of financial controller. She completed a BA in 1997 from Maynooth University and then went on to complete ACCA Exams from 2003 – 2006. She is an affiliate member of ACCA. Her role involves working with the Finance Team in the delivery of all financial information. This information supports the Management Teams in completing day-to-day tasks and decision making.

She likes being involved in a growing company with a positive working environment that is constantly changing and evolving to meets its business needs.

Lorraine Sheehan – Group Purchasing Manager

Lorraine Sheehan is a Purchasing Manager specialist who has successfully grown this role within Tritech since her commencement in 2009. She develops and maintains key relationships with suppliers and manages company assets and inventory. Lorraine is also a key member of the overall Management Team as well as having people management experience in the Purchasing area.

Lorraine works with a can-do attitude and is a positive influence on those around her. Prior to joining Tritech Lorraine had a highly successful career as a Business Management Professional in the areas of finance and sales. In her downtime Lorraine likes to spend time with family and friends and is a keen walker.

David Connolly – Maintenance Manager

David Connolly is our Maintenance Operations Manager. He started his career with Tritech in 2001 as an apprentice plumber, and has gained a huge amount of experience with the company from domestic to commercial installations across multiple sectors. He is a registered gas installer and vastly experienced in all aspects of HVAC.

He enjoys working with Tritech as everyone has the same goal and every day has its own challenges and there is a good social element to the company. He enjoys getting out to play golf and watching Leinster & Ireland play rugby.

David Patton – BIM Manager

David Patton is our BIM manager with 20 years’ experience in the construction industry. In 2007 David transitioned from his role as electrician and began to work as a Design Technician. David explored BIM Technologies, which was an immerging process at the time, gaining his first BIM related certification in 2009. David is now a specialist in his field, gaining experience through multi-disciplinary and multi complexity projects.

David endeavours to add innovative technologies and workflows to his department with the attitude of always improving with innovation and building on experience. A keen clay pigeon shooter David enjoys being out and active.

Declan Kirwan – Maintenance Project Manager

Declan is a Project Manager with extensive experience gained over four decades in the delivery of complex projects in live environments for our global corporate & domestic clients. He has a hands on and detailed approach, consistently delivering results beyond the clients expectations with the highest standards in the industry. Thorough and collaborative leader with a firm commitment to the highest standards of quality assurance and health & safety.

Declan has enjoyed playing soccer to a high level all his life and likes a game of golf on the weekends.

Enda Crennan – Mechanical Project Manager

Enda Crennan is a mechanical Project Manager with over twenty-four years’ experience in the industry across a wide range of sectors from data centres to marquee projects such as the NCC.

Enda started his career with Mercury working his way up from apprentice to lead supervisor before joining Tritech in 2015. He has a keen interest in continual professional development and undertaken many courses with an emphasis on skills honing. He completed a project management and IT CPD during his time in Tritech.

Enda is involved in the GAA in a coaching capacity and believes that the team ethos is mirrored in his work life with Tritech.

Gary Connolly – Group Commercial Manager

Gary Connolly is the Group Commercial Manager with almost two decades of experience within the construction sector. Gary is responsible for managing the Surveying Department within Tritech assisting project surveyors and the wider project team in delivering projects on time, in budget whilst meeting the client’s expectations.

Gary started his career working on sites, progressing into quantity surveying with Construction/ Development companies gaining valuable experience. Moving into the specialist field of M&E quantity surveying Gary has over a decade of experience managing the financial and contractual aspects of a diverse range of projects from pharmaceutical, commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, etc.

Prior to and throughout his professional career Gary has completed a BSC. in Computing Science, Dip. in Site Management, Cert. in Building Energy Rating, and an MSc. in Quantity Surveying.

Gary enjoys catching up with family and friends, especially over a nice meal. And on those finer sunny weekends he will be strolling through a wood or up a hill with his wife and two children.

Joe Hunt – Mechanical Project Manager

Joe joined Tritech in 2010 and has over 26 years’ experience across various sectors from office fit outs to large pharmaceutical projects. He is a proactive, results-oriented mechanical management professional. Joe has an impressive record of accomplishment of successful project execution while ensuring efficient work process and cost-effective solutions are a priority.

He is a proven leader who builds strong working relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, and architects alike, demonstrating a finely honed talent for construction management. In his spare time Joe enjoys sports and spending time with his family and friends.

Liam Curry – Maintenance Account Manager

Liam Curry commenced his career as an apprentice plumber with a tier 1 contractor in 1995. He advanced to supervisor level and managed the daily site operations at charge-hand level. In 2002 he joined a medical gas firm, over the next three years he became highly experienced in the Medical Gas Pipework installation and servicing and catered for clients’ needs on a nationwide basis.

In 2005 Liam accepted on opportunity as Maintenance Department Manager. He was responsible for the daily operations of the maintenance department and reported directly to the maintenance Director. He has extensive experience managing large multi-building corporate clients.

In 2017 Liam joined Tritech Engineering maintenance department to further strengthen the management team and provides strategic direction and governance on all major Client accounts, ensuring quality service delivery across all aspects of management agreements and key involvement in the implementation & mobilisation of new client sites.

Mark Keenan – Maintenance Key Accounts Manager

Mark is a key account manager for the maintenance division of Tritech Engineering. He qualified as an electrician before pursuing his qualification as Electrical Service Design Engineer. He holds a post graduate diploma in collaborative BIM (building information modelling).

Mark has over 15 year’s experience in the construction industry and during this time he established his own contracting business, working for a rapid delivery contractors in the facilities sector. His strengths are leading multidiscipline teams for the collaboration of all services within new build data centres, education, healthcare, and multi-purposes commercial/residential complexes.

Mark is focused on operational excellence and takes a hands-on approach to delivery of service through interaction with the client, FM teams and contractors. Mark provides strategic direction and governance on all major Client accounts, ensuring quality service delivery across all aspects of management agreements.

In his spare time Mark enjoys travel, exercise, football, and golf.

Robert Finlay – Key Account Manager

With 20 years of expertise, Robert Finlay joined Tritech Engineering’s maintenance department in 2023. Robert has a plumbing qualification and has worked in facilities management positions for both clients and customers in a variety of sectors, including hospitality. This is also where Robert learnt the value of customer service and relationships.

In 2018, he began working as a Technical Coordinator for an engineering firm, where he got essential experience monitoring and coordinating the continuous maintenance of 122 site locations around the country.

Before joining Tritech Engineering, Robert worked for Amazon Web Services for four years as a Facilities Operations Centre Lead Engineer, where he supervised a team of up to ten engineers in monitoring the essential infrastructure equipment of all AWS Data centres globally.

Robert takes pleasure in developing good connections with his clients and vendors to provide the best service possible.

In his leisure time, Robert likes spending time with family and friends, being healthy, and taking the occasional far-flung holiday.

Finbar Keenaghan – Mechanical Contracts Manager

Finbar is an experienced Contracts Manager. He joined Tritech Engineering to strengthen our engineering division. He has shown his ability to lead our team of trades staff and specialist sub-contractors.

After qualifying and working in the refrigeration & Air-Conditioning industry for several years Finbar graduated from KTH Royal University, Stockholm Sweden in 1993 with an honours degree in Mechanical Engineering.

With over 35 years’ experience in the mechanical construction industry both in Ireland and abroad Finbar has managed and delivered projects from many sectors within the industry from Pharmaceuticals, health care, food industry to general commercial services.

As Contracts Manager he is responsible for total project management including controlling budgets, negotiating subcontracts, and providing day-to-day communication with the project team to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.

A team player, Finbar holds an excellent track record of strong working relationships with owners, architects, and engineers, resulting in successful construction experiences. In his spare time Finbar enjoys GAA, Golf and spending time with his family and friends.

Sean Sheridan – Electrical Project Manager

Sean Sheridan is a highly effective Project Manager with over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry. Sean specializes in delivering multiple turnkey projects on time, on budget and to our ISO accredited quality standards. A team player who believes in co-operation at all levels to focus on the project deliverables.

Having completed his BEng in Electrical Services Engineering to accompany his QQI Level 6 Advanced Electrical Craft Certificate, Sean can adapt to the complexities of any type of project. Sean is an active open water swimmer with an aptitude for the outdoors and staying “reasonably” fit.

Ruth Hayes – Senior EHS Advisor

Ruth Hayes is the Senior EHS Advisor for Tritech Engineering. During Ruth’s time at Tritech, she has participated in annual ISO Accredited audits and has managed to achieve 3 ISO accreditations. As part of the EHS Department, Ruth has entered the NISO awards annually and has recently achieved a Distinction award.

As the Senior EHS Advisor Ruth manages the EHS Department and provides mentorship and support to the team where necessary. Ruth also manages the safety on Construction sites by conducting regular site visits, which involves monitoring safety standards for Tritech employees and Tritech subcontractors and auditing related paperwork and ensuring Tritech are maintaining their ISO accreditations.

Ruth regularly arranges for Environmental & Wellness Initiatives in the workplace as she is quite passionate about the environment and animals. Ruth as a huge interest in cooking, enjoys long hikes and walk, curling up with an enjoyable book or watching her favourite TV programmes.

Brendan Long – Electrical Project Manager

Brendan Long is an electrical Project Manager with 30+ years of experience across many sectors of the industry including data centres, pharmaceutical, educational, offices to name a few. He has worked with Tier 1 contractors to bring numerous projects to completion on time and in budget.

Brendan started his career as an apprentice and worked his way up through all stages of the industry gaining valuable experience and knowledge along the way. He is a problem solver and uses his knowledge and experience to find solutions in new and innovative ways.

Brendan has a keen interest in Rugby and travelling, combining both whenever he can. He has also been known to bake the odd Sourdough loaf on occasion.

Keith Burns – Senior Quantity Surveyor

Keith Burns is a seasoned and accomplished Senior Quantity Surveyor with over two decades of service to the construction industry. Keith’s career began in the plumber trade, and his relentless pursuit of excellence took him through estimating and into the vibrant field of quantity surveying.

Keith has made an indelible mark on the industry throughout the years, having played a crucial part in a variety of major projects across numerous sectors. His diverse portfolio includes contributions to the healthcare, business, data centre, and pharmaceutical industries. He has worked with notable customers like Intel, Amazon, Facebook, and the prestigious Mater Private Hospital. Keith’s quantity surveying knowledge has been crucial in assuring project success, cost effectiveness, and accurate financial management.

Keith is a football fanatic outside of his professional career. His passion for the game goes not only to 5-a-side football but also to administration and coaching duties, nurturing teams from junior to senior levels. This dedication to the game shows his leadership and mentoring abilities, fostering a sense of camaraderie and sportsmanship in those with whom he works.

Outside of the construction site and football pitch, Keith takes long walks and plays golf, viewing these pursuits as opportunities for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Shareleen Jansen Van Vuuren – Health & Safety Manager

Shareleen has gained significant experience on a wide industry spectrum over the past 14 years including becoming Registered in 2017 as a Professional Construction EHS Manager in South Africa. She commenced her career as a Junior EHS officer in 2008 within the opencast mining sector where she spent her days around Draglines and 777 Mining trucks. She worked her way up to becoming a successful EHS Manager within the Electrical, Mechanical and Instrumentation industry, but also within the Civil Construction Environment.

Shareleen has completed various EHS Manager qualifications which includes her Diploma in EHS Management. She joined our magnificent team in 2022 as EHS Manager where she drives our business to achieve high end Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.

Shareleen has a passion in mentoring and guiding young individuals within the EHS sector to assist them reach their full potential.

Shareleen is an adrenaline junkie and loves spending her spare time attempting new adventures and activities.

Stephen O’Reilly – Electrical Project Manager

Stephen O’Reilly is a highly effective Project Manager with over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry. Stephen started his career as an apprentice and worked his way up through all stages of the industry gaining valuable experience and knowledge along the way.

Having completed his BEng in 2016 to accompany his QQI Level 6 Advanced Electrical Craft Certificate, Stephen can adapt to the complexities of any type of project.Stephen specialises in delivering multiple turnkey projects on time and on budget. A team player who believes in co-operation at all levels to focus on the project deliverables.

Stephen is a keen sports fan and his hobbies include travel, golf, GAA and spending time with friends and family.

Gillian Dempsey – Human Resource Manager

Gillian Dempsey is an experienced Human Resource Professional with over 6 years’ experience in this field, working across the Medical Device Sector. In 2022 Gill was appointed to the position of Group HR Manager for Tritech.

In addition to her HRM experience Gill also brings a successful career of more than 20 years in Operations Management with experience dealing with large customer base in managing Key Accounts, Relationship Management / Customer Service Management/ Leadership and People Management. Gill is a CIPD member, has a Diploma in Human Resource Management, a BA(Hons) In HRM Strategy and Practice, and is currently undertaking a Diploma is Executive Coaching.

Gill is an active volunteer for Barretstown Children’s Charity and enjoys running and travelling.

Darren Cassidy – Estimating Manager

Darren Cassidy is the group Estimating Manager with two decades of experience in the construction industry. Darren is responsible for managing the estimating department for both Mechanical & Electrical within Tritech.

In 2014 Darren transitioned from his role as an electrician to mechanical estimating and has never looked back, gaining knowledge & experience across a wide range of different sectors. Darren is results driven and gets great satisfaction from projects wins. He works tirelessly to instil that passion in the estimating team along with embracing new technologies and procedures to streamline the estimating process.

In his spare time Darren enjoys spending time with family & friends, football & eating out.

Paul Doyle – Mechanical Contracts Manager

With over 15 years’ experience in the mechanical construction industry both in Ireland and England Paul has managed and delivered projects in several industry sectors from Pharmaceuticals, health care, Data Centre, aerospace and commercial. Paul joined Tritech Engineering to strengthen our engineering division. He is a leader of people and a respected professional.

As Contracts Manager Paul is responsible for total project management including controlling budgets, negotiating subcontracts, and providing day-to-day communication with the project team to ensure jobs remain on schedule and within budget.

A team player, Paul holds an excellent track record of strong working relationships with owners, architects, and engineers, resulting in successful construction experiences. His broad background is comprised of shell and core construction, relocation, recondition, renovation, tenant improvement, new addition, and expansion projects.

Paul has had the privilege of working with prestigious clients such as NTT, NHS, Abbvie, TCD, Hollister, HSE & many of Ireland and England’s leading main construction contracting companies.