Coffey's growing presence in the energy market is being powered by a specialist team delivering the infrastructure needed for a cleaner, more resilient energy system across Ireland and the UK.

At the heart of this push are Energy Director John Gibbons and Contracts Managers Allen Dolan and Gerard McGuigan. Drawing on extensive experience in complex project delivery, they are reinforcing Coffey’s reputation as a trusted partner for energy infrastructure on both sides of the Irish Sea.

Having developed their careers within Coffey over several years, the trio combine deep technical expertise with strong client relationships and a consistent focus on assured delivery. Their work spans key technologies including bioenergy, grid stabilisation and rapid power generation solutions.

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With demand accelerating as the energy transition gathers pace, Coffey is scaling its footprint and capability in Ireland and the UK. The Energy team is targeting new opportunities, strengthening strategic partnerships and expanding into priority regions. This includes supporting assets that enable renewable generation, improve grid resilience and provide flexible capacity. Established local operations and decades of engineering know‑how underpin a proven delivery model suited to a wider market.

Behind every successful energy project lies robust civil engineering. From foundations and structural elements to access routes, drainage and high‑voltage integration, Coffey's multidisciplinary, self‑delivery approach manages each phase with precision, safety and accountability. Refined over more than 50 years, this model has supported projects from early renewable schemes to today’s large, complex infrastructure.

Energy is a core pillar of Coffey's long‑term growth strategy, with the business planning significant expansion in the coming years. Investment in people, capability and partnerships is building the capacity required to meet evolving sector needs across Ireland and the UK. The leadership of John, Allen and Gerard reflects this ambition, marrying operational excellence with a commitment to sustainable growth and long‑term client value.