Mace Consultancy Ireland, part of the global consultancy and construction firm Mace, has been awarded Engineers Ireland’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Accredited Employer Standard. The company, which has an annual turnover of €2.84bn, employs over 7,400 people globally and operates two Irish offices, in Dublin and Cork.
Since entering the Irish market in 2006, Mace has grown considerably in the market as a delivery organisation, supporting key infrastructure and property sectors with project and programme management, cost and commercial, project management office, and advisory services.
With a growing team of more than 130 professionals in Ireland, the company’s focus on equipping its people with the latest knowledge in key sectors such as rail, aviation, healthcare, utilities, energy resilience, commercial property, and renewable energy, has earned its CPD programme the industry-leading recognition provided by the Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer Standard.
The Standard is designed to help organisations improve the competence of their engineers and deliver tangible benefits. The Standard seeks to develop employees who are agile and adaptable and creates a workforce that is encouraged to create and innovate, developing new solutions, thereby creating competitive advantages. Organisations that have achieved the Standard find they are better placed to deal with business change and disruption, while also capable of attracting and retaining better workforce talent.
Speaking, following the award of the Standard, Frank Randles, Country Director at Mace Consultancy Ireland, said:
“At Mace, we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, which is why we fully support CPD as a vital part of our business strategy. This award is a significant milestone that demonstrates our commitment to delivering the highest standards of professional development within our team in Ireland. The recognition provided by the Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer Standard will enhance our ability to develop our people, improve the quality of our services, and strengthen our position as a leader across the industry.”
Damien Owens, Director General of Engineers Ireland, added:
“Mace Consultancy Ireland’s impressive track-record in supporting the development of its people positions it to continue the successful path it has followed since entering the Irish market almost 20 years ago. Joining the more than 170 engineering organisations that have now been awarded the Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer Standard, Mace Consultancy Ireland’s dedication to advancing its teams knowledge and expertise is well-recognised, better enabling it to deliver for its clients.”
Pictured: Neena James - Project Manager, Mace Consultancy Ireland; Andy Beard - Managing Director – Mace Consultancy Europe; Derek Byrne - Associate Director, Mace Consultancy Ireland; Frank Randles – Country Director, Mace Consultancy Ireland; Damien Owens – Director General of Engineers Ireland; Tom McDermott – Associate Director, Mace Consultancy Ireland; Jennifer Bradfield – Associate Director, Mace Consultancy Ireland; and Eoin O'Mullane – Operations Director, Mace Consultancy Ireland