Dornan Group is a leading mechanical, electrical, and HVAC engineering and construction company renowned for its exceptional projects across various sectors in Europe. The company’s primary focus lies in the data centre, life science and commercial sectors, which have shown significant growth.
Dornan Group
Following Brexit, FDI in the UK is once again increasing and Dornan has several hyperscale data centre clients investing there. With over a decade of experience in this market, Dornan is well positioned to benefit. The company is also completing various hyperscale data centre projects in The Netherlands, Belgium and Denmark.
Total Turnover:
€468M
ROI Turnover:
€150M
International Turnover:
€318M
In the life sciences area, Dornan is working with Eli Lilly in Limerick, Fuji in Denmark, and Lonza and Bristol Myers Squibb in Switzerland. With a notable presence across various regions, Micheál O’Connor, Group Managing Director, also notes Dornan’s largest ever European life science project, valued at over €150m, was secured this year.
Dornan expects revenues to hit €700m in 2024, doubling in size over four years, with a target of adding €100m in 2025. Dornan is actively hiring to expand various aspects of the business and enhance specific skill sets. To achieve this, Dornan has broadened its recruitment efforts to include regions beyond Europe, such as Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. This strategy has proven successful in finding personnel who share Dornan’s work ethic and approach to construction and engineering.
Safety at Dornan Group
At the core of Dornan’s operations lies a firm commitment to safety. Its exceptional teams, comprising talented and diligent professionals, consistently go above and beyond to uphold the highest safety standards in every project. Dornan was recently, nominated at the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2024 in Dublin and shortlisted for the ‘Health & Safety Excellence Award – Construction (Large Organisation)’. Dedication and hard work ensure safety is always Dornan’s top priority. Its goal is to consistently deliver quality projects, embedding the highest standards of environmental, health and safety into its processes and fostering a rewarding work environment where its people thrive and can pursue their career goals.
Inspiring future engineering and construction professionals
Dornan is actively striving to attract young individuals and women to the industry through summer placements for college students. These placements familiarise students with the company’s culture and support them throughout their studies, aiming to recruit them upon graduation. Encouraging STEM pursuits, particularly among women, is a key focus. Micheál O’Connor comments: “We’re pleased to see more women on our sites and an increase in the number of young women pursuing apprenticeships.”
Dornan Group – A great place to work
Dornan has invested heavily in the wellbeing of its staff in recent years – something that has not gone unnoticed by the wider world.
The company was awarded the ‘Best Place to Work’ accolade for 2024 in Ireland’s large organisation category, affirming its dedication to fostering a supportive and dynamic workplace. Additionally, Dornan’s emphasis on employee wellbeing earned it a Gold accreditation for ‘We Invest in Wellbeing’.
Micheál O’Connor highlights Dornan’s commitment to supporting employees in the demanding industry, emphasising the importance of creating an emotionally safe environment where individuals can thrive.
No 4: Dornan Group
ADDRESS: 10 Eastgate Avenue, Eastgate, Little Island, Cork.
PHONE: 021 233 0900
WEB: www.dornangroup.com
LINKEDIN: Dornan Engineering Ltd
TWITTER: @TheDornanGroup
KEY EXECUTIVES: Brian Acheson, Chief Executive Officer; Micheál O’Connor, Group Managing Director; Joe Conway, Head of Business Development, Ireland.
KEY ACTIVITIES: Mechanical, HVAC & Electrical Installation.
YEAR-END: 31/12/2023