Keating Construction | Marine | Building

Our success is attributed to the expertise and dedication of our staff, who demonstrate high calibre technical abilities with every project undertaken.

With a low staff turnover, we retain our most experienced and hardworking technical employees - some of which have been with us since the beginning.

Senior Executives

Marcus Carne

Managing Director

Marcus CarneManaging Director

Marcus is the newest addition to the Keating leadership team. He will have responsibility for overseeing the implementation of the business' operations and projects across Ireland and the UK. With over 20 years' experience across a broad range of Engineering and Construction projects, Marcus has been a leading figure commercially for some of Ireland's, the UK's and Australia's largest building and engineering firms, delivering complex contracts worldwide.

Marcus will contribute immensely to the overall strategic direction, growth and operational success of the organisation ensuring the delivery of world class solutions to the customers of Keating.

Executives

Brendan Phelan

Head of Corporate Finance

Brendan PhelanHead of Corporate Finance

Brendan is highly experienced in strategic management and corporate governance and finance, joining Keating in 2018 at a pivotal point in its history when the firm embarked on its journey towards an expansion into the United Kingdom.

With over 30 years of experience in large finance roles, Brendan is a welcome addition to Keating, playing a part in supporting the future growth of the business and strengthening the existing senior management team.

Joseph McCarthy

Engineering Manager

Joseph McCarthyEngineering Manager

Joseph joined the company over three years ago and is Keating's Engineering Manager. He is a Chartered Engineer with significant experience in delivering bespoke multidisciplinary designs.

Joseph has developed an excellent, solution- focused team in Keating that centres on four main elements; the delivery of detailed design solutions for D&B projects, the coordination of external design houses providing tailored solutions, delivering temporary works design and rolling out and managing BIM in the company.

Brian O'Loughlin

Quantity Surveying Director

Brian O'LoughlinQuantity Surveying Director

Brian is Keating's Quantity Surveying Director, having joined the company over ten years ago in 2008. With over 25 years of experience of working in Ireland and the UK's construction industry, he has vast experience in contract management, cost planning, project planning and value engineering.

He was appointed to the role in 2011, and in this time has brought invaluable experience to the team as a highly trained chartered surveyor, leading the development of multi-million euro projects nationwide over the last number of years.

Marie Kearns

HR Manager

Marie KearnsHR Manager

Marie is Keating's highly experienced Human Resources Manager. With over 13 years of experience working within the construction sector, Marie has worked in roles such as project management/coordination and operational management.

With a BA in HRM and an MSc. in Business and Management (HRM), Marie is a specialised Human Resource Manager who has a passion for employee mental health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and employee engagement/relations placing these core values at the heart of the Keating Management structure.

Ian Lynch

HSEQ Manager

Ian LynchHSEQ Manager

Ian joined the Keating team in 2001 and is currently the Head of Safety, Health, Wellbeing, Quality, Environment and Sustainability. Ian is accredited with a BSc in Health and Safety and has helped to embed a culture of safety and wellbeing within the company.

Ian played a vital role in Keating's bid to become the first construction company in Ireland to successfully achieve accreditation from IBEC for their commitment to Mental Health and Wellbeing. The 'KeepWell Mark' is now a proud addition to the accolades achieved by Keating.

Lorchan Hoyne

Operations Director Ireland

Lorchan HoyneOperations Director Ireland

Lorchan joined our team in 2006 as a Contracts Director after working for 12 years with a multinational building and civil engineering contractor on a number of major projects.

Lorchan graduated with a BE from UCD, has Postgraduate Diplomas in Engineering and Project Management from TCD, and is a Chartered Engineer with an MBA.

Lorchan has recently taken on the role of Operations Director for Ireland. and has been appointed Chairman of the Construction Industry Federation, Mid-West Branch. A member of the CIF National Executive since 2011, Lorchan provides the Keating team with years of sectoral expertise.

Keith Conmy

Operations Manager

Keith ConmyOperations Manager

With over 21 years of experience in the construction sector, Keith joined the Keating team in September 2018 as the new Operations Manager. Working on Tier 1 contracts throughout his career, Keith has played an important role on major infrastructure projects in both the UK and Ireland.

Advocating that every challenge can be met with a solution, Keith is a welcome addition to the Keating team, providing both national and internationally gained experience to the organisation.

Jim Kelly

Operations Director UK

Jim KellyOperations Director UK

Jim has extensive experience of working in the civil engineering industry having worked with lead Irish and International companies across a variety of sectors. Jim joined the company in 2018 and was appointed Keating Operation Director for the UK. In his role, Jim oversees the management and delivery of projects in the UK to support the Keating ambition to build it's profile in this market as a leading solution provider in key sectors.

Jim has in-depth management expertise in Value Engineering, highways, Marine Earthworks, Water Procurement and Contractor Operations.

Our Team