We are pleased to announce the appointment of Barry Casey to its Main Board as Construction Director for the Southern Region (Ireland).
Barry joined PJ Hegarty in 1993 and has played a key role in delivering many of the company’s flagship projects across the commercial, pharmaceutical, life sciences and residential sectors. Having served as Regional Director since 2018, his appointment reflects more than three decades of leadership, technical expertise and commitment to the business.
Throughout his career, Barry has been involved in some of PJ Hegarty’s best-known projects, including Boston Scientific, MSD, Penrose Dock, Nano Nagle Place and the Elysian development in Cork city.
With more than 500 employees, PJ Hegarty is one of Ireland’s leading building and civil engineering companies, operating across Ireland and the UK with an annual turnover of more than €500m.
PJ Hegarty delivers projects for long-standing clients across the commercial, pharmaceutical, life sciences, high-tech, industrial, infrastructure, residential, aviation, fit-out and specialist sectors.
Current projects include the new Citibank headquarters in Dublin Docklands, a significant programme of works across Dublin and Cork Airports, major data centre and pharmaceutical developments for confidential multinational clients, and Ireland’s tallest residential building, the 25-storey Railyard development in Cork.
Having celebrated its centenary in 2025, PJ Hegarty continues to build on its reputation for excellence while maintaining a strong focus on safety, sustainability, responsible procurement, diversity and inclusion.
Barry Casey, Construction Director for the Southern Region, PJ Hegarty, said:
“PJ Hegarty has been part of my career from the very beginning, so I am proud to take on the role of Construction Director for the Southern Region and join the Main Board. Over the years, I have been fortunate to work on landmark projects including Clarion Hotel & Lapps Quay Development, Penrose Dock and the Elysian development in Cork city. I look forward to supporting our teams as we continue to deliver for our clients across the region, with safety, collaboration and quality at the centre of everything we do.”
Maurice Killeen, Managing Director, PJ Hegarty, Ireland, said:
“Barry’s appointment is very well deserved and reflects the outstanding contribution he has made to the company over more than 30 years.
Barry has played a pivotal role in the success of our Southern Region, delivering high quality projects across the region, with a well-earned reputation for technical expertise, commitment and integrity.
I look forward to working alongside him as we continue to grow the business while staying true to the values that have defined PJ Hegarty for more than a century.”
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