Waterland Ireland partners with McAdam Group to support investment in people and capabilities and drive further growth across Ireland and the UK.
Waterland Ireland has partnered with McAdam Group in a move aimed at supporting the multidisciplinary engineering, architecture and project management consultancy’s next phase of growth.
The partnership will provide backing for continued investment in McAdam’s people and technical capabilities, while helping the business strengthen its presence in existing markets and pursue organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
“The team have created a strong platform in markets where demand is growing and specialist capability really matters”
McAdam’s existing leadership team will continue to lead the business, with a focus on client service and project delivery.
KEY NUMBERS: McAdam Group
- 200+ people across the business
- 1963 year McAdam was founded
- 2 offices, in Belfast and Cork
- 5 core service areas
- 2 key growth markets, Ireland and the UK
- Investment planned in people and technical capabilities
- Organic expansion and strategic acquisitions targeted
- Existing leadership team to remain in place
Editorial takeaway: McAdam is using the partnership to build on a 200-plus workforce and expand its capabilities and reach across Ireland and the UK.
Editorial approach: I prioritised the limited hard numbers in the supplied material, then added the most decision-relevant growth findings without invent
Depth of expertise
Founded in 1963, McAdam has grown into one of the largest independent multidisciplinary consultancy practices operating across the island of Ireland.
The company employs more than 200 people from its offices in Belfast and Cork and provides engineering, architecture, project management, environmental and health and safety services to public and private-sector clients.
Donal Mac Nioclais, Partner at Waterland Ireland, said the strength of McAdam’s expertise and its relationships with clients were important factors in the partnership.
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“We are delighted to partner with such a strong business in a growing industry. What stood out to us about McAdam was the depth of expertise across the business and the trust it has built with clients over many years. The team have created a strong platform in markets where demand is growing and specialist capability really matters.
“Our role will be to help them build from that position – backing investment in people, supporting the development of new services and providing the resources to pursue the right opportunities while retaining the qualities that make McAdam distinctive.”
The investment will also give McAdam additional support as it looks to broaden the range of services and projects available to its team across Ireland and the UK.
Martin Hare, Managing Director of McAdam Group, described the partnership as an important milestone for the business.
“This partnership marks an important milestone for McAdam Group. Waterland shares our ambition for the business and our commitment to delivering excellent outcomes for clients. With its strategic support, investment experience and international network, we will be able to accelerate our growth while preserving the expertise, culture and client relationships that have underpinned McAdam’s success.
“It will also give our people new opportunities to develop, collaborate and contribute to an even broader range of high-quality projects across Ireland and the UK.”
Waterland said its partnership model combines strategic and financial support with local market expertise and an international network.
Waterland and McAdam now intend to build on the consultancy’s established platform, broaden its capabilities and create further opportunities for employees and clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the partnership between Waterland Ireland and McAdam Group?
Waterland Ireland has partnered with McAdam Group to support the consultancy’s next phase of growth, including continued investment in its people and technical capabilities and expansion across Ireland and the UK.
What does the Waterland Ireland partnership mean for McAdam Group?
The partnership is intended to help McAdam Group deepen its presence in existing markets, pursue organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, develop new services and broaden its capabilities.
Will McAdam Group’s leadership change following the partnership?
McAdam Group’s existing leadership team will continue to lead the business, maintaining its focus on high-quality client service and project delivery.
What services does McAdam Group provide?
McAdam Group provides engineering, architecture, project management, environmental and health and safety services to public and private-sector clients.
How large is McAdam Group?
Founded in 1963, McAdam Group has more than 200 people working from offices in Belfast and Cork and is described as one of the largest independent multidisciplinary consultancy practices operating across the island of Ireland.
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