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Arup Chairperson, Eoghan Lynch, wins Outstanding Contribution to Engineering Award

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Clare O'Loughlin Clare O'Loughlin Europe Press Office, Ireland
12 November 2018

The Chairperson of Arup in Ireland, Eoghan Lynch, was presented with the ESB Outstanding Contribution to Engineering Award at the 2018 Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards in Dublin on 9 November.

This award recognises the significant contributions he has made to the engineering profession during his career.

Caroline Spillane, Director General of Engineers Ireland, said: “I congratulate Eoghan Lynch, Chairperson of Arup in Ireland on winning the ESB Outstanding Contribution to Engineering Award at our 2018 Excellence Awards. Particularly skilled in Project Managing onshore and offshore oil and gas projects, Eoghan has made an outstanding contribution to the engineering profession over the course of his work, championing many significant infrastructure projects both at home and overseas. His impressive pursuit of the best solutions for clients and his combination of skill and professionalism has made him an outstanding leader. A man of clear vision, the exceptional results he has delivered, the people he has encouraged and the progress he has achieved make him a worthy winner of this prestigious award.”

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A man of clear vision, the exceptional results he has delivered, the people he has encouraged and the progress he has achieved make him a worthy winner of this prestigious award. ” Caroline Spillane Director General of Engineers Ireland

Caroline Spillane, Director General of Engineers Ireland, Eoghan Lynch, Chairperson of Arup in Ireland, and Peter Quinn, Engineers Ireland President, at the 2018 Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards. Caroline Spillane, Director General of Engineers Ireland, Eoghan Lynch, Chairperson of Arup in Ireland, and Peter Quinn, Engineers Ireland President, at the 2018 Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards.
Caroline Spillane, Director General of Engineers Ireland, Eoghan Lynch, Chairperson of Arup in Ireland and winner of the ESB Outstanding Contribution to Engineering Award, and Peter Quinn, President of Engineers Ireland at the 2018 Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards.

Eoghan has worked on the engineering and management of a number of energy infrastructure projects such as the Ballycotton Field development and Kinsale Head offshore gas compression project for Marathon Petroleum; the Beattock compressor station in Scotland and the Mayo-Galway pipeline for Bord Gáis.

Marguerite Sayers, Executive Director, Customer Solutions, ESB, said: “We would like to congratulate Eoghan on receiving the ESB Outstanding Contribution to Engineering Award. This Award recognises individuals or groups of individuals that have made a significant difference to the engineering profession over their careers and Eoghan is a very deserving recipient. He has truly left his mark on the engineering profession through his work in the energy and gas sectors and the projects he has been involved epitomise engineering excellence. He is a consummate professional and we were delighted to be part of recognising him in this way”.

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Eoghan is a very deserving recipient. He has truly left his mark on the engineering profession through his work in the energy and gas sectors and the projects he has been involved epitomise engineering excellence. ” Marguerite Sayers Executive Director, Customer Solutions, ESB

Accepting this award, Eoghan said, “Arup has been a great supporter of Engineers Ireland since we were established in Dublin in 1946; it´s a tremendous honour for me to accept this award on behalf of everyone working here, past and present.”

The Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards are presented in recognition of the achievements of engineers who have demonstrated exceptional skills. The M17/M18 Gort to Tuam PPP Scheme (joint entry with Barry Transportation) was shortlisted in the Engineering Project of the Year category.

Arup continues to support these leading industry awards, having sponsored this year’s Chartered Engineer of the Year Award. Aoife Murphy won this award for her work relating to earthquake-damaged residential buildings in New Zealand.