Kirby

Kirby Group Engineering is a mechanical and electrical engineering contractor delivering large-scale projects across Ireland, the UK, mainland Europe, the Nordics and South Africa. Founded in 1964 in Limerick, the company provides full mechanical and electrical contracting alongside specialist high-voltage and medium-voltage design and construction services. Kirby focuses on technically complex, energy- and infrastructure-intensive sectors including data centres, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, commercial developments, substations and power and renewables. Current and recent projects include hyperscale and colocation data centres in Ireland, the UK and continental Europe, pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in multiple Irish locations, and high-voltage works such as the Greenlink converter station and AIS substation connections in Ireland. Kirby’s service offering spans electrical services and instrumentation, mechanical, piping and HVAC services, HV/MV design-and-build, commissioning and systems handover, and off-site manufacturing. The company has built strong capabilities in off-site manufacturing and digital construction, using these to deliver cost-effective, standardised modules and to manage complex builds efficiently. Its internal “Kirby Way” project delivery approach emphasises collaborative working, innovative and cost-effective solutions, and dedicated project teams focused on predictable delivery, safety and quality. The business directly employs over 1,800–1,900 highly skilled professionals and reports annual turnover of more than €700 million. Kirby is driven by core values of People, Safety, Quality, Delivery and Value, and has received external recognition including Platinum accreditation under the Investors in People Standard, a “We Invest in Wellbeing – Gold” accreditation, and an Investors in Diversity Silver award. Its sustainability strategy is structured around People, Planet and Principles, underpinned by ISO 14001-certified environmental management and a focus on responsible procurement, community engagement and fair, inclusive workplace practices.