WS Atkins’ profits rise despite falling revenues

Pre-tax profits at Cork-based consultancy firm WS Atkins last year increased by 24% to €193,199.

Accounts filed by WS Atkins Ireland Ltd show the firm recorded the increase in pre-tax profits despite revenues falling 28% from €14.4m to €10.3m in the 12 months to the end of Mar 31, 2011.

The firm is a multi-discipline design consultancy, including architecture, engineering, motorways, water, transportation planning, quantity surveying, and project management.