Irish wind energy consultants GDG to create 500 jobs as part of expansion

Expected to be implemented in the next five years, the jobs will support the firm's new engineering hub and facilitate growing demand for renewable energy

As GDG's workforce expands, the firm hopes to further grow demand, targeting its customer base in Europe, the US and Asia.

Irish-based offshore wind energy consultants, Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions have announced plans to recruit up to 500 people in the next five years to support the firm's new Engineering Hub and rising demand.

Headquartered in Dublin with additional offices in Cork and Belfast, the company services offshore wind projects across the world, with recent projects taking place across Europe, Australia and Taiwan.