Engineering firm Glanua appoints new MD at UK-Irish unit

Conor Gilligan to lead Municipal Ireland & UK division at an important time for Glanua

Conor Gilligan, managing director of Glanua' Municipal Ireland & UK division.

Engineering company Glanua has appointed Conor Gilligan as managing director of its Municipal Ireland & UK division.

Glanua specialises in the design, build and maintenance of critical water and wastewater infrastructure in Ireland and the UK.

Karl Zimmerer, group MD at Glanua, said: “Conor brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the delivery, development and operation of complex engineering and infrastructure projects. He also has a proven track record in successfully managing and leading companies operating across a number of sectors and serving a diverse range of clients.”  

Mr Gilligan brings extensive experience and expertise to Glanua having worked in the construction sector for over 35 years, almost 20 of which were spent as global chief executive of Roadbridge Civil Engineering Contractors.

Mr Gilligan will lead Glanua’s design, development, operation and maintenance of water and wastewater projects for public authorities in both Ireland and the UK.

A native of Co Clare, he graduated from University College Cork before embarking on a career in the construction industry.

Conor Gilligan said: “I am pleased to be joining Glanua at what is an important time for the business and its clients. There is increasing demand and funding for the water and wastewater infrastructure, particularly in the public sector.”