Séamus is QEHS Director at Designer Group, where he provides strategic leadership and governance of the company’s quality, environmental, health and safety functions. In this role, he sets clear expectations, driving teams to uphold a culture of care and accountability and embedding robust systems and processes that underpin operational excellence and support the company’s sustainable growth across all regions. A master’s qualified professional with over 30 years’ industry experience, Séamus has led major projects worldwide across sectors including data centres, semiconductor, life sciences, oil & gas, infrastructure and healthcare. He has a proven record in international safety and quality leadership, governance, compliance and project management, consistently delivering high-standard outcomes while advancing best practice in safety, quality and environmental performance.

John is Pre-Construction Director at Designer Group where he is responsible for the strategic leadership and governance of the company’s pre-construction planning process. In this role, he oversees the coordination of resources, the development of innovative strategies and the delivery of robust pre-construction solutions that support the company’s continued growth. Previously Head of Estimation, John joined Designer Group in 2015 as a Mechanical Engineer. He has delivered projects across commercial, hospitality, pharmaceutical, data centre and food and beverage sectors, including marquee projects in Kenya supporting the company’s African operations. Since joining, he has achieved Chartered Engineer status with Engineers Ireland through the company’s CPD and training programme.

Alan is Engineering Director at Designer Group where he leads the operational management of the company’s engineering function. In this role, he oversees multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical and BIM engineering, ensuring the delivery of innovative, efficient and technically robust solutions across all project phases. Alan also has responsibility for Sustainability at Designer Group, playing a key role in advancing engineering excellence, driving collaboration, technical innovation and best practice across global operations. Joining Designer Group in 2012 as a Junior Electrical Engineer, Alan has progressed through several senior roles, including Head of Engineering. He is a Chartered Engineer and holds an MSc in Applied Building Information Modelling, a BSc in Electrical Services and Energy Management, and a BEng Tech in Electrical Energy Systems from Technological University Dublin.

Shona joined Designer Group in 2019 with over 25 years’ experience in HR Management within the clinical healthcare, social care and pharma/medical devices sectors. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development, Shona holds a BA in Communication Studies and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management. Shona’s responsibilities are to devise HR strategies which support the achievement of business plans in the Irish business, alongside managing the employee lifecycle; developing the talent, diversity and engagement agenda for DG.

George Newton has been an integral part of Designer Group since 2017 and was appointed UK Regional Director in 2025, following his tenure as Operations Director from August 2021. With over 18 years of industry experience, George has progressed from an Electrical Apprentice through a series of Project Management roles into senior leadership, bringing extensive practical and strategic insight to his current position. A highly driven and solutions-oriented leader, George is recognised for his charismatic leadership style, strong communication skills, and ability to lead by example. He fosters collaborative, high-performing teams and builds trusted relationships with clients, consistently balancing commercial priorities with a people-centric approach. As UK Regional Director, George holds overall responsibility for the UK business, encompassing recruitment, planning, commercial performance, and project delivery. His energy, ambition, and strategic vision continue to be key drivers of growth and operational excellence across our UK operations.

Conrad, a strategic thinker with a results-orientated mindset dedicated to driving innovation and excellence, serves as our Head of Business Development at Designer Group. With a proven track record of over 20 years, Conrad brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. With his deep understanding of the business and marketing landscape's, his responsibilities are to identify new business opportunities, and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, securing partnerships and driving business development initiatives. While expanding the company's reach, market presence and brand visibility.