Who We Are

Our People | Our Story | Who We Are

Designer Group is an Irish-owned M&E and EPC contractor delivering complex projects across Energy & Industrial, Data Centres and Building Services sectors. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe, Africa and North America, we combine deep technical expertise with exceptional project delivery. Built to deliver, we provide certainty, quality and confidence to clients on every project.

Our Values

Safety is the foundation of every project, protecting our people, our clients, and everyone connected to our work.

Our focus on quality is driven by a culture that challenges how we work, encouraging continuous improvement, innovation, and learning, to ensure every installation is completed with care, precision, and professionalism.

We deliver excellence in everything we do, ensuring every project is completed on time, on budget and to the highest standard.

And above all, we believe in partnerships built on trust and respect, collaborating openly, acting with integrity and creating long-term value for our clients around the world.

History

Founded in 1992 by Michael Stone, Designer Group has evolved from a Building Services contractor into an international mechanical, electrical and EPC business. Over three decades, we have expanded our capability, scale and sectors, delivering increasingly complex projects across multiple regions. Today, we continue to invest in our people, systems and innovation to support safe, high-quality delivery and long-term performance.

1992

Founded in Dublin
Designer Group established by Michael Stone, delivering specialist electrical building services across Ireland.

2001

Becomes a Full M&E Contractor
Mechanical capability integrated, transforming the business into a complete building services partner.

2006

International Expansion Begins
UK operations incorporated, marking the company’s first step beyond Ireland.

2013

Entering Energy & Process Markets in Africa
Operations commence across Africa for clients including Tullow Oil and Diageo, expanding into Oil & Gas and Food & Beverage sectors.

2015

First Data Centre Delivered
Establishing a foothold in mission-critical environments and laying foundations for long-term hyperscale growth.

2017

Investing in Our People
Launch of a purpose-built Training Academy at Nore Road, strengthening technical capability and workforce development.

2018

Scaling at Pace
Rapid growth powered by a high-performing team delivering complex projects across multiple sectors and geographies.

2020

Expanding Across Europe’s Data Centre Market
Supporting hyperscale and colocation developments across the continent.

2022

Strengthening Leadership & Global Presence
Paul Nicholls appointed Group Managing Director. Operations incorporated in Sweden and Mexico.

2024

Executive Board Expansion
Five Executive Directors appointed, formalising sector led leadership across Energy & Industrial, Data Centres and Building Services

2025

Modular Manufacturing Facility
Opened a 4,000 sqm manufacturing facility in Kells, Co. Meath and delivered Ireland’s first net zero carbon office with full M&E services.

2026

Entering Grid Infrastructure at Scale
Commenced works on a major Belgian substation, expanding our high-voltage and power infrastructure capability.