Waterland Ireland announced a partnership with McAdam Group aimed at financing the consultancy’s next growth phase across Ireland and the UK. The deal will back investment in staff, technical tools and market expansion, according to statements from both firms.
Partnership framework
The collaboration focuses on injecting capital to reinforce the consultancy’s workforce and upgrade its engineering and architectural capabilities. It also targets organic growth in existing markets while keeping strategic acquisitions on the agenda.
Donal Mac Nioclais, partner at Waterland Ireland, said the firm was drawn to McAdam’s deep expertise and long-standing client relationships. “The team have created a strong platform in markets where demand is growing and specialist capability really matters,” he noted.
Waterland’s model blends financial backing with local market insight and an international network, allowing the consultancy to pursue new service lines without altering its core operating principles.
McAdam Group profile
Founded in 1963, McAdam has evolved into one of the island’s largest independent multidisciplinary consultancies. It employs more than 200 professionals from offices in Belfast and Cork.
The firm offers engineering, architecture, project management, environmental and health-and-safety services to both public and private clients. Its portfolio spans infrastructure, commercial and residential projects.
Current leadership will remain unchanged, preserving the focus on client service and project delivery. Managing Director Martin Hare emphasized continuity as a cornerstone of the partnership.
Strategic expectations
Hare described the alliance as a milestone that aligns with McAdam’s ambition to broaden its market footprint. With its strategic support, investment experience and international network, McAdam will be able to accelerate its growth while preserving the expertise, culture and client relationships that have underpinned its success, he said.
The partnership is expected to generate new opportunities for staff, including cross-border collaboration and involvement in larger, more complex projects. Employees will gain access to enhanced training and development resources.
Both parties intend to build on the established platform, broaden capabilities and create further opportunities for clients and employees alike.
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