Listen, Think, Build

50 years combined experience delivering high quality civil engineering projects across Ireland and the UK

50+ Years Experience
9 Sectors
2022 Founded
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About Donnelly Civil Engineering

Founded by three brothers with a shared vision for excellence in civil engineering

DCEL is a startup business which commenced trading in 2022, founded by three brothers, Alan, Rory, and Hugh Donnelly. All three are Civil Engineering graduates from NUI Galway (now the University of Galway) and each have had successful careers since graduating with main contractors, working across Ireland and the UK.

With a combined 50 years' experience in senior management roles on complex civil engineering projects, they have built solid reputations for the consistent delivery of a broad range of projects in the Water, Transport, Energy, Infrastructure and Marine sectors.

Alan Donnelly

Managing Director

B.Eng. Civil Engineering (Hons) NUI Galway, MIEI, C.Eng

21 years' experience in Construction Industry

Hugh Donnelly

Director

B.Eng. Civil Engineering (Hons) NUI Galway, MIEI, C.Eng

17 years' experience in marine & water sectors

Rory Donnelly

Director

B.Eng. Civil Engineering (Hons) NUI Galway, MIEI, C.Eng

19 years' experience in Construction Industry

Our Services

Comprehensive civil engineering solutions across multiple sectors

Roads and Bridges

Infrastructure development and maintenance

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Roads and Bridges

Comprehensive infrastructure solutions including highway construction, bridge engineering, and transportation networks.

Rail

Railway infrastructure and maintenance

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Rail Infrastructure

Railway construction, maintenance, and upgrade projects with expertise in complex rail environments.

Drainage & Pipelines

Water management systems

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Drainage & Pipelines

Advanced drainage solutions, pipeline installation, and water management infrastructure.

Energy - Wind Farms

Renewable energy infrastructure

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Wind Farm Development

Renewable energy projects including wind farm construction and power plant infrastructure.

Water & Wastewater

Water treatment facilities

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Water & Wastewater

Water treatment plants, wastewater facilities, and comprehensive water management solutions.

Demolition

Safe demolition services

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Demolition Services

Professional demolition services with emphasis on safety and environmental considerations.

Marine & Coastal

Marine engineering solutions

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Camden Lock Enabling Works

Dewatering, vegetation clearance and silt dredging from lock chamber. Heritage structure conservation work.

Urban Renewal

City development projects

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Urban Renewal

Urban redevelopment, city planning, and sustainable urban infrastructure solutions.

Specialist Engineering

Custom engineering solutions

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Specialist Engineering

Bespoke engineering solutions for unique challenges and complex project requirements.

Featured Projects

Showcasing our commitment to excellence in civil engineering

Camden Lock Enabling Works

Waterways Ireland

Heritage Marine

Camden Lock Enabling Works

Dewatering, vegetation clearance and silt dredging from lock chamber. Heritage structure conservation work.

Dungarvan Harbour Wall

Waterford City and County Council

Marine Infrastructure

Dungarvan Harbour Wall

Strengthening of existing concrete seawall with new reinforced concrete wall construction.

Quinn's Road Beach Access

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

Coastal Protection

Quinn's Road Beach Access Repairs

Upgrade works including concrete underpinning, reinforced concrete wall, and 1000 tonne rock armour placement.

Loughmore Canal Dredging

IDA Ireland

Environmental

Loughmore Canal Dredging

Dredging works to 1100m canal in Raheen, Co. Limerick with comprehensive environmental management.

ESB Yard Link Road

ESB (Circet)

Infrastructure

ESB Yard Ballycoolin Link Road

Construction of 170m new roadway in live ESB yard environment including 5000m³ material removal.

IDA Kilkenny Road Extension

IDA Ireland

Commercial

IDA Kilkenny B&T Park Road Extension

Construction of new carriageway, verge, footpaths, and site services within live business park.

Join Our Team

We're always looking for innovative talent to join our growing team

Build Your Career with DCEL

Join a dynamic team of civil engineering professionals working on challenging and rewarding projects across Ireland and the UK. We offer excellent career development opportunities, competitive packages, and the chance to work with industry-leading expertise.

Career Growth
Expert Team
Diverse Projects
Excellence

Current Openings

Site Civil Engineer

Various Locations

Full-time

Site Agent

Ireland & UK

Full-time

Project Manager

Clare/Dublin

Full-time

Site Supervisor

Various Locations

Full-time

Skilled & Semi-Skilled Operatives

Various Locations

Full-time

Don't see a position that matches your skills? We're always interested in hearing from talented individuals.

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Client Testimonials

What our clients say about working with us

"Professional service delivery with excellent attention to detail. The team's expertise in marine engineering was exceptional."

Waterways Ireland

Camden Lock Project

"Outstanding project management and delivery. Completed on time with minimal disruption to our operations."

IDA Ireland

Multiple Projects

"Excellent technical expertise and innovative solutions. Highly recommend for complex engineering projects."

Local Authority

Infrastructure Project

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Our Partners & Clients

Trusted by leading organizations across Ireland and the UK

Contact Us

Get in touch to discuss your next project

Location

Kilmacduane, Clare, Ireland

Phone

Alan: 086 383 4496

Rory: 086 171 6279

Hugh: 086 381 4473

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