COMPANY PROFILE
INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE IS AT THE HEART OF GAFFNEY MECHANICAL’S CONTINUED GROWTH AND SUCCESS… Award-winning employer of design processes, manufacturing and construction methods. Since joining
N iall Gaffney’s leadership style is insightful and visionary and he has always been very aware of the critical impact that mentoring and educating apprentices and potential young employees has on his business. This commitment to supporting the next wave of engineering professionals has just been officially recognised with Gaffney Mechanical winning the 2020 Generation Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award. The theme for this year’s award was ‘Leadership’. Announcing the winners, Minister Simon Harris said, “Each winning company stood out for their leadership in 2020 and their excellence in supporting apprentices across Manufacturing Engineering, Accounting, Plumbing and Hospitality skill areas.” Ensuring that future skills gaps are constantly being pre-empted has meant that Gaffney Mechanical have been able to constantly take on and train young apprentices according to their needs while also addressing the future employment needs of the apprentice. This is a very efficient mechanism for recruitment and produces a win / win situation for both parties. Key senior acquisitions within Gaffney Mechanical have also ensured that growth is always being matched by a level of key training skills and engineering expertise which allows them to expand their ability to provide a full range of skills, training and educational opportunities to their apprentices. Gaffney Mechanical currently have 34 apprentices at varying phases of apprenticeship and have successfully trained over 80 Apprentices to date.
Gaffney Mechanical, Coby has continued to develop and upskill and now plays an integral role managing the coordination and BIM planning and implementation on all major projects. EAMON MCKEOWN, SENIOR CONTRACTS MANAGER Eamon is a graduate of the University of Ulster and holds a BEng Hons in Mechanical Engineering. Since joining Gaffney Mechanical, Eamon has brought a wealth of industry experience to the table and has also brought an enthusiasm and a will to bring continuous innovation to the co ordination and project management processes that has been invaluable. ARLETA MARCINKOWSKA, SENIOR ESTIMATOR Introducing the recently appointed Mechanical Estimator, Arleta Marcinkowska, who just joined the team in 2020 and welcoming her to the team at Gaffney Mechanical. Arleta holds a Masters Degree in Environmental Engineering and has specialised in working on heating/ventilation and sanitary installation projects. With 14 years of industry specific experience, Gaffney Mechanical have no doubt that this appointment will be a valuable addition to their team. PATRICK BUCKLEY QUANTITY SURVEYOR Patrick joins Gaffney Mechanical in 2020 and is an Hons graduate of Limerick Institute of Technology in Construction and Project Management. Patrick is also continuing his professional development and is studying QS in Sligo IT, which he is enjoying immensely. He has an impressive CV and a lot of very relevant industry experience to bring to the table and that coupled with his current / real time CPD is a winning combination and makes him a valuable asset to the Gaffney Mechanical business.
Coby Mpala, BIM Manager
Eamon McKeown, Senior Contracts Manager
Arleta Marcinkowska, Senior Estimator
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COBY MPALA, BIM MANAGER Coby graduated with an Honours Degree in Civil Engineering from Galway Mayo Institute of Technology in 2012. Through his continuous professional development he has a comprehensive understanding
Patrick Buckley Quantity Surveyor
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