Laurence Mc Carthy
About Laurence Mc Carthy
Laurence McCarthy is a Project Manager with extensive experience in operations and project management across various countries. He has held significant roles at AECOM and Amentum, and has a background in engineering and military service.
Work at Amentum
Laurence McCarthy has been employed at Amentum as a Project Manager since 2020. His role involves overseeing various projects and ensuring their successful execution. He is based in Reading, England, United Kingdom, where he applies his extensive experience in project management to drive project objectives and deliver results.
Work at AECOM
Laurence McCarthy has held multiple positions at AECOM. He served as Director of Operations in Doha, Qatar, from 2013 to 2015 for two years. Following this, he worked as Vice President of Operations in Saudi Arabia from 2015 to 2017 for two years. Since 2017, he has been a Project Director in Birmingham, United Kingdom, contributing to various projects over the past seven years.
Military Background
Before entering the field of project management, Laurence McCarthy served in the Royal Marines as a Corporal from 1976 to 1990. His 14 years of military service provided him with foundational skills in leadership and project execution, which he later applied in his civilian career.
Education and Expertise
Laurence McCarthy studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Plymouth, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree from 1992 to 1997. His educational background supports his expertise in project management and engineering, enhancing his ability to manage complex projects across various industries.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current roles, Laurence McCarthy held several positions in project management and engineering. He worked at KBR, Inc. as a Project Manager in Iraq from 2003 to 2005 and again from 2005 to 2010 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. He also served as a Program Manager at AECOM ANZ in Abu Dhabi from 2010 to 2011 and as an Associate Director in Perth, Australia, from 2011 to 2013. His early career included roles as a Project Engineer at Babcock International Group and RWE npower.