Clodagh O'donovan
About Clodagh O'donovan
Clodagh O'Donovan is a Director at Arup with over 25 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering.
Current Role at Arup
Clodagh O'Donovan is currently serving as Director at Arup. She has been in this role since 2020. At Arup, she leads the planning team with a focus on several key areas including climate change, carbon, transport planning, master planning, urban design, statutory consent, and environmental assessment. Her extensive leadership and expertise in civil and environmental engineering contribute significantly to the company's strategic initiatives in these domains.
Previous Experience at Arup
Before her current position as Director, Clodagh O'Donovan worked as an Associate Director at Arup from 2016 to 2020. During her tenure in Cork, Ireland, she was involved in managing and directing projects related to infrastructure and environmental planning. Her role involved significant oversight and implementation of strategic projects within the firm.
Early Career at Fehily Timoney & Company Ltd.
Clodagh O'Donovan worked at Fehily Timoney & Company Ltd. from 2009 to 2016. Initially, she served as the Head of Environment and Energy for three years before being promoted to Director & Head of Environment and Energy. In these roles, she led various environmental and energy-related projects, establishing herself as a key figure in the company's leadership team.
Professional Beginnings at RPS Group
Clodagh O'Donovan began her professional career at RPS Group as a Senior Engineer, a position she held from 1995 to 2002. This role allowed her to gain substantial experience and build her expertise in civil and environmental engineering. Her seven years at RPS Group laid a strong foundation for her future leadership roles in the industry.
Educational Background
Clodagh O'Donovan holds an honours degree in Civil Engineering from University College Cork. She furthered her education by earning a master's degree in Engineering Science from University College Dublin in 1995. She is also a chartered engineer and a fellow of Engineers Ireland (FIEI). Additionally, she is a registered consulting engineer (FConsEI) and a member of the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (MCIWEM, CWEM), marking her as a well-qualified expert in her field.