John Leahy
About John Leahy
John Leahy is the Associate Director at Arup in Dublin, leading the electrical team with over 25 years of experience in engineering consultancy across various sectors.
Title and Current Role
John Leahy is currently serving as Associate Director at Arup. He has been holding this position since 2007, working out of Dublin. He leads the electrical team in Ireland at Arup, bringing extensive experience and expertise to his role.
Professional Background
John Leahy has a diverse professional background in engineering consultancy, spanning over 25 years. Before his current role at Arup, he worked as Principal Electrical Engineer at Callaghan Engineering from 2001 to 2007. Prior to that, he was Technical Director at Bodicare for a year. He also held positions such as Consultant Engineer at ESB International, Senior Electrical Engineer at Nouri & Kent in Kuwait, Electrical Engineer at J. Murphy & Sons in London, and Electrical Site Engineer at M.F. Kent in London.
Education and Expertise
John Leahy studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University College Cork, earning a BE (Hons) from 1986 to 1991. He also completed his Leaving Certificate at Patrician Academy Mallow. With professional expertise across Critical Facilities, Data Centres, Healthcare, Energy/Renewables, Industrial, Offices, Pharmaceutical, and Transport sectors, he is well-versed in various engineering disciplines.
Project Experience
John Leahy has substantial experience working on multi-disciplinary projects in Ireland, the UK, and the Middle East. His roles have included project manager, lead designer, and reviewer, taking responsibility for all project stages. His extensive background ensures comprehensive oversight and high-quality outcomes in engineering consultancy.