Roland Bourke
About Roland Bourke
Roland Bourke is the Associate Director and Procurement and Cost Management Team Lead at Arup in Cork, Ireland, with extensive experience in civil infrastructure projects.
Current Title and Role at Arup
Roland Bourke currently holds the position of Associate Director - Procurement and Cost Management Team Lead at Arup. He has been in this role since 2020, leading the team in Cork, Ireland. His responsibilities include overseeing procurement processes and managing costs for various projects.
Past Roles at Arup
Roland Bourke has a long history at Arup, having held multiple positions within the company. He served as Associate - Procurement and Cost Management Team Lead from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, he was an Associate - Project Manager from 2016 to 2019 and a Senior Engineer - Project Manager from 2013 to 2016. His journey at Arup began in 2001, where he initially worked as an Engineer until 2013.
Experience at Malachy Walsh & Partners
Before joining Arup, Roland Bourke worked at Malachy Walsh & Partners as a Design Engineer from 1999 to 2001. This role involved designing various engineering projects, laying a strong foundation for his subsequent career in civil and environmental engineering.
Education and Academic Background
Roland Bourke's educational qualifications include an MSc in Project Management from University College Dublin (2007-2009), a PGDip in Construction Law and Contract Administration from Trinity College Dublin (2004-2005), and a PGDip in Construction Project Management, also from Trinity College Dublin (2001-2002). Additionally, he holds a BE in Civil & Environmental Engineering from University College Cork, achieved between 1995 and 1999.
Expertise in Cost and Procurement Management
Roland Bourke has extensive experience in providing cost and procurement advice across all stages of civil infrastructure projects. His diverse background includes roles as a designer, site engineer, project manager, and commercial manager. He possesses expertise in various procurement approaches and contract types, making him a valuable asset in the field of civil engineering.