Laing O’Rourke appoints Managing Director for Europe

Laing O’Rourke appoints Peter Lyons as Managing Director for its European business.

Currently the Leader of the company’s Specialist Trading Business Group (STBG), which comprises Expanded, Explore Manufacturing, Crown House Technologies, Select and Vetter, Peter has worked for Laing O’Rourke since 2002, when he joined the business as a graduate civil engineer.

Peter possesses a broad skill set in a multitude of construction methods and is passionate about the benefits of modern methods of construction, which he believes improve technical delivery, sustainability outcomes, and create skilled work which will appeal to a more diverse range of people. He is a member of the Group’s Diversity and Inclusion Council.

Group Chief Executive Officer, Cathal O’Rourke said:

“It’s a testament to the business and the strength of our leadership that we had an internal candidate with such a strong, people-focused leadership style and depth of operational experience.

“Peter and I will begin a transition in the New Year, and he will start in the role of Managing Director on 3 February 2025.

“This is an exciting time for our business, and I am looking forward to working closely with Peter, along with the wider Europe Executive team, as we continue to deliver on our strategic goals in Europe and to help shape Laing O’Rourke to be the best it can be for our people, our clients and our partners.”

Peter Lyons said:

“I am honoured and proud to take on this fantastic opportunity. I have been lucky to enjoy an exciting, varied and rewarding career at Laing O’Rourke, stretching over two decades, and I am looking forward to leading our European operations as we continue to build certainty and resilience into the business.

“Our people, including our direct workforce and our staff, are the heart of our business and are what set us apart in the market. I truly believe our manufacturing led approach will change people’s lives for the better and transform productivity and I am committed to driving us forward on this important agenda.”

Peter holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Trinity College and is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers.