Our People

Profile

Over 25 years of experience in commercial and engineering roles across data centres, microelectronics, and pharmaceutical construction.

Expertise in consulting, client-side representation, a professional and general contracting.

Leadership in steering Fortivum's growth and managing operations across Europe, with a hands-on approach to project management.

Project Experience

20MW Retrofit in Dublin: Enhanced existing facilities, ensuring operational uptime and improved efficiency.

10MW New Build in Dublin: Guided the project from conception to completion, maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

100MW Campus Development in Dublin: Managed a large-scale, multi-phase project, demonstrating strategic oversight and practical application of industry knowledge.

80MW Energy Centre in Dublin: Developed a state-of-the-art energy facility, showcasing innovative solutions and exceptional service.

Profile

Focused and articulate Chief Operations Officer with a proven track record of operational success.

Skilled in building teams, integrating new technologies, and optimizing operations while maintaining profitability.

Strong technical background in electrical engineering and commercial quantity surveying enhances management decisions.

Resourceful and calm under pressure, with 25 years of engineering experience

Project Experience

Chief Operating Officer, Fortivum Consulting, Dublin: Directed strategic planning, daily operations, financial performance, talent management, and stakeholder relationships.

Operations Director, DPS Data Centres, Dublin: Managed data centre projects, client relationships, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Managing Director Interact, Dublin: lead the company’s overall strategy, focusing on business development, operational efficiency, and financial stability.

Quantity Surveyor, Mercury Engineering, Dublin: Managed subcontractor accounts, project valuations, and financial planning for large-scale projects.

Electrical Design Engineer, Hyder Consulting, Sydney: Oversaw large-scale projects, focusing on design, cost control, and verification.

Profile

Richard is a qualified and professionally accredited Project Controls Specialist, Commercial Manager, Procurement Specialist, Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Arbitrator.

Richard’s project controls, commercial management and procurement experience has primarily been in the pharmaceutical sector with additional experience in Oil & Gas, Semi-Conductor and Data Centre projects. Richard has experience working both nationally and internationally on projects and managed sites in Ireland, Belgium, The Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, Canada & Spain.

Project Experience

Director of Cost Management for Fortivum,

Head of Project Controls for Arcadis, based in their Dublin Office. Governance and oversight of Project Controls and Procurement activities, including Resourcing, Proposals, Margin Analysis, Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Scheduling & Planning, Project Controls, Procurement & Support to Operation on Commercial Activities and Contracts.

Department Manager for the Project Controls & Procurement Departments for Arcadis, based in their Dublin Office. Managing direct reports, including Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, Schedulers/Planners, Project Controls Specialists, Procurement Specialists & Financial Personnel.

Profile

A chartered electrical engineer with over 15 years of experience, specializing in the data centre market for the past 5 years.

Peter has a history of delivering innovative and cost-effective electrical systems for mission-critical facilities like data centres.

He is known for his leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams, driving efficiency, and ensuring client satisfaction in complex and challenging projects. He has worked in other mission critical sectors including, health care and aviation.

Project Experience

360MW brown field site in Germany, Peter lead the electrical Team designing the electrical systems for this project. The project includes site services for 7no. Data centre buildings each with 3 floors and energy centres. Building and power systems configurations and underground services

18MW Reference Design Project based in Frankfurt: Peter was the lead electrical design for this reference design project. The project included the testing and verification of power stream configurations, medium voltage equipment selections, low voltage power stream topology, UPS type and configuration, transformer and generator sizing.

36MW Data Centre Building in an existing campus development in Amsterdam: Peter lead the electrical Team designing the electrical systems for this project. The project included MV generators, utility connections, multiple power streams and three floors or data halls.

30MW Energy Centre in Frankfurt: Developed a state-of-the-art energy facility, showcasing innovative solutions and exceptional service

Profile

Liam is a qualified and experienced Project Manager with extensive Data Centre experience in a variety of Design, CM & Client Representative Roles .

Liam’s project management skills and experience have seen him lead teams in Pharmaceutical and Critical Infrastructure Industries for over 10 of years for PM Group. He has successfully managed Data Centre Projects in Ireland, Belgium, The Netherlands, and Denmark.

Project Experience

Director of Project Management for Fortivum, based in their Dublin Office. Governance and oversight of Project Management Procedures and Ways of Working

Completed the design and construction of a retrofit 17MW co-location data centre in the center of Amsterdam

Senior Project Manager on the Feasibility, Concept and then Preconstruction stages of an OSD Pharmaceutical Facility in the Midlands of Ireland.

Formed and led a new team from preconstruction to construction start as the Senior Project Construction Manager for PM Group in Denmark on the Meta ODN56 project – a €1b plus hyperscale data centre

Remotely managed the Support During Construction of a 14 Strong team of resident engineers on Hyperscale Data Centre in Groningen during Covid-19

Profile

Andrew Curtin is an accomplished business leader with over 15 years of experience in talent acquisition, specializing in the Data Centre, Engineering, and Pharmaceutical sectors. He has a proven track record in developing and executing innovative recruitment strategies, achieving organizational objectives, and optimizing hiring processes.

Project Experience

With expertise in building robust relationships across diverse stakeholders—candidates, hiring managers, and organizational leaders—Andrew ensures a seamless and impactful recruitment experience. His skill set spans strategic planning, project management, and process improvement, underpinned by a deep understanding of technical and specialized disciplines.