Professional engineers often face the constraint of being pigeonholed into specific roles based on demographic factors, yet the most successful teams are those that dismantle these barriers.

When engineering is embraced as a truly gender-neutral career, it unlocks a powerful diversity of thought that drives innovation and superior project outcomes. Engineering problem solving requires a blend of scientific rigour and creative thinking to deliver impactful results. We explore how to break free from professional boxes, manage complex large-scale infrastructure projects, and incorporate social value into procurement.

Joining us is Gemma McCarthy, Vice President of the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland and Regional Director at Mott MacDonald. Gemma shares her expertise on leading multidisciplinary teams and offers a fresh perspective on how inclusive, gender-neutral leadership paves the way for a more successful and dynamic engineering profession.

THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT

Solving the Celtic Interconnector challenge
Engineering as a creative discipline
Managing large infrastructure budgets
Implementing social value in procurement
The future generation of engineers

GUEST DETAILS

Gemma McCarthy is the Vice President of the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland and a Regional Director at Mott MacDonald. She combines high-level technical direction with strategic leadership in the Irish engineering sector. Gemma is a strong advocate for diverse representation, leveraging her experience to drive professional development and infrastructure solutions for society. She has spent 15 years with Mott MacDonald overseeing major regional operations.

Connect with Gemma:
Website: https://www.acei.ie
Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-mccarthy-5681a717/

MORE INFORMATION

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QUOTES

I used to rail against the, are you creative, are you scientific? Engineering is very much the crossover of the two. - Gemma McCarthy

At the end of the day, we're problem solvers. - Gemma McCarthy

We are only as good as the currency of our own skills at the moment. - Gemma McCarthy

KEYWORDS #ProjectManagement #EngineeringTips #InfrastructureProjects #TechnicalLeadership #SystemDesign