Alan Lord

Director Development and Design, Capital Investments - Irish Rail

Energetic, commercially focused technical engineer and leader with 38 years’ experience of growing teams and delivering engineering projects in Ireland, UK, Europe, Asia and Middle East.

Particular experience in successful delivery of Rail, Road and Civil Infrastructure projects. Led the growth of Transport, Buildings and Infrastructure businesses in many countries, ensuring deadlines are met and excellent projects are delivered on time. Technical qualifications in Civil and Structural engineering. Proven experience in leading teams from initial project design stages and onto detailed design and construction.

Proven Leader and Team Builder, experienced in leading teams of 30 to 500 people and in growing operations organically in Ireland, Asia and the Middle East.

Projects include Singapore and Hong Kong Metros, Limehouse Link in UK, Kap Shui Mun Bridge launching in Hong Kong, Limerick Immersed Tunnel in Ireland, Lusail Infrastructure in Qatar, Diriyah Gate in KSA as well as many other projects.

Currently leading the delivery of designs for a suite of projects with €500m to €1bn per annum capital expenditure for Irish Rail, delivering excellent outcomes for our customers.