The move, alongside AECOM’s recent recruitment drive in Ireland, highlights the US-based firm’s continued investment in the country.
DUBLIN (July 16, 2025) — AECOM, the global infrastructure leader, today saw its new office at One Burlington Plaza, Burlington Road, Dublin 4, officially opened by the Irish Taoiseach, Micheál Martin. Situated in the heart of Dublin, the new location unites AECOM’s workforce in the capital, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration among staff, while also reinforcing the firm’s commitment to the Irish market.
The new office is strategically situated in a central location adjacent to the scenic Grand Canal and Wilton Place, close to public transport and active travel amenities.
This move follows AECOM’s recently announced recruitment drive in Ireland. Currently employing more than 750 people across the island of Ireland at offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast, AECOM is planning to hire approximately 100 new people into its business across all career levels, from apprentices and graduates to mid and senior management.
Together, these announcements underscore AECOM’s continued investment in its Irish business, with the firm benefitting from a robust and skilled Irish team while also capable of supporting project delivery in Ireland with wide-ranging global expertise from delivering infrastructure and building projects across the world. This encapsulates the firm’s ‘One AECOM’ policy, which focuses on how the combination of AECOM’s local knowledge and global reach can complement can enhance its operations.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said: “I am delighted to officially open this new facility for AECOM in Dublin. I am particularly heartened by AECOM’s continued focus on growth in Ireland and their creation of jobs right across the island in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast. Infrastructure is critical to the functioning of our economy and our communities. This Government is committed to delivering a step-change in infrastructure to match our growing economy and population. I have no doubt that AECOM will continue to play a leading role in infrastructure projects going forward with the development of this new office.”
Richard Whitehead, Chief Executive for AECOM’s Europe & India region, said: “We are excited to announce the official opening of our new Dublin office, bringing our workforce in the capital together in one location. This carefully designed space will foster collaboration among our multi-disciplinary teams as we continue to deliver key infrastructure and building projects for our clients in Ireland. AECOM has a long and proud history in this country, and today is the latest in a long line of notable moments for our company.”
John O’Regan, Country Leader, Ireland, at AECOM, said: “We are delighted to welcome the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, to our new Dublin headquarters to mark this momentous occasion. Today’s proceedings underscore AECOM’s commitment to increasing our presence in Ireland, further supported by our ongoing recruitment drive, as we look to continue to build on the deep bench of skills and experience of our Ireland team.”
The office is designed on a single floor plate, with meeting rooms forming a central spine across the floor, and includes numerous breakout rooms, pods and booths to foster collaboration across project teams. The external walls are fully glazed, creating a bright and open environment with views of the city and Dublin Mountains.
AECOM is currently working on some of Ireland’s most important projects, including the Dublin Airport Enhancement Programme, the LinkedIn European headquarters, the surgical hubs programme for the Health Service Executive, the Land Development Agency’s Housing Programme and active travel programmes nationally.
About AECOM
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
