Enda O’Malley
The OMC Group has acquired one of Galway’s most established consulting engineers’ practices as the group revealed its expansion plans and the creation of 20 new jobs.
Multidisciplinary consulting engineering company OMC Group has successfully completed the acquisition of James Roche Consulting Engineers, a prominent consulting engineers business and a venerable institution in Galway since the late 1970s.
Originating in Clifden as Enda O’Malley and Associates, the company rebranded to OMC in 2023, signifying its evolution and dedication to excellence and innovation in professional consulting engineers services.
The acquisition of James Roche Consulting Engineers, represents a significant addition to OMC’s portfolio, solidifying OMC’s position as a leader in the consulting engineering sector.
Now, OMC announced plans to complete two additional acquisitions in 2024. Additionally, the company’s expansion efforts are expected to create 20 new jobs nationally.
Enda O’Malley, founder and CEO of OMC, said: “We are delighted to welcome James Roche BE and his staff to the OMC Group. James Roche Consulting Engineers has been a well-respected and long established consulting engineers practise within Galway since the late 1970s and his reputation and network will enhance OMC’s service offering throughout Galway.
“This acquisition exemplifies our strategic approach to expansion, focusing on leveraging synergies and fostering growth opportunities. We are committed to retaining talent, fostering innovation, and creating new employment opportunities as we continue to strengthen our presence as a leading multidisciplinary consulting engineers company in the West of Ireland.”
With an in-house team of 18 dedicated professionals, OMC’s core business encompasses a diverse range of residential and commercial projects, delivering services in planning consultancy, environmental consultancy, structural design, building surveying, land mapping, assigned certification, fire and disability consultancy, mechanical and electrical consultancy, energy consultancy, and health and safety consultancy.
OMC have offices in Clifden, Galway City and Dublin and oversee projects throughout Ireland.