Our People
In Jones Engineering, our most important asset is our people. People are at the core of our best practice initiative. We are committed to the continuous training of all our employees. All training is directed to provide superior customer service and satisfaction.
Management Team
At Jones Engineering, our team is the cornerstone of our success, driving the delivery of high-quality projects that are completed on time and within budget. We take pride in our leadership team’s extensive expertise in the construction sector, which positions us to embrace a new era of growth and innovation.
Stephen McCabe
Chief Executive Officer
Stephen joined Jones Engineering in 1987 and has worked across all sectors of the industry in both the Mechanical and Electrical divisions. He was appointed to the Board of Directors in 1999, holds a master’s degree in Engineering and is a member of Engineers Ireland and ASHRAE.
Stephen has played a fundamental role in the strategic growth of the company over the last two decades, he was key in the establishment of Jones Engineering in the Middle East and UK markets as well as establishing Jones Engineering in the Renewable Energy sector.
As CEO, Stephen is responsible for the overall performance of the company. His focus remains on the progressive vision and growth of the company while implementing the strategic objectives, prioritising sustainability and continuing to ensure our teams excel in delivering high quality work, safely and on time for our clients.
Shane Gillece
Chief Operating Officer
Shane has over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry, all of which has been with Jones Engineering. He holds extensive knowledge in the Life Science, High Tech, Semi-conductor, and Data Centre sectors and has played a pivotal role in the delivery of several large-scale mission critical data centres across Europe. Shane was appointed to the Board of Directors in 2008.
Shane is responsible for overseeing the Group’s daily business operations on all projects throughout the EMEA region, while also providing strategic vision for the Group.
Shane continues to focus on maintaining and developing client relationships and building exceptional teams to deliver quality work to our customers. His vision as COO for the Group is centred on collaboration with stakeholders and the continuous development of our people through innovative thinking and sustainable solutions
Barry Gatenby
Chief Financial Officer
Barry Gatenby is Chief Financial Officer, with overall responsibility for the Finance functions of Jones Engineering. Barry graduated from University College Dublin with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is a fellow of Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland, having qualified with PWC.
Barry joined Jones Engineering in 2020 and was promoted to Deputy Chief Financial Officer in 2021. Previously, Barry held senior financial positions in CRH plc and subsequently IPL Plastics Inc., gaining significant experience in financial management, compliance, risk management and M&A.
As our company’s CFO, Barry plays a vital role in shaping our commercial plans and the management of our company’s growth into the future.
Stavros Iacovou
Financial Director
Stavros Iacovou is the Finance Director of HA O’Neil Limited since 2021, having started with the Jones Engineering Group in 2007. Prior to joining Jones Engineering, Stavros was Financial Controller of a number of large hotels within the Jurys Hotel Group, having been with the Group for over nine years. He is an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Certified Accountants, holds a B.A. (Hons) Business Administration and has an MBA.
In addition to managing the complex financial aspects of the H.A. O’Neil Limited’s domestic and international business, Stavros makes a major contribution to the Group financial activities on many issues, including Bond Management, SAP ERP system enhancements and foreign exchange management.
Helen McConnell
Financial Director
Helen has a FCCA qualification and has worked in Jones Engineering for over 33 years and has been Financial Controller of Patrick Lynch Ltd since 2001.
Anthony Farrell
Group Director
Anthony Farrell joined Jones Engineering in 1997. Anthony holds a BSc in Building Services Engineering from TUD and a post graduate diploma in Project Management from TCD.
Anthony has worked in Jones for over twenty five years and has experience in all sectors of the business, specifically large industrial installations for key clients such as Hewlett Packard, IBM and Intel. Anthony also manages the delivery of Mission Critical data centre projects for our confidential clients, and has worked on projects in Scandinavia, Benelux, UK as well as Ireland over the last 10 years.
Brendan McAtamney
Group Director
Brendan joined the company in 2006 and was appointed as Operations Director of the Mechanical Division in 2020 with responsibility for semi-conductor, data centre and related industries.
Brendan has extensive experience across different sectors including, life sciences, food & beverage, data centres and industrial manufacturing in Ireland and overseas. He has been Jones Engineering Campus Manager for the Intel project and has successfully overseen one of the largest expansion programmes in Ireland.
Damien Conefrey
Chief Group Surveyor
Damien joined Jones Engineering in 1997. He was appointed Head Surveyor of the Mechanical Division in 2007 and appointed Group Director in 2022. Damien brings technical know-how, business acumen and a practical approach to his profession as a Quantity Surveyor.
He has extensive experience across the construction industry particularly in the Life Science, Data Centre & semi-conductor industries. Damien manages a large team of people across the Group and is dedicated to training and developing surveying staff to chartered status, while also heavily involved in Industry engagement.
Damien holds a BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics and is also a Chartered Surveyor MSCSI/MRICS.
Robbie Irvin
Group Director
Robbie has worked with the Electrical Division Patrick Lynch Ltd for over 30 years, starting out as an electrical apprentice, going on to qualify as an engineering technician with TUD. Robbie was appointed to the Board of Directors of Patrick Lynch in 2020. He has extensive experience of large scale, Mission Critical, healthcare and building services projects.
Robbie is a member of several professional organisations including Institute of Engineering & Technology, Institute of Leadership & Management and Institute of Project Management of Ireland. He has also served on the Solas Electrical Apprenticeship Standards Development Group and currently sits on the contract committee in the CIF.
Stephen Anderson
Group Director
Stephen holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from TUD. He has been a director of the mechanical division since 2020 and recently appointed to the Board of Directors of Jones Engineering Group. Stephen has delivered a number of our flagship life science projects, including Pfizer Grangecastle, BMS Cruiserath Biologics, Janssen BioCork 2, MSD Biotech Swords and WuXi Dundalk.
In 2009, Stephen was responsible for the setup of our Specialist Lift Division, which currently offers specialised lifting, installation and relocation of industrial plant and equipment in Ireland and across Europe. He was also integral in the expansion of our overseas footprint, having secured and executed the Groups first projects in Israel, Belgium and Germany.
David Fox
Director - H. A. O'Neil Ltd
Ken Mooney
Director - Mechanical Division
Robert Collins
Director - Electrical Division
Robert is a Director of O’Sheas Electrical, the electrical services subsidiary of Jones Engineering, and brings more than 20 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry.
Robert joined O’Sheas Electrical in 2002 as an Engineer and progressed through a number of roles within the business, including Contracts Manager, before being appointed General Manager in 2024.
Throughout his career, Robert has led the successful delivery of major projects both in Ireland and internationally. He has extensive experience across the life sciences, renewables, food and beverage, and data centre sectors, delivering complex electrical solutions in highly regulated and technically demanding environments.
In recognition of his leadership, technical expertise and contribution to the business, Robert was appointed Director of O’Sheas Electrical in 2025.
Robert holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Electrical Power Systems from Munster Technological University and has also completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management from the Institute of Project Management.
Eoin Brown
Director - Electrical Division
Eoin is a Director of Patrick Lynch Ltd, part of the Jones Engineering Group, and brings more than 30 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry.
Eoin joined the business in 2016 and has held a number of senior roles, including Contracts Manager, Division Manager, Operations Director and, most recently, Director.
He has extensive experience across a broad range of sectors, including pharmaceutical, food and beverage, semiconductor and data centre projects, delivering complex engineering solutions in highly regulated and technically demanding environments.
Eoin began his career as an apprentice electrician and progressed through the ranks into supervisory, project management and senior leadership roles. This breadth of experience, combined with his practical knowledge and leadership capability, has been instrumental in supporting the continued growth and success of Patrick Lynch Ltd.
Joe Lavin
Director - Patrick Lynch Ltd
Throughout his career, Joe has successfully led projects in Ireland, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and the Nordic region, developing extensive expertise in delivering large-scale projects in highly regulated and technically demanding environments.
Carmel Walsh
Chief People Officer
Carmel joined Jones Engineering earlier this year and has over 25 years HR experience. Prior to joining Carmel has held Senior HR roles across the Aviation, Banking and Semiconductor sectors gaining significant experience in HR Change, Talent Acquisition and Development. She holds a BA Degree from UCD, Diploma in Learning and Development (IITD) and Diploma in Business and Executive Coaching from UCD Smurfit Business School.
Jason Hanley
Director - Middle East
Jason joined Jones Engineering Group in 2006 and was appointed to the Board of Directors for Jones Engineering Middle East in 2022. As Director, Jason has full responsibility for the successful management of Jones Engineering’s Construction and Technical Support Services (TSS) portfolio in the region.
Jason has been key to the growth and development of our business across the Middle East. He has a Building Services Engineering Diploma, holds a Mechanical craft qualification and is a member of Engineers Ireland.
Since his relocation to the Middle East in 2012, Jason has been responsible for the delivery of an impressive portfolio of projects including a number of large scale projects with Almarai, PepsiCo, Logistic Facilities, Dammam & Tabuk Pharmaceutical and Multiple Data Centers for Multinational clients in KSA, Bahrain, UAE and Qatar.
Tony Joyce
General Manager of O'Sheas Electrical
Tony returned to Jones Engineering in 2022 having previously worked for the group in 1994.
Having worked in Ireland and Overseas in both MEP and main contracting capacities, Tony has extensive experience in various sectors including oil and gas, pharmaceutical / life science and data centres as well as large scale mission critical projects. Tony has managed projects such as Pfizer, Schering Plough, Warner Lambert, Novartis amongst others as well as major capital projects in the health and education sector for clients including Bons Secours, University Hospital Cork and UCC.
Tony holds a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from University College Cork and a Certificate in Renewable Energy from Dundalk Institute of Technology. He was recently appointed to the Board of Directors and General Manager of O’Sheas Electrical.
Ralph Reynolds
Director - Sprinkler Division
Peadar Walsh
Director - Calibration Division
Peadar Walsh is Director of the Calibration Services Division of Jones Engineering with overall responsibility for all Calibration projects both in Ireland and overseas. He joined the company in 1981 as an Apprentice.
Peadar has worked on a number of major projects throughout Ireland and internationally across a number of sectors but with a particular focus on Life Science and Power and Energy projects.
Peadar was instrumental in Jones Engineering opening Ireland’s first and only “CompEx” training centre in association with our UK training partners “ExVeritas” in 2015. He oversees the centres operations within our training facilities in Little Island.