Global design and engineering firm, Stantec has acquired Ryan Hanley, a 150-person engineering and environmental consultancy with locations across Ireland. Stantec hopes to benefit from Ryan Hanley’s local knowledge, relationships, and technical expertise, particularly around the Irish water sector.
Founded in 1931, Ryan Hanley has offices in Dublin, Galway, Cork, and Castlebar. Since 2020, Ryan Hanley has been a local partner for Stantec as part of a successful joint venture, which has supported Ireland’s water company, Uisce ɩreann, over several engagements.
As a result, Stantec and Ryan Hanley currently share an office space in Dublin’s city centre, which was opened formally by Ireland’s former Taoiseach, Simon Harris, in 2024. Building on this long-term collaboration, Stantec has now acquired Ryan Hanley.
Ryan Hanley will now bring its extensive local knowledge, relationships, and technical expertise to Stantec, particularly around the Irish water sector. The firm delivers a broad range of services, creating solutions for local authorities, government departments, private clients, utility companies, and other influential organisations.
“Over the last 90 years, we have grown to become a values-driven business, founded on passion and integrity as well as doing what is right for communities and the environment,” said Ger Gibney, managing director, Ryan Hanley. “This will not change as Ryan Hanley becomes part of Stantec, a firm that has shown itself to be a hugely valuable partner with an ethos similar to our own. We are all excited for what feels like a natural stage in our evolution as we continue to grow our numbers and drive project excellence across Ireland.”
Stantec is an international professional services company in the design and consulting industry. The company was founded in 1954, as D. R. Stanley Associates in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The acquisition is an important part of Stantec’s goal of expanding its presence in Ireland.
“Through deep and meaningful collaboration, Ryan Hanley and Stantec have proven our ability to deliver outstanding results for clients and communities in Ireland,” said Gord Johnston, Stantec’s president and chief executive officer. “Innovation and purpose are at the heart of both of our businesses, and this new chapter is the logical next step in our collective journey. Together, our shared capabilities, expertise, and creativity will help address some of Ireland’s biggest challenges.”