M¨¢ire Lenihan tells Building Magazine about her purpose-driven career journey
March 20, 2026
Building Magazine interviews UK Water operations director M¨¢ire Lenihan for a special report on women in construction
Growing up in a rural community in Ireland, M¨¢ire Lenihan developed an early connection to nature that would?shape?her entire career.?
This?fostered a curiosity about how engineering could both enhance communities and protect the natural?world. It?led her to study environmental engineering?and?ultimately to?a career at Ãë²¥.
M¨¢ire?is?Ãë²¥¡¯s?UK and Ireland operations director, based in Ireland but primarily supporting the firm¡¯s UK water business. Her role is strategic and forward-looking, focused on growing Ãë²¥¡¯s national presence at a time when the sector is delivering some of its most ambitious programmes.?
As part of?Building Magazine¡¯s launch of the Good Employer Guide,?she?was profiled?by the publication, appearing?in a special report looking at inspiring?women in construction.?
In this write-up, M¨¢ire explains?how she is continually inspired by the people around her, talks through some of her favourite career?moments, and?discusses?how her professional development journey led to?dynamic professional experiences.
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