Senior Team

Dominic Lavery
Managing Director

Dominic Lavery is Managing Director of Farrans Construction, responsible for the strategic direction, operational performance, and continued growth of the business across the UK and Ireland.

Since joining Farrans in 2000, Dominic has held a range of senior leadership roles, overseeing the successful delivery of major infrastructure and building projects. A chartered member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), he brings extensive commercial and operational expertise to the role.

Under his leadership, Farrans has strengthened its position as a leading construction and civil engineering contractor, with a clear focus on safety, collaboration, sustainability, and long-term value creation for clients and communities.

Jonny Kerr
Operations Director 

Jonny Kerr is the Operations Director for Farrans’ Civil Engineering, a role he has held since joining the company in 2019. Jonny has 25 years’ experience in the construction industry, specialising in water, highways and bridges, marine, rail and flood alleviation. Jonny is a Chartered Engineer and a member of both the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT).

He has been involved with complex infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland and leads with a focus on safety, planning, collaborative client and stakeholder relationships, supporting young talent and driving high performance through visible leadership.

Gerard McGirr
Strategic Development Director

Gerard is a Chartered Civil Engineer and Fellow of Engineers Ireland with over three decades of industry experience, including 15 years in senior leadership roles. As Strategic Development Director, he leads high-impact business transformation initiatives within Farrans, delivering measurable improvements in operational and commercial performance.

Gerard is recognised for his collaborative leadership style, strategic problem-solving, and commitment to professional development, having mentored numerous engineers to chartered status. He maintains influential roles across industry bodies and academic panels, contributing to sectoral advancement and organisational excellence.

Neil Sturdy
Pre-Construction Director

Neil is a Chartered Civil Engineer and manager with over 20 years’ experience in the civil engineering industry. He is regarded as a versatile, highly motivated, and diligent leader. Neil joined Farrans in 2002 as a Civil Engineering Graduate and has progressed through the roles of Project Manager, Contract Manager, Regional Director and now board-level Procurement Director.

Neil is naturally collaborative and builds working relationships with clients, aligning our delivery to their desired outcomes. He is always enthusiastic about a new venture and enjoys applying his industry experience to new challenges. Neil has excellent programme awareness, and his keen attention to detail ensures that projects are delivered on time, as well as meeting – or exceeding – our client’s expectations.

Suzanne Nicholson
Finance Director

Suzanne Nicholson is Finance Director of Farrans, a commercially focused and award‑winning senior finance leader with a proven track record of driving strategic, operational, and cultural transformation across complex organisations. A Chartered Fellow of ACCA and Chartered Manager, Suzanne brings more than 15 years of leadership experience spanning telecoms, IT corporate services, and large‑scale commercial environments.

Known for her analytical strength, strategic insight and communication, Suzanne has led multi‑disciplinary finance teams across the UK and internationally—shaping high‑performing cultures, improving financial governance, and delivering meaningful commercial outcomes through transformational programmes driven by Suzanne in her previous organisations.

With a background rooted in resilience, global perspective, and a passion for developing future leaders, Suzanne brings strategic clarity, integrity, and purpose‑driven leadership to Farrans.

Chris Gilkinson
Commercial Director

With a strong foundation in main contracting commercial management and experience gained within major construction organisations, he has spent over 10 years with Sisk, progressing through a range of senior commercial, strategic and assurance roles.

Chris’ experience includes supporting the Sisk Board on key commercial and business matters, contributing to strategy development, leading business improvement and change initiatives, and supporting growth and acquisition activity. He brings broad experience in project commercial management, commercial governance & reporting, risk management, strategy and delivering positive business change.

David Parr
Director

David has over 31 years’ experience in the construction industry with extensive experience of delivering major infrastructure projects throughout the UK.

He has built a reputation as a strategic and inspirational leader. David has successfully developed business strategy, leading complex change programmes, investing in the digital transformation of systems, implementing multi-functional integrated reporting processes and driving focus on operational and commercial delivery.

David is a Chartered Civil Engineer and a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Engineers Ireland and the Association of Project Managers.

Helen O’Doherty
Head of People

Helen is a CIPD award-winning HR leader with a proven track record of operating at a senior level in several industries and playing a key role in the planning, development and delivery of organisational transformation. She has worked in the HR profession since 2003 and is a Chartered Fellow member of the CIPD.

Helen’s expertise lies in executing an appropriate people strategy, including all elements of the employee lifecycle, and partnering with key stakeholders to achieve business goals. Skilled in strategic HR, Helen drives operational excellence, process improvement, culture and change management and delivers an exceptional employee experience.

Rebecca Kincade
Head of Communications and Marketing

Rebecca is an experienced communications and marketing professional with more than 20 years’ experience across in-house and agency environments. She has spent the last decade in senior leadership roles providing strategic counsel to C-suite leaders in large corporate organisations.

Rebecca specialises in leading transformative communications and marketing strategies which drive targeted growth and address key business challenges. She has a strong track record in developing clear, engaging internal communications that connect employees to organisational priorities, support change and reinforce culture.