A Galway engineering company will create 20 new jobs after acquiring a long-established company

Multidisciplinary consulting firm OMC Group has successfully completed the acquisition of James Roche Consulting Engineers, a leading consultancy engineering firm and a respected institution in Galway since the late 1970s.

The company was founded in Clifden as Enda O’Malley and Associates and changed its name to OMC in 2023, marking its evolution and commitment to excellence and innovation in professional consulting engineer services.

The acquisition of James Roche Consulting Engineers is a significant addition to OMC’s portfolio, strengthening OMC’s position as a leader in the consulting engineering sector.

Now, OMC has announced plans to complete two additional acquisitions in 2024. Additionally, the company’s expansion efforts are expected to create 20 new jobs nationwide.

Enda O’Malley, founder and CEO of OMC, said: “We are delighted to welcome James Roche BE and his employees to the OMC Group. James Roche Consulting Engineers has been a respected and long-established practice of consulting engineers in Galway since the late 1970s, and his reputation and network will enhance OMC’s service offering across Galway.

“This acquisition exemplifies our strategic approach to expansion, focused on leveraging synergies and supporting growth opportunities. We are committed to retaining talent, supporting innovation and creating new employment opportunities as we continue to strengthen our presence as a leading multi-disciplinary firm of consulting engineers in the West of Ireland market.”

With an in-house team of 18 dedicated specialists, OMC’s core activities include a diverse range of residential and commercial projects, providing services in the areas of planning consultancy, environmental consultancy, structural design, building surveying, site mapping, assigned certifications, fire and disability consultancy, mechanical and electrical, energy consulting, occupational health and safety consulting.

OMC has offices in Clifden, Galway City and Dublin and oversees projects throughout Ireland.