Francis Whelan

Managing Director

Francis graduated in 2000 from University of Limerick, receiving Honours in Bachelor of Technology.  He has extensive experience within the Steel Industry. Francis set up Arc Engineering in 2000. Francis has also worked as Project Manager with MCR Steel and is a member of Engineers Ireland.

Commercial Director

Kieran graduated from Waterford Institute of technology with a Diploma in Civil Engineering and went on to do a BSc in Construction Management. He has worked in the construction industry for 23 years during which time Kieran has gained invaluable experience across a wide range of sectors, from structural steel, roofing & cladding to Architectural Metalworks. He…

Contracts Director

David has worked in the construction sector for over 25 years, having previously established and run his own roofing and cladding business. He joined Arc Engineering a number of years ago with the ambition to go grow a successful Architectural Metalwork company that delivers on all its promises. David oversees all projects on site from start to finish and…

Design / Drawing Office Manager

Thomas graduated from DIT Bolton Street with an honours bachelor degree in Architectural Technology in 2003 and has worked with ARC Engineering since 2013. Thomas worked in the architectural sector since graduating, gathering experience in various companies in London and more locally Wexford. Thomas manages the drafting team coordinating detailed drawings and CE Marking. Linkedin

Operations Manager

Andrew has worked in the steel industry for 29 years.  He started working with a steel merchant in his native South Africa in 1993 before moving into steel fabrication in 2000.  Andrew has a Project Management Diploma and worked as a Project Manager and Contracts/Project Manager for 17 years before relocating to Ireland.  Andrew is…

Procurement Manager

Billy has 15 yrs management experience across several different sectors, with 10 years Procurement Management experience as well as Project Management experience in the Electrical, Plumbing and Construction Industries. Billy ensures that he builds strong relationships with the best suppliers from Ireland and abroad to bring the highest quality products to Arc Engineering’s clients.

Design Technician

James graduated from IT Carlow with a honours degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2016 and went on to complete a Masters in Mechanical Engineering in UCC in 2017.   He has worked in design for the last number of years in the water industry, agricultural sector as well as the structural steel sector. James’s role at…

Marketing Manager

Laurene has 30 years + marketing experience, originally from New Zealand, she has a Management Degree, Post Graduate in Marketing from the University of New South Wales from Sydney, Australia and Online Marketing Diploma from IT Carlow, Wexford campus.  She has worked with large multi-nationals as a Sales & Marketing Manager.  Laurene has worked in…

Workshop Foreman / Welding Co-ordinator

Aaron has worked in steel fabrication for over 20 years, completing his Fitter/Welder apprenticeship in 2008.  He has been an integral part of Arc Engineering’s fabrication team for over 10 years and was promoted to his current role in 2023.