Discover Shareridge: a civil engineering specialist, committed to comprehensive, client-focused service 

Shareridge is a dynamic, modern and innovative civil engineering solutions specialist. The company has grown rapidly into one of Ireland’s leading civil engineering companies and one of the country’s most highly regarded water conservation providers, focusing on developing innovative solutions and offering a wealth of expertise and professionalism to clients and partners.  

Established in 2006 and led by CEO, Paul McNamara, Shareridge draws on a wealth of technical expertise, competency, and professionalism to deliver exceptional results, both in the private and public sectors. The company offers nationwide services, operating from its headquarters in Castlebar, with regional offices located in Limerick, Kilkenny and Tullamore, and has evolved and developed a strong technical competency with experience across a range of areas within civil engineering.  

Shareridge carries out many contracts and services issued by Uisce Éireann (Irish Water), county councils, town councils, local authorities, group water schemes and various organisations and institutes throughout Ireland. The company offers complete turn-key solutions from concept design, detailed development, value engineering and construction, through to full operation and maintenance services.  

Alongside its design services, Shareridge ensures water has a smooth journey to homes and businesses. That means helping with leak detection, repairing and upgrading water networks, as well as designing, installing and maintaining water treatment works. As one of Ireland’s leading water network rehabilitation contractors, Shareridge specialises in innovative trenchless technology solutions. These techniques include directional drilling, pipe bursting, slip lining and auger boring. 

Framework success 

Likewise, Shareridge has extensive experience in the construction of wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, control buildings, rising mains and gravity sewers. Projects undertaken include comprehensive Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) fit outs. The company has successfully carried out projects nationwide, including works in tidal estuaries, Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) and river crossings. 

Additionally, the company has nearly 20 years’ experience delivering award winning public realm and street work enhancement schemes throughout Ireland. Public realms are a large component of defining towns and cities. Accessible open streets are vital in the creation of modern, vibrant spaces for people to enjoy. Shareridge are a vital component in delivering the Project Ireland 2040 programme aimed at Building Irelands Future. 

All works have their own specific challenges and requirements. As such, the company has the experience and the personnel to meet these challenges and produce high quality end products in a safe and efficient manner. 

2024 was a significant year for Shareridge. Having been successfully awarded a region on Uisce Éireann’s Multi-Supplier Framework, the company saw the completion of its first year on the framework for the provision of water and wastewater network services. The awarded contract includes a comprehensive range of services. Shareridge will be integral in the execution of Irish Water’s network capital programmes, which encompass various areas, including water network management, wastewater network management, new connections, and growth and development. 

Some outstanding statistics were achieved, including 445 first fix repairs, 104 jobs at different stages of design, 30,500 work orders closed, 15.2 kilometres of wastewater network surveys, and one pumping station upgrade, as well as 180 wastewater connections and 473 water connections. Impressively, Shareridge achieved a phenomenal 27.228 cubic metres per day in water savings, the equivalent of nearly 11 Olympic pools per day.  

The framework is proudly led by Shareridge Operations Director Sergei Nemich, who is a long serving member of the Shareridge team and has been integral in the foundations and development of the business and where it is today. 

Fleet investment

In early 2025, Shareridge was delighted to announce the arrival of 30 brand-new Ford Courier vans to further benefit the team, the business and the environment. “These newer vans come with the latest emission standards, which helps in reducing the company’s carbon footprint,” shares Thomas Hynes, Plant and Fleet Manager. “This means we’re taking a big step towards lowering our environmental impact. These vans are designed to meet the latest emission standards, ensuring our continued growth has sustainability at its core.” 

Refreshing the fleet makes perfect sense. Thomas explains that newer vehicles lead to lower maintenance costs and greater fuel efficiency: “By investing in these new vans, we’re cutting down on those ongoing costs, allowing us to reinvest savings back into our projects. All these new vehicles come equipped with the latest safety technology, offering enhanced protection on the road. This technology helps reduce the chances of accidents, ensuring that our team can continue to work safely and confidently.  

“Reliability is also a major factor in our decision. Newer vans are simply more dependable, which reduces downtime. In our line of work, staying on schedule is crucial, and having a fleet we can rely on helps us to continue to meet our deadlines without unnecessary delays. The continued development and investment in our fleet is a strategic move that enhances our efficiency, reduces our carbon footprint, and prioritises the safety and reliability that our work demands.” 

Sustainability and efficiency 

Shareridge is committed to continuous improvement, and the latest phase of expansion ensures the fleet remains at the cutting edge of efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. As part of its ongoing investment in infrastructure and service excellence, the company has also recently added five brand-new New Generation DAF XB 190 FA trucks. 

As operations grow, so too does Shareridge’s dedication to sustainability and efficiency. The New Generation DAFs not only offer enhanced reliability and versatility but also align with modern environmental standards, reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency. By incorporating these advanced vehicles into the fleet, the company remains focused on providing smarter, greener, and more reliable solutions for clients and communities nationwide, ensuring its teams have the best tools to continue delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions throughout Ireland.  

Shareridge were delighted to be award the ‘Best Utility Contractor’ Award at the 2024 Machinery Movers Industry Awards.  

As part of its work for Uisce Éireann, Shareridge has recently complete the next phase of East Meath’s Windmill Hill Reservoir and trunk watermain to Ratoath project. This significant project, commissioned by Irish Water in collaboration with Meath County Council, aimed to enhance the water infrastructure in the region. 

The primary goal was to quadruple the storage capacity at Windmill Hill Reservoir and replace the outdated watermain connecting the reservoir to Ratoath village. This involved upgrading over seven kilometres of old and problematic watermains, which have been prone to frequent bursts and have caused numerous water supply disruptions for residents in Ratoath, Kilbride, and Ashbourne. 

The new watermains was constructed using high-density polyethylene pipes. This upgrade is expected to not only reduce the incidence of bursts but also address issues of low water pressure, particularly in Ratoath during peak demand periods.  

Works also includes the construction of a new 4,700m3 capacity reservoir and new secondary chlorine dosing systems along site trunk main upgrade.   

To support operations, Shareridge has invested hugely in health and safety over the years. Investment in people, systems and strategies ensures that the company is continuously striving to improve safety on all sites. The company’s commitment to safety is reflected in its ISO 45001 certification and A grade in Safe-T Cert.  

Work safe, home safe 

Shareridge has also implemented software to capture live data and dashboards, such as inspections, observations, permits, and training, enabling it to go paperless. Its focus on safety has led to a continuous decline in Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR) over the past five years.   

The company has also won four National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) higher distinction awards and arranges an annual company-wide two-day safety and wellbeing event that brings the workforce together across the county to meet with the company’s Board of Directors and various guest speakers to focus on all things HSQE and wellbeing. The two days include workshops, scenario-based learning sessions, awards to employees and overall connection and unity.   

Shareridge delivers a consistent high-quality standard of work, and its employees and teams are committed to ensuring health, safety, and wellbeing are paramount in the business, adhering daily to its “work safe home safe” motto. This commitment is evident in recent awards accomplished by its employees including:  

NISO Safety Representative of the Year (Mihail Cazac, Shareridge Employee) 

Infrastructure Delivery Safety Excellence Award with Uisce Éireann (Shareridge Health and Safety Manager – Kieran Neary) 

NISO All Ireland Occupational Safety Awards – Regional Award for the West of Ireland awarded to the Shareridge team who continued to represent the company in an All-Ireland final gaining 5th place out of 15 teams throughout Ireland.   

Embracing diversity 

Long term, Shareridge’s vision and targets include employing a diverse workforce in which traditionally underrepresented groups are fully represented and included throughout the company as well as in management groups. Eighteen nationalities are currently employed and 32 per cent of the workforce are non-nationals. 

Shareridge believes that women’s active participation and decision-making in the economy is crucial for long-term prosperity. In January 2024, the company established a new board of directors. Progress in the recruitment of women onto the Shareridge board and into executive leadership roles is credited to the development of shareholder activism, where the company shareholders used their equity stake to push for gender parity and diversity.  

Other targets for the coming years include succession planning, building strong relationships, community engagement and positively shaping the communities and contracts it serves, as well as operating in a sustainable and responsible manner, now and for the future.   

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