Meet the Team

Jacques De Waal

Jacques De Waal

Head of Construction

Jacques is Head of Construction at BHA, bringing over 33 years of experience in the building industry. His extensive background across commercial and construction environments enables him to lead teams effectively and deliver projects that support the long-term growth and success of the business.

Eilish O Connor

Eilish O Connor

Accountant

Eilish is an Accountant at BHA and a qualified Chartered Accountant with Chartered Accountants Ireland. She supports the financial operations of the business as part of the accounts team, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all reporting.

Alexandra Young

Alexandra Young

Health & Safety Advisor

Alexandra is a Health & Safety Advisor at BHA with experience across health, safety, and environmental roles in construction. She holds qualifications in Environmental Science and Occupational Health & Safety and supports the delivery of safe, compliant project environments.

Gavin Redmond

Gavin Redmond

Junior Quantity Surveyor

Gavin is a Junior Quantity Surveyor at BHA, holding a Level 8 degree from South East Technological University. He supports project delivery through cost control, measurement, and coordination across active sites, contributing to efficient commercial management.

Tommy Smith

Tommy Smith

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Tommy is a Senior Quantity Surveyor at BHA, bringing over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. His extensive knowledge supports effective cost management and commercial delivery across a wide range of projects within the business.

Kevin Kenneally

Kevin Kenneally

Site Manager

Kevin is a Site Manager at BHA with a strong background in residential, commercial, and interior projects. He manages construction activities from groundworks through to final handover, ensuring high-quality delivery across all stages of project execution.

Pat Whelan

Pat Whelan

Procurement Manager

Pat is Procurement Manager at BHA, bringing over 25 years of experience in construction purchasing. With a Mechanical Engineering background, he oversees supplier management, procurement strategy, and material sourcing across the business.

Bruna Lamorea Veiga Lopes

Bruna Lamorea Veiga Lopes

Planning Engineer

Bruna is a Planning Engineer at BHA, bringing over 12 years of experience in the construction sector. With degrees in Architecture, Urban Planning, and Civil Engineering, along with a PhD in Urban Engineering, she supports project planning, coordination, and delivery across the business

Samantha Ryan

Samantha Ryan

Category Buying Manager

Samantha is Category Buying Manager at BHA, responsible for procurement, supplier coordination, and category management. She plays a key role in ensuring efficient purchasing processes and material sourcing to support successful project delivery across the business.

Meyre Lane Ferreira Pereira

Meyre Lane Ferreira Pereira

Commercial Support

Meyre is part of the Commercial Support team at BHA, joining in 2023. With a background in Chemical Engineering, she supports Quantity Surveyors with cost management and assists with BCAR coordination across active construction projects.

Richard Roche

Richard Roche

Commercial Manager

Richard is Commercial Manager at BHA, having joined in 2013. With a strong background in project management, he oversees commercial operations, contract management, and delivery, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and aligned with business objectives.

Emmett Ryan

Emmett Ryan

Contracts Manager

Emmett is a Contracts Manager at BHA, bringing over 11 years of experience across residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. He oversees planning, control, and execution of works to ensure successful and consistent project delivery.

Shane Curran

Shane Curran

Operations Director

Shane is Operations Director at BHA, bringing over 20 years of experience in interior fit-outs. His leadership supports operational performance, project delivery, and the continued growth and development of the business.

Brian Smith

Brian Smith

Health and Safety Director

Brian is Health & Safety Director at BHA, bringing over a decade of experience in construction safety management. He leads company-wide safety initiatives, ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, and high standards across all project sites.

Mark Keating

Mark Keating

Intermediate Quantity Surveyor

Mark is an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor at BHA, joining in 2021. He supports cost reporting, subcontractor procurement, and commercial management across multiple projects, contributing to effective financial control and project delivery.

Graziela Paula Marques Ramo

Graziela Paula Marques Ramo

Junior Quantity Surveyor

Graziela is a Junior Quantity Surveyor at BHA with a background in Architecture and Urbanism. She supports project delivery through cost estimation, commercial proposals, and coordination across a variety of construction projects.

Lucy Daverne

Lucy Daverne

Marketing Executive

Lucy is Marketing Executive at BHA, holding a BA in Media and Public Relations. She manages digital marketing activity and internal and external communications, supporting brand development and engagement across the business.

Lee Nolan

Lee Nolan

Junior Quantity Surveyor

Lee is a Junior Quantity Surveyor at BHA, having joined in 2023 after completing his degree at SETU. He supports cost management and project coordination, with a strong understanding of construction methodologies and processes.

Kaitlyn Broaders

Kaitlyn Broaders

Site Engineer

Kaitlyn is a Site Engineer at BHA, holding a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering with Architecture from UCD. She supports on-site project delivery, coordination, and technical execution across active construction projects.

Sergio Gratival

Sergio Gratival

Head Estimator

Sergio is Head Estimator at BHA, bringing 15 years of experience in construction and real estate development. With BSc and BEng qualifications, he leads cost planning, financial analysis, and risk management across projects.

Eoin Dunbar

Eoin Dunbar

Quantity Surveyer

Eoin is a Quantity Surveyor at BHA, bringing previous project experience across construction. He holds a qualification in Quantity Surveying from IT Sligo and supports cost estimation, budgeting, and commercial delivery across projects.

 Tanyia Rochford

Tanyia Rochford

HR Manager

Tanyia is HR Manager at BHA, bringing extensive experience across HR roles. CIPD qualified, she supports employee relations, performance management, and HR strategy, ensuring alignment between people, culture, and business objectives.

Chloe O Brien

Chloe O Brien

BCAR Manager

Chloe is BCAR Manager at BHA, bringing five years of experience in BCAR coordination. She oversees compliance, documentation, and coordination across all projects to ensure regulatory standards are consistently met.

Michael Corr

Michael Corr

Finishing Foreman

Michael is Finishing Foreman at BHA, bringing over 20 years of experience in carpentry and site supervision. He holds a degree in Construction Management from ATU Sligo and supports delivery of projects at finishing stage.

Gerhard Hoell

Gerhard Hoell

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Gerhard is Managing Quantity Surveyor at BHA, bringing extensive international experience since 2007. He commenced his career in South Africa and joined BHA in 2023, supporting commercial leadership, cost control, and the delivery of complex construction projects.

Steyn Kitshoff

Steyn Kitshoff

Quantity Surveyor

Steyn is a Quantity Surveyor at BHA, bringing over 10 years of construction experience. He supports cost management and project delivery across a range of developments, contributing to effective commercial performance.

Thomas McGrath

Thomas McGrath

Site Manager

Thomas is a Site Manager at BHA with approximately 15 years of construction experience. He supports on-site project delivery through strong trade knowledge and effective coordination of construction activities.

Wayne Dunbar

Wayne Dunbar

Head of Division – Fit-Out, Fire & Facilities

Wayne is Head of Fit-Out, Fire & Facilities at BHA, having joined in 2010 as Site Manager before progressing to Project Manager. He now leads the division, delivering complex projects with consistency, precision, and strong organisational expertise.