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For over the last 50 years, civil engineering and construction programmes have been delivered in Sligo to address key industry needs. With a reputation for strong industry links, high quality professionally accredited programmes, it has become the largest provider of online part time and full time civil engineering and construction education in Ireland. With a strong culture of collaboration, research and innovation, it delivers bespoke programmes in partnership with key national stakeholders such as the Department of Transport, Uisce Eireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland and have also led the development of Ireland’s civil engineering apprenticeships. Having received multiple national awards for its programmes and student performance, Sligo has a great reputation for civil engineering and construction programmes and look forward to helping you achieve your potential.
Meet our Head of Department
Dr Trevor McSharry is Head of Department of Civil Engineering and Construction at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sligo since 2011 and has extensive experience within both the multinational and the higher education sectors. He is passionate about bridging the gap between education and industry through collaboration. Trevor is a Doctor of Education, having specialised in change and leadership in higher education. He is also a Chartered Engineer and Fellow with Engineers Ireland and a certified Project Management Professional. He holds an MBA with DCU and a Post Grad Certificate in BIM and the Digital Environment and his research and consultancy interests include leadership, project and change management, lean and process optimisation. Trevor has been a Director with Lean Construction Ireland (LCi) since 2018 and is leading the capability development pillar.
Dr Trevor McSharry
HoD of Civil Engineering & Construction