Ciara Lappin
Doran Consulting
technical director
Ciara Lappin
Ciara Lappin joined Doran Consulting in 1999 and was appointed to the post of Technical Director in 2016. Ciara has over 25 years of experience in the design and project management of multidisciplinary construction projects. Ciara’s expertise spans infrastructure, transportation, rail and harbour development, public realm schemes, greenways, leisure and sports facilities, as well as water and wastewater treatment.
As an NEC4 Accredited Project Manager and an Advanced Accredited Contracts Manager, Ciara brings a robust understanding of contract administration and delivery excellence to every project. Ciara has successfully led large-scale industrial, transportation, harbour, education, and commercial developments across UK and Ireland.
Notable accomplishments include delivering high-profile infrastructure projects such as York Street Station and the recently opened Carlingford Lough Greenway cross border project in 2025.
Ciara is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Vice Chair on the ICE Northern Ireland Regional Committee and a committee member on the ICE Connects committee.
In recognition of her leadership and contributions to engineering, Ciara received the Excellence in Senior Leadership – Engineering accolade at the 2024 Women in Construction Awards.
