THE TEAM
EXPERIENCED, BALANCED, INSTITUTIONAL
Tom Gilligan
Principal
Previously the managing director of McCabe Builders Ltd, Tom Gilligan is a civil engineer with over 30 years’ experience in construction & property development. Tom has vast experience of all elements of residential development, from master-planning 2,500 units in Balbriggan to developing houses in high-end developments like Abington in Malahide, Claremont in Carrickmines, Saint Pancras in Dublin 6W and entry and mid-level in Finglas, Kilcock and Balbriggan.
shane barrett
Principal
Shane Barrett has over 15 years’ experience in Irish property development, having previously worked with Grattan Properties, Parkway Properties and Avestus Capital Partners on projects such as the €60m Millfield shopping centre in Balbriggan, the high-end residential site Claremont in Carrickmines and the establishment of the Centerbridge LLC residential platform. A chartered accountant by trade, Shane has a strong network with agents, banks and private equity firms active in the Dublin market.
paul whitaker
Principal
Fergal Chawke
Development Manager
Fergal Chawke is a Chartered Construction Manager with over 8 years of experience in construction and project management. His expertise covers private and public sector projects, including commercial, educational, and residential developments. Fergal has managed large-scale projects like Clancy Quay fitouts, FlyFit gyms, and multiple Department of Education school projects, both in construction and pre-construction stages. He also oversaw the €400-million Department of Education Design & Build school framework during the design and tender phases. Before joining KSN Project Management, Fergal was a Senior Site Engineer at Walls Construction, managing key residential projects, including St. Clare’s Residential Development, Harolds Cross and Cork Street Student Accommodation in Dublin. He holds a Master’s in BIM and Construction Project Management from Queen’s University Belfast and numerous certifications relating to sustainable construction.
