SYSTRA celebrates five decades in Ireland and Cork office expansion 

SYSTRA, the French-headquartered engineering consultancy with two offices in Ireland, has marked 50 years of supporting connectivity and growth in the country and the expansion of its Cork office. 

To celebrate its new base at Penrose One, Penrose Dock, SYSTRA hosted a special event which was attended by distinguished guests Her Excellency the French Ambassador to Ireland Céline Place; Maxime Augé – Head of Economic Department at the Embassy of France in Ireland;  Christine Deniel-Spicer, Senior Trade Advisor at Business France Ireland, and Sarah Madjedi, VP Sales and Bids at SYSTRA.  

Colleagues from SYSTRA’s Cork and Dublin offices were also joined by key stakeholders from across Ireland’s business, transport and infrastructure communities to mark the opening of the larger premises, which reflect SYSTRA’s growth in Cork since opening its first office there in 2023. 

Her Excellency the French Ambassador to Ireland Céline Place, said: “Ireland is investing heavily in its transport, rail, energy and water infrastructure to support sustainable growth and the transition to a low‑carbon economy. 

“With their expertise of complex projects across the full project lifecycle — from strategic planning to design and delivery — French companies like SYSTRA are well positioned to support these national priorities. I warmly congratulate the SYSTRA teams in Cork and across Ireland for their commitment and achievements and wish them every success.” 

Sarah Madjedi, VP Sales & Bids at SYSTRA, said: “Over the decades, Ireland has offered us far more than business opportunities. It has provided talent, trust, and an environment where long-term partnerships can truly flourish. 

“As we move into this new office this expansion is not only about additional square metres. It is about vision; about investing in people; and about embedding an innovative and sustainable approach to support the next decades of growth.” 

Ian Byrne, Business Director for Ireland at SYSTRA, said: “We are proud to have been part of Ireland’s infrastructure story for over half a century, from our first work in 1975 on the Dublin Rapid Rail Transit Study, to more recent projects such as Dublin and Cork BusConnects, Cork Luas, City Edge, Liffey Valley Bus Interchange Scheme, Greater Dublin Area and Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategies and so many more. 

“With the strength of our Ireland team and the backing of our global SYSTRA colleagues, we are ready to continue playing our part in helping Ireland deliver a sustainable future that supports growth.” 

SYSTRA has played a central role in Ireland’s development for more than 50 years, supporting major infrastructure programmes that enhance connectivity and enable economic growth. Its multidisciplinary teams continue to deliver innovative sustainable solutions across the full project lifecycle from early planning and modelling through design, delivery and operation.

SYSTRA’s Cork office is now located on the 5^th floor, Penrose One, Penrose Dock, Cork T23 YY09.