Water & Utilities Team

Karl McKenna

Operations Director - Water & Utilities

Karl is a senior leader within the TOBIN Executive, bringing over 30 years of infrastructure consulting and construction experience across a range of sectors. He previously held senior leadership roles with global infrastructure consultancies ATKINSREALIS and AECOM in Ireland and the UK. With a successful track record in organisational growth and multi-disciplinary team development, he is recognised for his pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach and his ability to build strong teams that balance technical excellence with commercial awareness. His work supports Tobin’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and delivering resilient infrastructure that benefits communities.

Karl is a Chartered Engineer with Engineers Ireland, holds a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from Trinity College Dublin, Diploma in Corporate Governance and an MBA in Business Administration and Management.

 Married with four busy kids, Karl is a keen rugby supporter and an occasional golfer.