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Eastgate Engineering CEO shortlisted for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026
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Eastgate Engineering is proud to announce that its CEO and founder, David Brennan, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the International category of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Ireland 2026. Selected as one of just 24 finalists from hundreds of applicants across Ireland, this recognition highlights Brennan’s exceptional leadership and significant impact on the engineering and construction industry.
This prestigious nomination comes during a period of sustained growth for Eastgate Engineering. Over the past two years, the company has achieved several major milestones, further strengthening its position as a leader in its sector.
Key developments include the appointment of a new board of directors to enhance governance and strategic oversight, further expansion into the UK market with a new office in Warrington, and significant upgrades to its facilities in Teesside and Waterford. Eastgate has also successfully delivered a number of landmark projects across multiple sectors.
Outreach Offshore: providing versatile hydraulic lifting equipment solutions across the offshore energy sector
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We are pleased to welcome Outreach Offshore as a member of Forth & Tay Offshore.
Outreach Offshore has worked alongside Palfinger for over 40 years as the official UK Marine Crane Sales and Service Partner providing versatile hydraulic lifting equipment solutions across the offshore energy sector and supporting infrastructure services. They offer comprehensive offshore and onshore service support, the provision of original OEM parts, global maintenance and inspection, as well as operator training.
Outreach Offshore’s world-class range of products deliver the highest standard of performance and safety in the most arduous, marine and offshore environments supporting Ports & Harbours, Offshore Wind, Offshore Substations, Oil & Gas, Vessel Operators and Naval Defence across the UK and further afield.
Their mission is to provide the correct engineered lifting solution for your project, delivered on time and in accordance with your requirements. Their engineering design expertise can assist with problem solving, integration and commissioning challenges.
www.outreachoffshore.co.uk | Contact: +44 (0)1324 578778 | Email: info@outreachoffshore.co.uk
Eastgate Engineering: specialist engineering and construction
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Welcome to our new Forth & Tay Offshore member Eastgate Engineering.
Eastgate Engineering is a specialist engineering and construction company founded in 2007, delivering high-quality services across the UK and Ireland. The company provides fully integrated, end-to-end solutions, supporting projects from initial engineering and construction through to commissioning, start-up, and long-term operations and maintenance, all with cost certainty.
With a strong focus on safety, precision, and technical excellence, Eastgate operates in complex and safety-critical environments where reliability and performance are essential. Its multidisciplinary expertise spans electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical engineering, alongside specialist capabilities in offshore wind, telecoms and data infrastructure, and advanced systems integration.
Eastgate has built a solid reputation for successfully delivering large-scale, complex projects. This is underpinned by its “one team” philosophy, which promotes close collaboration between clients, departments, and project teams. By fostering this integrated approach, Eastgate is able to maintain high standards of efficiency, safety, and quality across every stage of a project lifecycle.
Eastgate Engineering Named Tees Business of the Year
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Forth & Tay Offshore member Eastgate Engineering has been named Tees Business of the Year 2026, recognising the company’s outstanding growth, commitment to people, and continued investment in the Teesside region.
Founded by David Brennan in Waterford, Ireland, in 2007, Eastgate has evolved from its Irish beginnings into a nationally recognised engineering specialist. A defining moment came in 2015 with the establishment of its Head Office in Teesside, positioning the region at the heart of the company’s leadership and future ambition. While maintaining a strong operational base in Waterford supported by its Irish workforce, Eastgate now operates across the UK and Ireland with a team of 500 people, driving strategic growth from Teesside.
The Tees Business of the Year award celebrates Eastgate’s success since relocating its headquarters to the region, highlighting its investment in people, delivery of complex infrastructure projects, and its commitment to building a strong, values driven business.
Founder and CEO David Brennan said the award reflects both the strength of the Eastgate team and the role Teesside has played in the company’s evolution.
“This award is incredibly meaningful for us,” said David. “Eastgate was founded in Waterford, and that remains an important part of our business, but moving our head office to Teesside in 2015 was a defining moment. Teesside has become our home from a leadership and growth perspective. The talent, industrial heritage, and pride in workmanship here are second to none.”
Opportunity for employers to host a fully-funded summer intern
Funding is available for employers to host a paid summer intern through the Ireland–Scotland Offshore Wind Internship Pilot 2026.
The programme is being delivered by the Government of Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and SOLAS, in collaboration with the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde and supported by the Scottish Government.
Up to 20 internships are available, running for 12 weeks from June. There is no cost to employers, as interns will be employed and paid by the University at the real Living Wage.
This opportunity is open to employers across offshore wind and the wider supply chain. Employers are asked to define their own project, which should be suitable for a college or university level intern. Projects do not need to be engineering-specific and could include areas such as planning, consents, logistics, data, digital or business support.
Student background
Interns will come from college or university programmes, across a range of relevant subject areas, including:
- Engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil, marine, energy)
- Project planning and project management
- Logistics and supply chain
- Manufacturing and advanced technologies
- Environmental and sustainability studies
- Digital, data and AI
- Communications
- Business and related technical or professional programmes
Students may be from any year of study, and employers will be able to indicate whether their project is best suited to a college or university student as part of the application process.
The Scottish Government-supported element of the programme is focused on engineering undergraduates in their penultimate year, while the Republic of Ireland-supported element has a broader disciplinary and year-group scope. This will be managed by the delivery partners and does not require action from employers.
Employers interested in hosting an intern are asked to complete a short, one-page project form, which should take less than 15 minutes to complete.
This is attached below and should be returned to stewart.mckinlay@strath.ac.uk.
Information for students
Students interested in this internship opportunity can find more information via the following links:
Scottish students: Wind skills internships | National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS)
Applications are open to penultimate-year students studying electrical or mechanical engineering at a Scottish university.
Applicants must:
- be in the penultimate year of their degree
- be studying electrical engineering or mechanical engineering
- have the right to work in the UK
Republic of Ireland students: Ireland - Scotland Offshore Wind Traineeship Programme 2026 - Cork Education and Training Board
Applications are invited from Higher Education (undergraduate) and FET students who are studying towards qualifications in the following areas:
- Project Planning and Management
- Logistics and Supply chain business and related disciplines
- Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Marine, Energy)
- Manufacturing & Advanced Technologies
- Environmental & Sustainability Studies
- Digital, Data & AI
- Communications
- Business & Project Management
- Related technical or professional programmes
Applications are invited from students across all programme years (ROI only).
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