We are hiring – Senior / Associate Mechanical Engineer

We are a growing, ambitious practice with a strong reputation for technical excellence, collaborative delivery, and a people-first culture. Our continued success is built on the quality of our team – and we are now looking to strengthen that team with the appointment of a Senior / Associate Mechanical Engineer. The Role: You’ll take ownership […]

Two new school projects advance in Bennett Freehills growing Education Portfolio

We are delighted to see continued progress across our growing education portfolio, with two exciting school projects taking a significant step forward following the appointment of the main contractor, Woodvale Construction Ltd. As part of the Hamilton Architects led design team, Bennett Freehill is providing Mechanical & Electrical Engineering and BREEAM on a new school […]

Cormac Freehill to Speak at “Building Services – The Big Questions”

Our Managing Partner, Cormac Freehill, will join the panel at Building Services – The Big Questions this Thursday (23rd April) at the Ulster Museum, hosted by CIBSE YEN Northern Ireland. Bringing together industry leaders, including CIBSE Chief Executive Ruth Carter, the event will explore the key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of building services. At Bennett […]

Making a Meaningful Difference: £3,200 Raised for NI Hospice & Children’s Hospice

Last year, Bennett Freehill proudly launched our partnership with Northern Ireland Hospice and Children’s Hospice – and what a year it’s been! Together, we raised an incredible £3,200. From becoming Viking heroes at the Dragon Boat Race to Adam flying the Hospice flag at the Belfast City Half Marathon, it’s been a fantastic team effort […]

Office Easter Closure

The office is closed on Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April for the Easter break. Happy Easter from all the Bennett Freehill team!

Works underway at Henry Brothers’ new flagship office in Magherafelt

Bennett Freehill is proud to be part of the team delivering Henry Brothers’ new office development at its Magherafelt headquarters. Working alongside Henry Brothers and the Gregory Architects–led design team, Bennett Freehill is delivering M&E design services for the new flagship facility, creating a modern, sustainable workplace with improved facilities that support collaboration and employee […]

Bennett Freehill Highly Commended at Belfast Telegraph Business Awards 2026

We are over the moon to receive a Highly Commended award in the Employer of the Year (under 150 employees) category last night at the Belfast Telegraph Business Awards 2026 in partnership with Ulster Bank. This recognition highlights Bennett Freehill’s continued commitment to creating an exceptional workplace culture, and reflects the strong workplace environment we […]

Office Closure for St Patrick’s Day 2026

The Bennett Freehill office will be closed for St. Patrick’s Day on Tuesday 17th March. We’ll be back to business as usual on Wednesday. Wishing everyone a happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Topping Out at Weaver’s Hall with Graham Group and Queen’s University

Last week the project team celebrated the topping out of Weavers’ Hall – Ireland’s largest Passivhaus building for Queen’s University Belfast!  Reaching full height at 16 storeys is a major milestone and a testament to the collaboration, expertise and dedication of the entire project team. Bennett Freehill is proud to be part of a scheme […]

Bennett Freehill delivering Sustainable Building Services on Ravensbury Estate in London

Bennett Freehill is proud to have provided Mechanical and Electrical Engineering design services for Phase 2 of the Ravensbury Estate Regeneration in London, delivered on behalf of Clarion Housing Group. This phase of the Ravensbury Estate project has delivered 54 modern, energy-efficient homes — comprising 23 houses and 31 apartments — as part of Clarion’s […]

Cormac Freehill

MCIBSE MIET CEng MSc BEng

A Chartered Building Services Engineer with over 15 years’ experience working with some of the UK’s foremost engineering companies, Cormac has been pivotal to the successful award and delivery of multi-million pound projects since being appointed to the role of Managing Director in June 2020 and rebranding the business as Bennett Freehill.

Cormac brings a new vision, new energy and fresh leadership to the team and is responsible for the strategic growth and development of the business, through supporting and undertaking marketing activities, and the training and development of our technically accomplished staff.  In the role of design team leader and client liaison Cormac ensures that the team delivers pioneering, pragmatic MEP design excellence for our clients. 

Cormac specialises in Passivhaus and Nearly Zero-Energy Building (NZEB) construction and is passionate about, and professionally skilled in, Renewable Energy Systems, Energy, Procurement, Design Management and Consulting Engineering.

Cormac Freehill

MCIBSE MIET CEng MSc BEng

A Chartered Building Services Engineer with over 15 years’ experience working with some of the UK’s foremost engineering companies, Cormac has been pivotal to the successful award and delivery of multi-million pound projects since being appointed to the role of Managing Director in June 2020 and rebranding the business as Bennett Freehill.

Cormac brings a new vision, new energy and fresh leadership to the team and is responsible for the strategic growth and development of the business, through supporting and undertaking marketing activities, and the training and development of our technically accomplished staff.  In the role of design team leader and client liaison Cormac ensures that the team delivers pioneering, pragmatic MEP design excellence for our clients. 

Cormac specialises in Passivhaus and Nearly Zero-Energy Building (NZEB) construction and is passionate about, and professionally skilled in, Renewable Energy Systems, Energy, Procurement, Design Management and Consulting Engineering.