Welcome to the Team: Meet Bennett Freehills Newest Recruits

We’re excited to introduce three brilliant new additions to the Bennett Freehill team! Dave, Zoe and Dara have recently joined us, and we caught up with them to find out what drew them here and how they’re settling in.

Dave Sherrard – Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Fresh from Queen’s University Belfast, Dave was drawn to Bennett Freehills genuine commitment to employee wellbeing and career progression. “The variety in the different projects I get to work on keeps things interesting, and the team members are incredibly supportive,” he says. “It’s exactly the environment where a graduate can thrive and develop skills across multiple disciplines.”

Zoe Finch – Mechanical Placement Student

Currently studying Mechanical Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast, Zoe chose Bennett Freehill for our commitment to sustainable engineering and innovative mindset. “I’m enjoying working alongside highly experienced engineers who are more than willing to share their knowledge and practical insights,” she explains. “The hands-on experience developing CAD skills has been invaluable for my professional growth.”

Dara Corr – Energy/ Sustainability Engineer

A graduate of Ulster University, Dara applied to join the team as Bennett Freehill demonstrated a clear commitment to the future of engineering, energy and sustainability; aspects that they really admire.  “They offer opportunities to grow, learn, and get hands-on experience in an industry that’s always evolving whilst also committing to ensuring their team is prioritised. Bennett Freehill is making a real difference in the engineering/energy sector.”

Apply Now to join the Bennett Freehill 2026 Graduate Academy. Drive your career!

Read more on the website careers page.

To apply please send your CV and cover letter to careers@bennettfreehill.com telling us why you’re the best person for this role at Bennett Freehill.  Please download and complete the Fair Employment Monitoring Questionnaire on the website and send it with you CV and cover letter when applying.

Bennett Freehill is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Applications close on 31.03.2026 at 5pm

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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.