Sara Steele brings over 30 years of experience across the engineering and construction sectors, having built a distinguished career as a Utility Engineer, M&E Services Project Manager, and MEP Design Manager. Her expertise spans operational leadership, project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and strategic business management, consistently driving successful outcomes on complex, high-value projects.
As Executive Director at EDC, Sara provides strategic leadership across Ireland and the UK, overseeing operational performance, project delivery, and business growth initiatives. Drawing on her extensive industry experience, she is responsible for ensuring excellence across EDC's multidisciplinary service offering, while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Prior to joining EDC's executive leadership team, Sara successfully led the Cork, Limerick, and Galway regional offices, where she played a key role in expanding the company's presence and strengthening client relationships throughout the region. Her leadership has been instrumental in developing scalable teams, enhancing operational efficiencies, and maintaining the high standards of quality and service that EDC is known for.
Recognised for her collaborative leadership style and strategic vision, Sara is passionate about developing high-performing teams and delivering innovative, sustainable engineering solutions that create long-term value for clients. Her commitment to operational excellence and client success continues to strengthen EDC's position as a trusted engineering partner across Ireland and internationally.
