Brady Hughes Consulting

About Us

About Us

Experts in strategic engineering and community collaboration

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to create positive impact through every interaction. We are committed to fostering
genuine collaboration, clear communication, and trusted expertise so that the people we engage with
clients, colleagues, communities, and professionals feel appreciated, inspired, and empowered.
By prioritising integrity, human connection, and shared learning, we build stronger decisions,
stronger relationships, and a stronger future, one engagement at a time.

BRIAN HUGHES

Co-Founder of Brady Hughes Consulting and Chartered Engineer

BRIAN HUGHES

CO-FOUNDER

Co-Founder of Brady Hughes Consulting and Chartered Engineer

Brian Hughes  
Brian Hughes is Managing Director of Brady Hughes Consulting and co‑founder of the practice.
With over three decades of experience across local authorities and private practice, he leads on strategy, client engagement, and project delivery.
His expertise spans master planning, strategic planning, planning permission, and the design and procurement of projects of all scales.
Brian is recognised for his holistic view of each project and his ability to align planning, engineering, and architectural considerations to deliver integrated solutions that unlock value for investors and private clients.
His ability to identify risks early on in a project and mitigate against these during the project has resulted in efficiency in delivering successful outcomes for their clients.

YVONNE BRADY

Co-Founder of Brady Hughes Consulting and Chartered Engineer

YVONNE BRADY

CO-FOUNDER

Co-Founder of Brady Hughes Consulting and Chartered Engineer

Yvonne Brady 
Yvonne Brady is Commercial Director and co‑founder of Brady Hughes Consulting. A Fellow of the Institute of Engineers of Ireland and Graduate of Trinity College Dublin, she combines financial discipline and engineering expertise with a strong commitment to collaboration and people‑focused
outcomes. Over the past two decades she has helped establish the practice as one of the leading planning and engineering consultancies in the North East. Her backround includes managing large scale infrastructure projects for both the public and private sectors over the past two decades.

Helen O'Donnell

Helen O'Donnell

Helen O’Donnell
Helen is a Chartered Engineer from Queen’s University Belfast, bringing strong technical expertise and a rigorous, detail-driven approach to every project. She has built a reputation for clear communication, meticulous planning, and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.With a strong commitment to engineering excellence and client-focused delivery, Helen consistently supports high-quality outcomes across complex projects. Her dedication and professionalism play a key role in strengthening the firm’s trusted reputation within the industry.

Jhonathan Rodriguez

Jhonathan Rodriguez

Jhonathan Rodriguez
Johnathan Rodriguez is an enthusiatic Architectural Technician with broad experience across architecture, design and construction. A graduate of Architecture from Brazil, Jhonathan has worked across a diverse range of sectors including residential and commercial development. With a strong committment to delivering innovative, high qulaity solutions, he combines technical expertise with creative design thinking and thrives in collaborative environments to support successful project delivery from planning through to completion. Currently Jhonathan is undertaking a Masters in Sustainability Design in the Technical University of Dublin.

Chris Thompson

Chris Thompson

Chris Thompson
Chris Thompson is a Graduate Civil Engineer from Dundalk Institute of Technology who joined the company as a Student Engineer during his studies and chose to continue his career with the team after graduation. He is highly regarded for his ability to analyse complex engineering challenges and translate them into clear, practical solutions.

With strong technical expertise in AutoCAD, AutoTRACKER, Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems, drainage and road design, Chris plays a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions. He is a highly capable engineer whose work is valued for both his technical knowledge and attention to detail.

Chris is also recognised for his positive, collaborative approach to project delivery, working closely with colleagues and clients to ensure efficient, innovative, and reliable outcomes on every project.

Sarah Flood

Sarah Flood

Sarah Flood
Sarah Flood is an Executive Assistant with a strong backround in planning administration, project cordination and contract administration. She is currently undertaking a Masters in Planning and Urban Design in The Technical University of Dublin, further strengthening her expertise in the planning and development process. Sarah brings valuable experience in BCAR compliance, planning administration, and project management, supporting teams and clients through complex regulatory and delivery requirements. Highly organised and detail focuse, she plays a key role in ensuring projects run smoothly, efficiently and in full compliance from early planning stages through to delivery.

Sarah Jane Hughes

Sarah Jane Hughes

Sarah Jane Hughes
Sarah Jane Hughes is the Chief Technical Officer, leading the implementation of AI startegies and digital solutions across the company and its client base. A computer engineer from The University Of Galway, she plays a key advsiory role in guiding digital transformation, helping teams and clients adopt innovative technologies that improve efficiency, decision making and project delivery. With a strong focus on practical value driven AI implementation, Sarah Jane bridges technical expertise with strategic insight to future proof operations and support smarter more connected ways of working.

OUR VALUES

At Brady Hughes Consulting, our work is built on more than technical expertise — it’s rooted in values that shape how we work, collaborate, and deliver for our clients and communities. These principles guide every project we take on and every relationship we build.

Integrity & Trust

We believe in doing the right thing — always. We approach every project with honesty, transparency, and a deep respect for our clients’ goals and timelines.

Collaboration

Success is never achieved in isolation. We value strong partnerships with clients, local authorities, contractors, and fellow consultants, working together to create lasting outcomes.

Community Impact

We are proud of our local roots and the role we play in shaping communities. Our work helps deliver homes, public infrastructure, and commercial spaces that serve people today — and into the future.

Innovation with Purpose

We embrace forward-thinking solutions that are practical and sustainable. Our team is always exploring smarter ways to deliver value — whether it’s through better designs, streamlined processes, or greener building practices.

Excellence & Precision

From planning applications to structural design, we maintain the highest professional standards. We deliver quality work that’s backed by decades of experience and a commitment to getting the details right.

OUR APPROACH

We believe the strongest projects are born from clear strategy, technical precision, and inclusive dialogue.

Listening first

 – understanding your objectives and the wider context.

Aligning stakeholders

 – ensuring all parties are moving toward a shared outcome.

Delivering with precision

 – from planning compliance to construction oversight, we stay with you until the job is done.

TESTIMONIALS

Testimonials from clients highlight Brady Hughes Consulting’s partnership approach, depth of expertise, and ability to deliver the right solutions to each engineering challenge. 


Clients praise the team’s clarity, professionalism, and dedication, noting that projects are smoother and more successful with their involvement.

Importantly clients feel genuinely included in the process. Listened to, understood and supported at every stage. 

This is not an 'us and them' relationship, but a true team effort with the client at the centre, guiding outcomes from start to finish.

Brian Hughes, and all the Brady Hughes Consulting team don’t just work with their clients on project, they partner them. Brian makes it his business to understand each project and each client thus ensureing that they always deliver the right solutions to each engineering challenge. Brian brings a level of expertise to the table that gives you the confidence that his advice and guidance is exactly what your project needs. This is especially important during the planning phase of a project when this expertise comes into its own. But more than that, Brian is just a pleasure to work with – no matter how stressful and complex a project might be Brian puts the client at their ease with a “can do” approach and a laugh all along the way. It is my pleasure to recommend Brian Hughes of Brady Hughes Consulting.

Karen Devine

White Light Consulting, Event management

The services supplied by Brian and the team at Brady Hughes are superb. Brian’s expertise in his field is well recognised and this view is shared by his many other clients that I’ve met over the years. I have and will continue to recommend Brian to my contacts.

Chris Fussey

Commercial Lead & Business Process Owner at Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation

Brian Hughes was hired by myself to design a new office building for our company. From concept through to final grant of permission, Brian and his team at Brady Hughes offered and delivered expert advise along with excellent design concepts. The final result was planning for a building which exceeded our expectations. I have also employed Brian as a structural engineer on several occasions and recommended him to several developers, all of whom have been very happy with the services he provided.

Gary Little

Director Property Partners

Brian Hughes and his firm have an excellent and deserved reputation for the highest quality work and professional standards. Brian and his team operate with the highest integrity and have a strong track record of achievement in recent years on a range of projects.

Ged Nash

TD Louth Meath

I recently worked with Brady Hughes Consulting to obtain a Certificate of Compliance with planning and building regulations, and the experience was outstanding. The team was fast, efficient, and extremely knowledgeable, guiding me through every step with clarity and professionalism. Thanks to their expertise, the entire process was smooth, stress-free, and completed quicker than I expected. Highly recommended!

Liam Mc Grory

Ready to move your project forward?

We collaborate with forward-thinking developers, public bodies, and strategic partners to deliver complex projects with long-term impact.
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