Managing Partners

John Smyth B.Sc., C.Eng., M.C.I.B.S.E., F.Cons.E.

John Smyth joined the Practice upon graduation from the University of Dundee in 1985. He was promoted to Associate in 1993 and became a Partner in 1998. He has in-depth experience in many different spheres, from educational projects to leisure complexes, from private & public housing to hotel developments.

John oversees the Design production process and as such he is involved with team co-ordination, project management, cost control and Quality control.

David Cromie, B.Eng. (Hons)., C.Eng., M.CI.B.S.E., A.M.S.L.L., M.a.P.S.

David Cromie is a very experienced Engineer with a wide portfolio of commissions. Most recently he has been specialising in municipal buildings schemes – both new and refurbishment projects. He is also very experienced in residential developments, both public and private and those with mid and high-level nursing care. He has been the Practice’s lead engineer in recent new Church Building projects.

David provides Planning Health & Safety advice throughout the Practice, serves on the committee of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, and mentors prospective applicants.

Brendan O’Hara B.Eng. (Hons)., C.Eng., M.C.I.B.S.E.

Joined Cogan and Shackleton in 1985, after several years experience in the electronics field. He was promoted to Electrical Associate in 1997 and became a Partner in 2000. He is particularly experienced in industrial/manufacturing process projects and schemes with a high degree of automated controls.

Like other Partners he keeps himself abreast of current trends and technological changes through CPD and internal training programmes and is fully trained in; classroom 2000, controlled access incorporating CCTV, energy efficient artificial lighting and controls, current fire alarm and emergency lighting standards, disabled access

John McReynolds B.Sc.(Hons), Dip.Ed.

John McReynolds joined Cogan & Shackleton in 1983 to develop their software division and market Electrical Design software. He currently organises the administration within the Partnership with overall responsibility for technical and computing matters.

John has responsibility for implementing and auditing Quality Assurance within the Practice

Other Members of Staff

The professional staff are supported by a team of Engineers and Technicians with relevant training and experience in engineering and in the use of AutoCAD and other design software. .

Staff take an active role in their associated professional bodies, as evidenced by their committee involvement, keeping abreast of latest developments in their own and related fields. All members of the Practice are similarly involved and are encouraged to avail of all training projects and continual professional development opportunities.

Currently 5 members of staff are undertaking external training, two at degree level.