EDC has been awarded the much sought after CPD Accredited Employer Standard by Engineers Ireland in recognition of its continuing professional development (CPD) strategy.

Headquartered in Cork and with offices in Dublin and London,  EDC is a progressive engineering company working in a range of construction sectors from residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, retail, hospitality and leisure.

Horgan's Quay, Cork

CPD has played a crucial role in the successful growth and expansion of EDC with its employees delivering major engineering projects across Ireland, the UK and Africa.

'Paramount to supporting our culture'

Richard O’Farrell, managing director at EDC, said: “EDC supports a culture of continuous lifelong learning, we hire people who are creative, innovative, and ambitious. Investment in CPD is paramount to supporting our culture and long-term industry success. 

"We are aware that our growth must be achieved by ensuring the goals of our team members, offices and clients are met, ensuring we continue to provide the continued quality and innovation on which EDC is built.

Richard O’Farrell, managing director at EDC

“We are very proud to have achieved Engineers Ireland’s CPD Accredited Employer Standard.  This achievement supports our company values as we strive to become even more progressive, dynamic, and ambitious.  It is a wonderfully structured programme, based on a collaborative approach which supports our talent development strategy.” 

Caroline Spillane, director general of Engineers Ireland, said: "I wish to congratulate EDC for their dedication to professional development and achieving CPD Accredited Employer status.

"Investment in professional development is essential for engineering organisations to gain a competitive edge and achieve results on both a national and international level. It is clear that EDC has a strong commitment to developing its people and will continue to benefit from the strategic approach facilitated by the CPD Accredited Employer Standard.”

With more than 45 employees, EDC is currently seeking a senior electrical and mechanical engineer as well as intermediate mechanical engineers for its Dublin office.           

The Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer Standard is a strategic framework which enables engineers and engineering employers raise competency levels and deliver tangible business benefits by investing in engineers through continuing professional development. 

For more information on the Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Standard, visit: http://www.engineersireland.ie/cpd-training/cpd-accredited-employer-scheme.aspx