John Wallace, Managing Director of Sorensen Civil Engineering, will serve as Judge for the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026, bringing extensive infrastructure experience and demonstrated leadership to the evaluation of entries competing for recognition in construction excellence and innovation.

A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of Engineers Ireland with over 25 years of construction experience, John Wallace has established a distinguished career spanning Ireland, Poland, New Caledonia, and the UK. This geographical breadth provides international perspective on infrastructure delivery standards, regulatory environments, and evolving construction practice. His specialisation in complex infrastructure projects including major national marine, water, and transport works positions him to evaluate entries with nuanced understanding of large-scale project challenges and infrastructure-sector specific performance requirements.

John's educational foundation comprises a 1st Class Honours Degree in Civil Engineering, establishing rigorous technical grounding. His postgraduate qualifications in contract law, arbitration, mediation, and construction dispute resolution reflect commitment to understanding not only technical delivery but also the contractual, relational, and governance frameworks governing complex construction. This multifaceted expertise enables evaluation spanning technical excellence, contractual management, and stakeholder relationship quality, dimensions essential to infrastructure project success.

As Managing Director of Sorensen Civil Engineering, John has spearheaded impressive growth and strategic diversification over the past 12 years, driving sustainable expansion into high-profile infrastructure projects including the Adare Bypass. His leadership of organisational growth demonstrates business acumen, strategic vision, and the ability to identify market opportunities and deliver complex projects successfully. This operational perspective informs evaluation of entries demonstrating not only technical achievement but commercial delivery and strategic sector positioning.

John Wallace's role as Judge ensures the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026 maintains internationally-informed evaluation standards grounded in infrastructure expertise and strategic civil engineering leadership. His expertise will guide fair, credible recognition of excellence advancing Ireland's construction sector.

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