'I’m honoured': Belfast construction director wins Outstanding Contributor award
Adrian Pollock from McLaughlin & Harvey was recognised for his work on major civil engineering schemes, while the firm’s WorkSpace division was shortlisted for its electric bus charging infrastructure programme
A senior figure at Belfast construction and civil engineering firm McLaughlin & Harvey has won a top industry award for his contribution to major projects across Northern Ireland.
Adrian Pollock, operations director (Civils) at McLaughlin & Harvey, received the Outstanding Contributor award at the 2026 Northern Ireland Construction Awards.
Organised by the Construction Employers Federation (CEF), the awards celebrate achievements across the industry, recognising successful partnerships, innovative projects and leading initiatives.
Adrian was recognised for his work on significant schemes across Northern Ireland, including projects with Translink and the restoration of the Gobbins Cliff Path, as well as his problem-solving skills and efforts to introduce programmes supporting a greener future.
As McLaughlin & Harvey’s main contact for Translink, he also played a key role in securing the company’s place on Translink’s FW122 Permanent Way Major Projects Framework, which will support capital and maintenance works over the next five years.
Commenting on the award, Adrian said: “I’m honoured to have received the Outstanding Contributor award. In nearly two decades at McLaughlin & Harvey, I’ve had the privilege of working on some of our biggest civil engineering projects across Northern Ireland, building strong relationships with our clients and supply chain partners while helping support a greener transport network.”
WorkSpace, a specialist division of McLaughlin & Harvey, was also shortlisted for Infrastructure Project of the Year for its work with Translink on the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Infrastructure Programme.
The project represents a significant investment in sustainable public transport across Northern Ireland, spanning five major transport depots and involving the installation of electric bus charging systems to support the transition to zero-emission transport.
Gary McDonald, programme manager at Translink, said: “This recognition for the Translink Battery Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Programme is a testament to the collaboration, innovation and technical excellence that our team and WorkSpace demonstrated throughout this project.
“WorkSpace delivered a complex programme of works safely and without disruption, ensuring the depots remained fully operational and making a significant contribution to supporting our zero-emission ambitions.”
Founded in 1853, McLaughlin & Harvey is a privately owned construction and civil engineering business operating across the UK and Ireland. It employs more than 850 people and has over 170 years of industry experience.