Cheshire-based RSK Group Ltd, a leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business, has bolstered its offering in Ireland with the acquisition of Minerex Environmental Ltd.

The Dublin-based business is the latest addition to the ever-expanding RSK Group as it continues to pursue its strategic aim of bringing additional services in-house so it can provide a truly end-to-end offering. This announcement marks RSK’s ninth acquisition in the past year

Founded in 1994, Minerex Environmental provides environmental services in the hydrogeological and environmental fields to clients in both the public and private sectors. With a team of 18 professional geologists, hydrogeologists, environmental scientists and environmental engineers, the company specialises in all areas of groundwater; de-watering, water treatment and drainage; contaminated land assessments; soil classifications and dig plans; impact studies; environmental monitoring; and environmental compliance.

The announcement follows the acquisitions of fellow Ireland-based businesses Nicholas O’Dwyer, a leading engineering and environmental consultancy and Smith + Kennedy Architects, which were acquired in March 2020 and April 2021, respectively.

The acquisition will see the Minerex Environmental business move forward, with managing director Cecil Shine and the existing leadership, workforce, strategy and brand still in place, as it joins RSK’s European division under the direction of Nigel Board.

Mr Shine (pictured) said: “After growing this business for 27 years I am delighted to see the opportunities this will bring to our team to gain experience across a range of new markets and with a highly diverse group of clients.”

RSK CEO and founder Alan Ryder said: “I am pleased to welcome Cecil and the entire Minerex business into the group. Its services, particularly those in the area of de-watering, are an excellent addition to our offering, but more importantly, the business shares our goal of delivering environmentally and socially sustainable solutions to some of the greatest challenges of our time.”

Based on its current trajectory and strategy, RSK anticipates that by 2025 it will be delivering an annual turnover of £1 billion and will employ 10,000 people word-wide.