People

Lisa O’Brien

B.Sc. Hons Construction,
Economics & Management
Diploma in Construction Technology
Certificate in Construction Technology
Post Grad Dip. Applied Building Repair & Conservation

Lisa O'Brien

Lisa O’Brien founded O’Brien Quantity Surveyors in 2006 providing a professional and personal service to both private clients and contractors. Lisa has a solid background in construction graduating from Bolton Street DIT with a Diploma in Construction Technology in 2000.

Lisa completed her Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Economics graduating with an Honours degree in 2004.

Lisa started her career with Healy Kelly and Partners (Turner and Townsend) a professional quantity surveying practice before moving on to the contracting side of the Industry working with blue chip companies such as G&T Crampton; she gained extensive knowledge as a Senior Surveyor on large-scale developments.

In 2006, Lisa completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Building Repair & Conservation in Trinity College Dublin. Lisa has a “hands on” and practical approach to all projects.

For over 10 years, the Company client base has ranged from private domestic clients to international blue chip companies.

OBQS, under Lisa’s stewardship has successfully delivered projects across all sectors of the industry including property development, conservation, residential, retail, office fit out and healthcare.

Lisa is a highly motivated individual and brings an innovative, pro active and positive approach to all aspects of the business making OBQS a vibrant place to work consistently delivering and exceeding customer expectations on all projects.

Keith Kelliher

External Consultant

B.Sc. Hons Quantity Surveying Diploma in Construction Technology
Post Grad Dip. Arbitration
Post Grad Dip. Adjudication Accredited Mediator
Certified Diploma in Loss Adjusting (CIP) Fellow of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Member of Insurance Institute of Ireland

Keith is a highly experienced and motivated quantity surveyor and dispute resolver who specialises in the construction and general commercial arenas.

Since 1998, Keith has been providing quantity surveying expertise to a broad range of clients including main contractors, sub-contractors, developers, individuals, corporate and public entities.

Keith’s expertise has involved projects including the M50 and M1 motorway projects, the Luas extension projects, residential and commercial property developments, commercial fit out projects (including offices, public houses and restaurants), private domestic projects and conservation projects, including works to the Carriglass estate in Longford and various protected and listed
properties in Dublin.

Keith is vastly experienced in dispute resolution and has provided general dispute resolution services to various clients including advocacy and appointments to act as an Arbitrator, Conciliator and Mediator.

Keith is also fully trained to deal with the Construction Contracts Act as adjudicator and is an active committee member of the Irish Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.