Clancy Consulting appoints new London director
Article posted on: 03 October 2025
Clancy Consulting has appointed Mark Ainger as Director of Structures, London office.
A Chartered Engineer (CEng) and member of the Institution of Structural Engineers (MIStructE) for more than 20 years, Mark brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, having held senior positions in several prestigious engineering firms in his career.
Under Mark’s new leadership, the Clancy Consulting team in London will continue to expand its civil, structural and specialist heritage engineering services in the capital and wider South East.
He will be supported by divisional directors, Andrew Moffatt and Claudio Corallo, who bring public-private and heritage expertise respectively, and take responsibility for a wide range of leadership duties.
Mark's career started at Cameron Taylor London, where he progressed to technical director, leading a team of more than 60 structural engineers and technicians. His experience spanned a wide range of developments in London, including mixed-use schemes, refurbishment projects, new builds, listed buildings, and complex city centre basements.
In 2009, Mark relocated to the Middle East, with senior management positions at several high-profile firms, including Scott Wilson, AECOM, WSP and Atkins / Faithful+Gould (now AtkinsRéalis). His notable achievements in the region include the delivery of state buildings in Bahrain, multiple hospitality and high-end residential developments, and healthcare schemes for Hamad Healthcare in Qatar.
Mark returned to the UK in 2020 as director at HDR London. Most recently, he was the director at Ayesa (formerly Byrne Looby). As the UK Head of Buildings and London office lead, he was accountable for all aspects of their buildings business including commerciality, winning and delivery of work, market positioning, as well as staff retention and development.
Commenting on his new role, Mark Ainger, Director of Structures, Clancy Consulting London office, said: “This is a great time to be joining Clancy Consulting, a company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality civil and structural engineering nationwide. London is a thriving, dynamic market that is ripe with opportunity. I look forward to leading our talented team as we continue to strengthen our reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions across the capital and South East – with our focus firmly on collaboration and nurturing long-term client partnerships.”
Chris Acton, CEO of Clancy Consulting, said: "It’s business as usual in London as we target steady, strategic growth in the market. Mark is an excellent addition to our team; his extensive experience and proven track record speak volumes and make him the perfect fit for this role. We are confident that under Mark’s leadership, our presence in the capital will continue to thrive and deliver exceptional results for our long-standing and new clients."