Malachy joined Alan White Design in 2009 as a Design Engineer after graduating from the University of Dundee, becoming a Chartered Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers in 2014. Over the years, he has developed extensive experience across all areas of Temporary Works, Access Engineering, and Structural Design, leading many of the company’s most complex and high-profile projects.

Appointed Managing Director in 2015, Malachy has led the company through growth, diversification, and digital innovation. He is responsible for shaping AWD’s strategic direction, driving business development, and promoting a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and sustainability across the company’s UK and international operations.

Malachy is a published author in Temporary Works Part Two: Further Principles of Design and Construction, contributing a chapter on Temporary and Demountable Structures. From 2019 to 2022, he served as a Director of the Temporary Works Forum (TWf), leading marketing, outreach, and the transition to virtual CPD events.