Mairéad is an accomplished architectural professional with a diverse background in architecture, digital strategy, information management and BIM. She is currently the BIM Lead - Europe and Middle East at GRIMSHAW, where she provides leadership to the London, Paris and Dubai Studio BIM teams. Her time in architectural practice of 19 years spans various sectors, including education, defence, justice, commercial architecture, high-end residential, build-to-rent, retail, and interior design.

Prior to GRIMSHAW, Mairéad acted as the Specialist UK BIM Innovation Lead at Buro Happold where her focus was on leading the Specialist Consulting BIM team, driving digital, computational, and technological innovation across disciplines such as fire engineering, façade engineering, technology, acoustic engineering, security, and specialist lighting. As well as implementing new efficiencies Mairéad worked as the Specialist BIM lead delivering multi-disciplinary packages on several complex global projects, and closely collaborating with the wider design teams.

Mairéad is a Women in BIM Mentor since its initial beginning, now in its fifth year. Through her mentoring she continues to contribute to diversity and inclusion within the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry. As an ambitious individual and a working mother, she actively participates in ambassador roles, panel discussions, and advocacy for diversity and inclusion.