TEAM
Sean Mooney - B.Sc. (Hons) AssocSCSI
Director
Having completed the Building Surveying Degree in Dundalk I.T in 2006, Sean worked with a bespoke multi-disciplinary consultancy until 2013 when he then set up SM Building Consultancy which has now relaunched as BLDG Chartered Surveyors. Sean is a Registered Building Surveyor and Project Manager and an Associate Member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI). Sean has worked with a wide range of private and commercial clients across the residential, commercial and retail sectors.
Sean has successfully grown the company since its inception and, now collaborating with its experienced and expert team, is continually striving to develop the business in response to an ever changing market.
Away from the office, Sean is a keen rugby fan and can be found spending his time volunteering in Skerries Rugby Club or enjoying time with family and friends.
David Murray - MSCSI MRICS
Director
David joined BLDG in 2020 as Director of Commercial Building Surveying having previously worked for two of Irelands largest Building Surveying practices. In 2007, David graduated with a degree in Building Surveying from Dundalk I.T and soon after joined international consultancy firm, Watts Consultancy. Having worked his way up to a Senior position in 2013, David then joined The Building Consultancy where he held the position of Associate Director up to 2020.
David is a Chartered and Registered Building Surveyor and member of both the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Outside the office, David is likely to be found on the fairways of Baltray or enjoying time with his family and friends.
Niall Hegarty - B.Sc. (Hons)
Building Surveyor
Niall graduated from Dundalk Institute of Technology in 2018 with a B.Sc.(Hons) in Building Surveying. Niall then moved to Melbourne, Australia where he joined Macutex, a large-scale Asset Management Company as a Technical Quality Assurance Specialist managing a number of large scale projects in the greater Victoria & Queensland area.
In February 2020, Niall joined BLDG where he is involved in a wide range of Building Surveying services, with a strong focus on the Residential side of the business.
Outside the office, Niall can be found playing basketball or spending quality time with friends & family.
David Hegarty - MSCSI MRICS
Chartered Building Surveyor
David graduated from Dundalk Institute of Technology in 2015 with a B.Sc.(Hons) in Building Surveying and soon after joined Harmon McCarthy Projects, a civil Engineering practice based in Ashbourne. In 2021 David moved to McCarthy Building Consultants where he took a senior role in residential new build and extension projects.
David joined BLDG in 2024 and has put his experience in the residential construction industry to use, undertaking the assigned certifier and PSDP roles in residential new build and extension projects. David is working in the residential and commercial aspects of business.
David is a Chartered and Registered Building Surveyor and member of both the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Outside the office, David is likely to be found playing Lego with his two sons, watching F1 or enjoying time with his family and friends.
Paula Lacey - B.A (Hons)
Interior Designer
Paula joined BLDG in 2020 and graduated DIT in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts Hons BA in Interior Design and Furniture. Paula went on to travel the world for the last 10 years, working largely in the hospitality industry in Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Paula specialises in designing and launching new venues and concept spaces, loves to see a project come to life and is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and results for her clients.
In her spare time, Paula will either be hopping on a plane to get lost in the culture of another country, at the gym or dining with family and friends with a cocktail or coffee in hand (depending on the occasion).
Sean Watters - B.Sc (Hons)
Building Surveyor
Sean joined BLDG in May 2026, having previously spent five years working with a leading building contractor. In 2023, Sean graduated from Ulster University with a BSc in Building Surveying. Following five years of experience within the construction industry, Sean made the move into consultancy in 2026, joining BLDG as a Building Surveyor.
Sean is currently working towards achieving Chartered status through the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI).
Outside the office, Sean enjoys all forms of sport, particularly GAA, where he currently plays at senior level for his local club.
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