Mark Docherty

Mark Docherty has been appointed as Energy Director for the UK and Ireland at Egis, a global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility firm. Based in Edinburgh, Docherty brings 38 years of experience in the energy sector. His appointment comes as governments and network operators across the UK and Ireland place greater priority on energy security, increasing demand for grid and renewables expertise.

Docherty joins from Arcadis, where he was global offshore wind practice lead and partner, as well as UK sector leader for networks and energy. He spent more than 11 years with Arcadis, where he built expertise in grid modernization and renewables infrastructure. In his new role, Docherty will focus on building team capacity and supporting clients and communities through the challenges of energy transitions, electrification, digitalisation and security of supply.

Career history

• Arcadis: Global Offshore Wind Practice Lead and Partner; UK Sector Leader for Networks and Energy (11+ years)
• Turner & Townsend: Senior leadership role
• SSE: Senior role in energy sector
• Scottish Power: Senior role in energy sector

Docherty is an alumnus of Henley Business School and holds a certification in Digital Leadership from Vlerick Business School (issued March 2018). His career spans consultancy and utility perspectives across grid infrastructure, networks, and renewable energy development.

What Mark Docherty could bring to Energy Director at Egis: With nearly four decades in energy, deep experience across both utilities (SSE, Scottish Power) and consulting (Arcadis, Turner & Townsend), and proven expertise in offshore wind and transmission networks, Docherty is positioned to accelerate Egis's grid and renewables portfolio across the UK and Ireland during a period of heightened government focus on energy security and electrification.