People Moves

David Brown has been confirmed as the new chair and interim president of both the National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) and the Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS), following the death of Wayne Connolly. Brown, the immediate past chair of both organisations, has resumed the leadership roles in line…

Former Bouygues UK chair and chief executive Fabienne Viala has joined the board of HS2 Ltd, a year after leaving the tier one contractor. Viala, who spent eight years Bouygues’ UK construction arm, is one of six new non-executive directors appointed to the HS2 Ltd board. Her appointment was confirmed…

Graham has promoted Sean McNiff to managing director of its Interior Fit-Out division, following six years in senior roles at the contractor. McNiff joined the firm in 2019 as a design manager and became operations director in 2021. In that post, he helped to grow the division’s presence in the…

Galliford Try has promoted Cliff Wheatley to divisional managing director of its Building division, ahead of Ian Jubb’s planned retirement in mid-2026. Wheatley, currently managing director for the North East and Yorkshire building unit, will take up the role - and a position on the contractor's executive board - from…

Barhale has announced a restructuring of its executive board and regional structure, creating five new director posts to support long-term growth in water infrastructure. The overhaul includes three new senior director roles and a redrawing of the firm’s regional boundaries to align with key utility clients. The civil engineering and…

Mace Consult has appointed former ISG chief executive Zoe Price as managing director for Europe as the business targets further growth across the continent. Price will lead performance and strategy in the region, drawing on over 20 years of senior leadership experience in construction, including roles at ISG, Willmott Dixon…

John Sisk & Son has appointed Leo Martin as chief operating officer of its newly formed infrastructure division, starting in January 2026. Martin, who has more than 35 years’ experience in civil engineering, will report to group chief executive Paul Brown. He will oversee two business units: the existing Sisk…

Speller Metcalfe has appointed Mark Castle as its first non-executive chair, with the industry veteran due to join the board in January 2026. The firm said the move marks a significant step in its 30th anniversary year and forms part of a long-term strategy to support sustainable growth. Castle brings…

Permasteelisa Group chief operating officer Lee Marks and chief people officer Nathalie Lion are to leave the contractor this month. The pair will depart as part of a revamp of the management structure, the facade specialist announced today (22 September). Marks joined the firm at the start of 2023, according…

Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has appointed Desiree Blamey as its first-ever managing director.  The not-for-profit body was previously headed by executive chair Amit Oberoi, who left the organisation abruptly last month at the same time as former chief strategy officer Alex Minnett. CCS declined to comment on the reasons for…