People Moves

Amos Simbo, founder of Black Professionals In Construction (BPIC) is among the industry figures recognised in the New Year’s honours list. Simbo was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the construction industry and to diversity. Simbo has been heavily involved in work…

Traditionally, big job changes happen in the new year. But several major firms have not waited to make appointments. The final trading days of 2024 have seen some significant board appointments as well as the arrival of a former senior civil servant at National Highways. Permission to land Mace has…

Two multinational giants in the construction sector reshuffled their UK boards this week. Among the announcements was the departure of one of the few female CEOs at tier one contractors. Skanska reshuffles Skanska surprised the industry with the announcement of six changes to its top team in the UK. Terry…

Bouygues UK chief executive Fabienne Viala is stepping down after eight years at the firm. Viala – who was promoted to chief executive last autumn – was also chair, after being appointed to the position in 2016. Construction News named her one of the 10 people to watch in 2024,…

This week’s industry appointments include changes at board level for a groundworks specialist and an affordable housing provider, plus a senior-level restructuring at a major professional services firm. Groundworks and piling contractor Kelston Sparkes made a trio of promotions. The Bristol-based specialist, which is involved in the £4bn Agratas gigafactory…

Big names in the industry have made some big strategic announcements that impact their top teams. Two firms made board-level changes that confirm their future direction and follow significant announcements about leadership roles. Role reversal Vistry said on Wednesday that Earl Sibley is  stepping down as chief operating officer (COO).…

Vistry’s chief operating officer is to leave the company, days after the firm was forced to address “concerns” over Greg Fitzgerald’s dual positions as chair and chief executive. Earl Sibley – who joined the business in April 2015 – will leave Vistry at the end of 2024 after his role…

This week’s moves have seen a leading construction outfit move decisively into the building safety space, while firms have also swooped to appoint senior staff from collapsed contractor ISG. Compliance triumphs McLaren Construction has appointed Paul Woodhams as managing director for building safety and refurbishment. As operations director with the…

Experienced staff have led this week’s people moves, with a mixture of internal and external appointments at a tier one contactor, a fit-out specialist and two consultancies. Change is also in the air at government housing and regeneration agency Homes England after it announced the departure of two senior figures.…

This week has seen a new building safety minister appointed and an experienced name will lead a new fit-out business at a tier one contractor. Safety switch The government announced on Monday (28 October) that Alex Norris is its new building safety minister, replacing Rushanara Ali. Norris, the MP for…