Balfour Beatty has named the new chief executive officer (CEO) of its UK Construction Services business.
Nick Crossfield will join the group later this year, having been managing director (MD) of Alstom Transportation’s UK and Ireland business since 2015.
He takes over from previous incumbent, Mark Bullock, who left last year after three years in the same role.
Having studied Mechanical Engineering at Reading University, Crossfield has more than 40 years’ experience within the industrial and engineering industries, starting his career as a graduate with BAE Systems, and going on to work with British Steel, Network Rail, and Siemens.
As well as strategic leadership, he will drive the UK Construction Services business’ presence in the growing infrastructure market – including the energy, defence and sustainable transportation sectors.
Crossfield will also sit on Balfour’s Executive Committee and report directly into group chief executive, Leo Quinn.
He said: “I very much look forward to joining Balfour Beatty. I have watched with interest over the last 10 years as the group has continued to position and win work in its core markets and I look forward to continuing the successful delivery of national and local infrastructure across the UK.”
Quinn added: “I am delighted to welcome Nick to Balfour Beatty. He brings with him a wealth of experience working directly with Government on behalf of industry, as well as a strong track record of managing large businesses, successfully delivering sustainable profitable growth, and navigating highly regulated environments with a focus on driving operational improvements.”
Balfour Beatty’s UK Construction Services business consists of three business units: Scotland, Buildings; Civils; as well as specialist brands Balfour Beatty Living Places, Balvac and Balfour Beatty Homes.
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