Specialist property services business, McAndrew Martin Limited, has announced the appointment of a new head of civils and structures.
Graham Lealan brings more than 30 years’ experience in structural and civil engineering to the business, having held previous principal, lead, senior, project, and design engineer roles.
He has been a Chartered Engineer for more than two decades and is a Fellow of the Institute of Structural Engineers as well as a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
In Structural Engineering, Lealan has worked on residential, industrial, education, healthcare, defence, leisure, and retail projects, as well as maritime and highways.
In Civil Engineering, he spent time in the oil and gas sector, specifically in refineries, and marine engineering.
He also served as director at a small practice.
MBO
Earlier this year, UK private equity firm, Roycian, completed a management buyout (MBO) of McAndrew Martin.
The management team, led by executive chairman Jason Marshall, secured support from Roycian to acquire the business from its retiring founder, Bill McAndrew.
Founded in 1989, McAndrew Martin is a multi-disciplinary contractor headquartered in Cosham, Hampshire.
Its services include building surveys and inspections, architectural CAD, structural and civil engineering, mechanical & electrical engineering, Building Information Modelling (BIM), security consulting, and project management.
‘Welcome, Graham’
“We are thrilled to welcome Graham Lealan to the team as our new Head of Civils and Structures,” said McAndrew Martin.
“One of the main attributes of Graham’s career is the broad range and diversity of disciplines and areas he has worked within, along with the variety of positions he has held.
“His experience spans numerous sectors, working for both private and public clients, and includes work in both Structural and Civil Engineering.
“We are confident that his extensive skills and experience will greatly contribute to our continued success and growth.”
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