Former MD moves up from 1 January, reporting to chief executive Ian Tyler
Balfour Beatty has named Andrew McNaughton its new chief operating officer, with effect from 1 January.
McNaughton, formerly the group鈥檚 managing director, will oversee the firm鈥檚 construction and engineering work in the UK, the Middle East and South-east Asia as well as its global rail business.
He will report to chief executive Ian Tyler, who will continue to manage the group鈥檚 US business plus its professional and technical services.
Tyler said: 鈥淚 am delighted to announce Andrew's appointment, which reflects the need to create an appropriate board and senior management structure to direct and manage the continuing long-term growth of the group.
鈥淎ndrew has been instrumental in the development of our major project capabilities and in positioning the group in respect of its major future opportunities.鈥�
McNaughton, who is 44, joined Balfour Beatty in 1997. He is a chartered civil engineer and a board member of the Major Projects Association.
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