Phil Greer left Shepherd Construction in September but has now joined the larger rival contractor

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The former managing director of Shepherd Construction has joined Laing O鈥橰ourke as its boss of operations in London and the South East.

Phil Greer left Shepherd as part of a management shake-up in September. Mark Tant, Shepherd鈥檚 southern region managing director left at the same time and has since joined Wates.

A spokesperson for Laing O鈥橰ourke said that Greer joined the company last month and is based at the firm鈥檚 Dartford headquarters.

Projects in the firm鈥檚 London and South East region include the Cheesegrater tower in the City and the Francis Crick Institute in King鈥檚 Cross (pictured).

He will report to Laing O鈥橰ourke鈥檚 UK Construction business boss Steve Coleby.