Nick will be responsible for the strategic leadership of Balfour Beatty’s UK Construction Services business.

He will sit on the executive committee and report directly into group chief executive, Leo Quinn.

With over 40 years’ experience within the industrial and engineering industries, Nick started his career as a graduate with BAE Systems, and went on to work with British Steel, Network Rail, and Siemens.

Currently Nick is the managing director of Alstom Transportation’s UK and Ireland business, a role he has held since 2015.

Commenting on his appointment, Nick Crossfield said, “I very much look forward to joining Balfour Beatty.

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“I have watched with interest over the last ten 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.”

Leo Quinn, CEO at Balfour Beatty Group, said: “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.

“His experience and understanding of the markets in which Balfour Beatty operates makes him perfectly positioned to lead our UK Construction Services business.”