In his role at the property developer and investor, Nigel will lead on new development activities in the region.

Kajima has made this appointment as it plans to increase its work in Ireland, including public-private partnership (PPP) projects, with a focus on integrated primary and social care units and higher-education facilities.

Nigel recently spent two years as an SPV general manager for the roll-out of 14 new primary care centres throughout Ireland.

He has spent eight years overseeing PPP projects and previously served at engineering consultant Atkins PLC.

Kirk Taylor, head of development at Kajima, said: “We are delighted that Nigel has joined the team.

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“Ireland is an increasingly attractive market, with many exciting projects for us to bid for and having such a first-rate investment delivery professional leading our Irish operations will significantly enhance our prospects of success.”

Nigel added: “I am excited to be taking up this opportunity to work with Kajima in Ireland.

“With a market holding so many opportunities, I very much look forward to leading on the expansion of Kajima’s operations across Ireland.

“Kajima has an excellent and well-deserved reputation for delivering high-quality projects in the social and primary care sector, and I look forward to hopefully contributing to the delivery and management of some similarly exceptional projects in the Irish market.”