Colin Courtney spent five years at Skanska developing its green construction strategy.

He also spent four years as director of Skanska’s utilities and infrastructure business.

Courtney has also spent the last few months working as a construction industry strategist advising the Department for Business Innovation & Skills.

John Stack, Chief Executive Officer, Murphy, said: “Colin joins us at an exciting time for Murphy and will help to drive our strategic business development forward in delivering cost-effective, sustainable and customer-focused solutions to our clients.”