He will lead the builder’s Devon and Cornwall division continuing its expansion across the area, which includes the firm’s Exeter head office.

Alan Hope, chief executive of Midas Group, said: “Andy has an in-depth knowledge of the local marketplace, both in terms of customers and supply chain partners, and will be a tremendous addition to our business.”

McAdam started at Dean & Dyball as an engineer and joined Balfour Beatty when it was acquired by the construction group.  He has more than 30 years’ experience within the construction industry, 25 of which have been spent in the South West.