He will lead the firm’s strategy to identify and pursue new business opportunities in the defence sector.

Dalton brings with him a wealth of military and business experience having spent 32 years in the Army Air Corps, serving all over the world.

Since leaving the Army in 2018 has he has continued working in the defence sector in a variety of roles with Thales, Babcock and Amey.

Dalton, said: “I am thrilled to be appointed into this exciting role and build on the group’s rich history in the defence sector.

“Balfour Beatty is absolutely focused on bringing to bear the full range of the group’s end-to-end capabilities to provide safe, secure and modern infrastructure to defence customers that meet the demands of now and the future.  We take pride in our standing as being a trusted UK company, dedicated to consistently delivering excellence.”