Whitmore is now Divisional Director for the Southern region at Midas.

He joins from Wates where Whitmore was the Business Unit Director – South and South West.

Prior to his four-and-a-half year stint at Wates Whitmore was regional construction MD at Morgan Sindall.

He will be based at the Midas regional head office near Southampton.

Whitmore takes over from Paul Strachan who has become Divisional Director for Midas in the South East.

Alan Hope, Chief Executive of Midas, said: “This appointment is a significant move for Midas.

“Peter will play a crucial role in the continued growth of Midas in the South, with the target of reaching a £100m turnover per annum in the region.

“With improving market conditions and a reputation built on delivering industry leading customer service and performance, this is an exciting time for Midas.”

Whitmore said: “I’m delighted to be joining Midas, one of the UK’s largest and most successful independent construction companies.

“There are significant opportunities for the group in the South and South East and I look forward to working with Alan and Paul to build on the success that Midas has already achieved in the region over recent years.”