As new commercial director in the region, Richardson will be responsible for managing and developing relationships with new and existing clients.

Dirk Pittaway, managing director of Robertson North West, said: “As Robertson North West continues to grow in the region, Alan is the ideal person to join our leadership team and help drive the business forward.”

Richardson was Graham commercial director for four years, having previously worked at ISG and AMEC, where he started in 1979.

Over the last four decades, he has worked on 250 projects with a combined value of more than £2bn, which has included working on the iconic National Cycling Centre in Manchester.