Buckingham Group hires former Kier director

Aaron Morby 5 years ago
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Buckingham Group has strengthened its management team as it aims to expand sales to £600m this year.

Kier's David Sizer takes up new role as managing director of building at Buckingham Group
Kier's David Sizer takes up new role as managing director of building at Buckingham Group

The move sees several internal senior promotions and the appoint of former Kier construction director David Sizer as new managing director for Building.

Sizer has just joined the business after seven years at Kier as a construction director.

Previously, he developed his early career with Galliford, followed by a spell as construction director with GB Building Solutions.

Chief Executive Mike Kempley said: “We are delighted to be welcoming Dave into the Business, and at the same time having the strength within our established team to make several vital promotions.

“In combination, we are confident that these changes will maintain the board’s client-facing ethos, strengthen our leadership, and support the continued profitable growth of Buckingham Group Contracting.”

Senior management changes


Existing executive board director promotions

  • Ian McSeveney has been promoted to become Group Director Building, Civils and HS2
  • Simon Walkley has been promoted to become Group Director Rail and Health, Safety and Environment

Divisional managing directors – internal promotions

  • Oran McCloskey, with the company since 2005, promoted to Managing Director Sports and Leisure
  • Dean Warman, with the company since 2008, promoted to Managing Director Civil Engineering
  • Simon Hyams, who joined Buckingham in 2015, promoted to Managing Director HS2

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