Corcoran takes the helm at the start of October, leading an ambitious growth strategy.

Taziker has grown into a multi-disciplinary contractor specialising in undertaking key maintenance, refurbishment and replacement works to critical UK infrastructure.

The company has traded since 1969 and has worked on iconic structures such as Royal Albert Bridge, Tyne Bridge, Tay Bridge, Iron Bridge and Jodrell Bank radio telescope.

Corcoran said: “I am delighted to be joining Taziker at this exciting time.

“Taziker is a long-established, well respected specialist contractor, led by an experienced management team and supported by highly skilled personnel across the business.

“I look forward to working with them and the team, as we look to grow and develop the business to meet its true potential”.

Taziker chairman Adrian Ringrose, formerly chief executive at Interserve, said: “On behalf of everyone at Taziker I am delighted to welcome Steve to the Group.

“He brings a wealth of leadership experience, commercial insight and business know-how that will benefit the business and the team enormously as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.