Wilkinson joined McGee earlier this year from Laing O’Rourke’s Expanded Structures where he was lead at the Hinkley Power Station.

Wilkinson said: “I am thrilled to join McGee during such an exciting period of growth. The company has an outstanding reputation in the industry for delivering high-quality engineering solutions on some of London’s most complex projects. I’m excited to lead the team in delivering these.”

Seb Fossey, Managing Director added: “We are delighted to welcome Richard to the board of directors. His wealth of experience gained working on major infrastructure projects, as well as his focus on operational excellence and people-first approach, means he is well-placed to spearhead our core activity offering.

“This new leadership structure underpins the delivery of our operating model, further strengthening our position in the market, while delivering on our commitments to clients.”