Construction News has learned Brian Briggs will take on the role, which includes overseeing its huge Elephant & Castle regeneration programme (pictured).

Mr Briggs has taken over from former head of operations, Tim Peach, who is understood to have left the business.

Meanwhile, Bam Construction’s London commercial director Sean Bradley has left the contractor.

Mr Bradley had been with Bam for almost 20 years, according to his LinkedIn profile. He has been replaced by a senior commercial manager in the business, Rod Pavey.