Leading independent construction, property and management consultancy, Rider Levett Bucknall UK (RLB UK) strengthens its Programme Management arm with the appointment of Darron Cox as its National Head of Programme Management as it looks to develop the service offering to a projected 30% of its UK business.

Darron has over 20 years’ experience as an expert commercial leader, programme director and business consultant gained in both the private sector, for organisations including Atkins Ltd, PwC LLP and AECOM, and the UK public sector. Most recently he wasleading complex procurement and commercial programmes across Europe, Middle East, India and Africa as part of AECOM’s Management Services business.

Andrew Reynolds, RLB UK and Global Board Director comments “We are delighted to welcome Darron to RLB UK as a Partner and to lead our Programme Management service, his wide range of experience is a superb addition to our team. Programme management is a significant and growing service in our portfolio that we forecast will represent 30% of our business by 2030 and Darron’s appointment further boosts our capability in this dynamic area.”

Darron added: “RLB UK has an excellent reputation in delivering complex programmes and I am excited to be joining the team and building on the business’ recent growth in this area. I am looking forward to continuing this momentum and working with clients across all our sectors, strengthening our UK presence.”

RLB UK’s programme management clients include the Department for Work & Pensions, McDonald’s, Sodexo and Tesco.