A north west construction company is expanding its offering to clients after creating a new senior role.

MC Construction, which is based in Salford and operates across the north west, has recruited Dave Orrell as its head of design.

Dave has more than 17 years’ experience in the construction industry, having previously worked as a senior design manager, site manager, senior engineer and site engineer.

He has a master’s degree in civil engineering and construction management and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Building.

Before joining MC Construction, he was a senior design manager at Galliford Try, where he was involved in a variety of multimillion-pound public and private sector projects.

In his new role, Dave is working with architects, engineers and design teams at all stages of projects being undertaken by MC Construction, from the pre-construction phase through to handover.

MC Construction, a family-owned business with more than 60 staff, delivers complex construction projects throughout north west England with a focus on the commercial, education, heritage, hospitality, industrial, local authority, social housing and healthcare sectors. 

Managing director Russ Forshaw said the new role bolsters MC Construction’s ability to meet the needs of its client base at a time of rapid change for the industry.

He said: “We understand the need to adapt to the changing market and provide tailored solutions for clients on increasingly complex projects.

“Dave has a proven track record of implementing innovative design processes on major projects, and his appointment enables us to put a greater emphasis on sustainability, modern methods of construction and efficiency.

“We pride ourselves on our client focus and our long-term relationships, and we aim to be at the forefront of change, to improve collaboration and exceed client expectations. This appointment is another positive step for MC Construction as we continue to grow sustainably.”

Russ added: “Dave has worked across many areas, including the public sector, education, leisure, mixed-use developments, hospitality, retail and heritage.

“He possesses excellent commercial awareness, managerial skills, technical prowess and experience of working with subcontractors.

“He’s a tremendous addition to our team and will enhance our capabilities through his knowledge, creative vision, collaborative approach and leadership abilities.”

Before joining Galliford Try, Dave was a design manager at construction company Russell WBHO. He began his career at Balfour Beatty as a graduate engineer.

He has experience in supporting clients in areas including building regulations, planning matters, net zero carbon requirements and ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act.

Dave said: “I like the culture, values and atmosphere at MC Construction. It’s a family business with a close-knit team, and I’m excited to take up this new role.

“I like the variety of schemes the business undertakes and I look forward to working with clients from an early stage in the construction process to accommodate their needs and pave the way for successful projects.”

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