Morgan Sindall names new defence lead for UK infrastructure push

Shuttleworth brings more than 30 years of senior leadership experience across defence, nuclear, and national infrastructure programmes.

He joined Morgan Sindall in 2017 as programme director and has directed major programmes, engaged stakeholders, and delivered results on complex projects throughout his career.

This includes director roles at nuclear companies Westinghouse Electric Company, and the now-dissolved NuGeneration, which was fully acquired by Toshiba in 2017 before plans for a new UK facility were eventually scrapped.

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, which has been active in the defence sector for more than a decade, contributes to projects including BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness site and the Clyde Commercial Framework, a 10-year programme delivering new and upgraded assets at the Naval base.

Simon Smith, managing director of Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, said: “With the speed of change across the infrastructure sector, acting with pace and agility is key.

“The demand for UK Infrastructure is driving forward a shift in strategy, future planning, and the importance of developing a skilled workforce.

“Providing people with opportunities while also safeguarding future capability and capacity, in particular for the submarine enterprise.

“Across all our sectors, we take a similar approach, as it is key not only to supporting the customer, but ensuring we can look at the bigger picture and leave the lasting legacy we strive for.”

Morgan Sindall surpassed £5 billion in revenue in 2025, with its infrastructure division contributing £935 million, and supporting the company’s record £19.1 billion order book.

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