STRABAG UK has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of a former Kier manager, following a period marked by strong profit growth and key acquisitions.
Paul Burchell has taken on the role of pre-construction director for the firm’s build sub-division, overseeing project planning within the company’s portfolio.
Prior to STRABAG, Burchell had worked as a senior QS at Kier Group from the mid-1990s to early 2000s, before returning to the company in 2024 as senior pre-construction manager and remained in the role until May.
In a recent social media post, Burchell said: “Today marks the final day of my second stint of working at Kier Group. I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone I’ve worked with over the last couple of years, some of whom were there 25 years ago when I first worked at Kier as a QS.
“Kier continues to go from strength to strength and I wish you all, all the very best for the future.”
Burchell also held senior pre-construction manager positions at both Willmott Dixon, between 2019-2024, and Thomas Vale Construction from 2012-2016.
STRABAG UK’s build sub-division managing director (technical), Ian Burford said he was pleased to welcome Burchell onboard.
Burford added: “In his role, Paul will support the team in securing strategically important projects for STRABAG UK’s build sub-division, whilst ensuring a consistent approach and compliance across various business units.
“His experience working across many local and national frameworks will also open further growth opportunities for the business.”
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The group also appointed former national director of business development at Morgan Sindall, Mike Borkowski, as frameworks director.
This month STRABAG UK reported turnover of £189.2 million, with its wider operations generating revenue exceeding £600 million.
The UK arm also expanded its steelwork and energy capabilities with the acquisition of Crofton Engineering and Gunning Transmission & Distribution services, and is set to acquire geotechnical specialist Van Elle in June for £58.8 million, boosting its expertise and capacity across infrastructure projects worth millions of pounds.
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