Kier, a leading provider of construction and infrastructure services, has today announced that it has appointed David McKenzie as Regional Building London managing director.

David has over 30 years’ experience in construction, including extensive experience in executive leadership of operational businesses in the UK and overseas. David joins from AECOM where he has been chief operating officer for its Europe, Middle East & Africa Construction Services business since 2013. Before joining AECOM, David worked in senior leadership roles at both Lendlease and Bovis and was with Lendlease for over 20 years. He has had extensive operational experience in a range of sectors including commercial, defence, healthcare, residential, retail and telecommunications.

David joins Kier in February 2021 to take on the role of managing director of Regional Building London with a focus on strategic development and long-term growth of the business in London.

Liam Cummins, group managing director, Kier Construction said: “This is a key senior appointment for our Construction business and I look forward to working with David as part of our senior leadership team. David brings strong operational leadership capability and will lead our long-term plans for growing our business in London which continues to be a priority market for our business.” David said: “Kier is a fantastic organisation. With its deep pool of talent, remarkable track record and strong customer base, I am very excited about having the opportunity to work with the team and lead the London business into the next stage of its strategic development.”