Darren Checksfield will take over the role of major projects director from Brian Downes, and the UK company says his appointment will increase customer focus as the company continues to deliver on some of the UK’s biggest infrastructure projects.
Checksfield has a range of industry experience acquired over ten years at the Aggregate Industries business, most recently in the role of national business development director for the contracting division. Prior to this, he worked in various commercial roles at
In his new position, Checksfield will lead customer service within the major projects team which provides strategic, centrally-driven support to major infrastructure projects. Under the new structuring, he will oversee the overriding commercial strategy, customer relationships, stakeholder relations and new business growth within the team.
Brian Downes, who has been with the business for nearly 14 years and in his current role for five, will take up the newly created role of projects director, Heathrow expansion and will manage this complex and multi-faceted project, whilst working with Checksfield and offering dedicated advisory support.
Commenting on the new structuring, Checksfield said: “Inherently it’s our focus on customer service that sets us apart. My new role, working alongside Brian, will allow us to focus on the complete journey for our UK customers and ensure they continue to receive the high levels of service they come to expect from us as the major projects division continues to grow.''
