Cairn Homes is appointing James Benson as director of strategic delivery and policy. Mr. Benson is joining the listed building group from the Irish House Builders' Association (IHBA), where he is director of housing, planning and development. He will take up his new post in August.

He qualified as an engineer and quantity surveyor. Mr. Benson spent several years surveying with contractors, before specialising in passive fire protection. He joined the IHBA in 2017.

Mr. Stanley added that the appointment would further expand and strengthen the company's expertise.