Kier has named Gus Wright as a new regional director for its London business. Wright will join the construction firm in January next year, having previously worked for Ardmore Group, Mace and, most recently, Laing O'Rourke, where he oversaw the delivery of the Brunel Building in Paddington, W2. In a newly created role, he will be responsible for the operational delivery of Kier's commercial and residential projects across London.

The move follows Kier's continued growth in the London commercial and residential markets, securing more than £200 million of new contracts.