Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick today announces the appointment of Will Smith as Managing Director to provide strategic leadership to its mechanical and electrical business.

Will has over 20 years’ experience in the building services, property and construction sectors, encompassing a variety of commercial and Senior Leadership roles.

He joins Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick from Cumming, a global property and construction consultancy where he held the position of UK & Europe CEO. Previously, he was UK Managing Director of SPIE, a European multi-technical services business.

Mark Bullock, Balfour Beatty Chief Executive Officer, UK Construction Services said: “I am delighted to welcome Will as Managing Director of Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick.

“Bringing together his wealth of knowledge and expertise, he will drive our electrical and mechanical business forward; supporting the safe and successful delivery of schemes across the UK.”

Will Smith, Managing Director of Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick, said: “It is an honour to take the helm at Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick.

“I look forward to working with our long-established customers and establishing new relationships as we work to showcase our industry leading position and demonstrate the wide-range of skills we have across Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick.”

Formed in August 2016, Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leading UK Mechanical and Electrical engineering provider. The 2,500 strong team works across a broad range of live projects across the public and private sectors, including the nuclear, power, infrastructure, defence, transport, healthcare, education, residential and commercial markets.