Herts-based Willmott Dixon has announced changes to some of its key roles.
The contracting and fit-out group, based in Letchworth,has promoted regional managing director Stewart Brundell to the role of chief operating officer for its £1bn turnover construction business.
Stewart has almost 40 years’ service with Willmott Dixon, having joined its trainee management programme before becoming the company’s first ever Trainee of the Year. Most recently, he was managing director of the company’s London & East region.
Replacing him is Simon Ramage, currently director of delivery, who will initially be promoted into the role of deputy managing before taking on the full role in January 2026.
Simon is also a former Willmott Dixon trainee and Trainee of the Year winner with almost 30 years’ experience at the company.
The promotions follow John Waterman’s decision to step down as the construction division’s Chief operating officer earlier this year after 10 years in the role.
Alongside the appointments, Willmott Dixon is giving extended strategic roles within its construction leadership team, with Anthony Dillon, managing director in the North, overseeing growth, and Peter Owen, managing director in the Midlands, supporting operational delivery. In addition Richard Cotter, a specialist in business strategy and growth, has been appointed to support the construction board as a non-executive director.
Graham Dundas, Willmott Dixon’s chief executive, said: “Stewart’s promotion to COO reflects both his exceptional track record and our focus on creating the right platform for our next stage of growth. His near 40-year career from trainee to COO is a tremendous success story and demonstrates the strength of our succession planning.
“These appointments come at an exciting time as we see exceptional opportunities across our core markets. With Stewart leading our construction operations and Simon taking the helm at London & East, we have the right leadership team in place to drive our ambitious long-term plans.”
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