Senior hires prepare construction firm Mace for increasing Northern infrastructure investment

London-headquartered consultancy and construction business Mace is strengthening its Northern operation.

The company has hired two new senior directors at its Manchester office in response to increasing infrastructure investment in the North through the National Transforming Cities Fund.

Richard Dinsdale joined in the role of operations director and Mark Holmes as associate director.

Both newcomers previously held senior positions with construction giant Carillion before its collapse earlier this year.

Mace said the appointments will extend its strategic advisory offer for major Northern infrastructure projects.

The company’s work in the region has included the delivery of Transport for Greater Manchester interchanges for Altrincham and Bolton, and a study to develop a Trans-Pennine Tunnel for Highways England.

Lisa Bowden, Mace’s head of infrastructure in the North, said: “There has never been a more exciting time to work on infrastructure in the North of England.

“As the Government and our Metro Mayors prepare to invest more money improving transport connections across our great cities it is time for us in the North to prove we can deliver world-class infrastructure on time and in budget.”

She continued: “Mark and Richard’s appointments are a game changer for Mace as we bring together the combined expertise of our property and infrastructure teams to developments.

“This is in recognition that transforming cities is not just about improving transport connectivity, but also taking a holistic approach with a focus on social infrastructure; such as high-quality housing, business premises, public services and assets, all supported by excellent digital infrastructure.”

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