Kier North East has announced three recent appointments to its Hebburn office.

Janine Danneker joins as business development manager and will be responsible for developing Kier's external customer base in the region, with an emphasis on formulating and implementing business strategy. She has previously worked in business development and strategic marketing roles for major contractors and consultants within the industry, most recently at management and technical consultancy WYG.


Graham Wilcock has been appointed to the position of regional construction manager following a six-year period as production director for Taylor Woodrow.

Finally, Ian Tweedy has joined Kier North East as managing estimator, having previously worked in bid manager roles for Lumsden & Carroll (Esh Group) and GB Building Solutions.

Kier North East managing director Derek Fothergill commented: "We are delighted with these recent appointments, which we believe significantly enhance our team. Our expansion plans for the region are well under way, and these appointments are testament to our commitment to strengthen our position in the north-east."

(CD/BMcC)