Mr Nicholson joins from Carillon and will take up his new position on 09 October 2017.
During his time at Carillon, Mr Nicholson held the position of Managing Director – Building (Scotland, North, Midlands/South West) over a 10 year period. Previously, he held positions as regional Managing Director roles for both Bovis Lend Lease (UK) Ltd and Jarvis Construction (UK) Ltd.
At Carillion, Mr Nicholson helps deliver a number of major UK and North West projects, including Greater Manchester Police HQ, the BCO award winning 1 St Peter's Square, the new main stand at Anfield and the major redevelopment of First Street in Manchester.
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Bob Holt, Chairman at Forrest, said: "Mark is a leading name with a distinguished reputation within the industry. His leadership ability, combined with his focus on client service, will drive the next chapter at Forrest. This is a truly exciting time for the business and we welcome him onboard."
Speaking on his new role, Mr Nicholson said: "My new appointment at Forrest is a fantastic opportunity in my career. Forrest has a major order book in construction, an established brand in refurbishment and an exciting energy service offering, a combination which is unique and offers a really exciting future for the Company.
"Forrest has recently completed a major turnaround and I look forward to leading the business, supported by the Board and the new management team, into the next stage of its growth and development."
(LM)
