Former Landsec leader Beth West has secured a major senior position at Balfour Beatty.

Beth, who previously served as Head of Development for Landsec's London portfolio, will take over as Managing Director of Balfour Beatty's regional construction business in the South of England.

She has also held a number of significant industry leadership positions including Commercial Director at HS2, Head of Commercial Procurement for the London Underground and Commercial Director at Tube Lines.

As a fellow of the Institute of Civil Engineers and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, Beth has a deep knowledge of the UK infrastructure market, having helped to deliver many of the UK's major infrastructure programmes such as Thames Tideway, HS2 and the upgrade of London Underground whilst at Transport for London.


Commenting on the appointment, Dean Banks, Chief Executive Officer of Balfour Beatty's UK Construction Services business, said: "I am delighted to welcome Beth to the Balfour Beatty team.

"Beth's extensive experience in overseeing major infrastructure projects, combined with her innovative forward thinking, will help drive the Southern business whilst engaging our people to deliver schemes which will leave a positive lasting legacy in the region."

Beth West added: "As a market leading company, it is an honour to join Balfour Beatty. I look forward to strengthening our customer relationships in the South whilst delivering safe, quality projects for our customers."

(CM/MH)