Construction firm Kier has announced that Liam Cummins, Group Managing Director, Construction, is to leave the company at the end of the year to take up a chief executive role outside of the Group.

Liam will continue in the post until the end of December and, until that date, will continue to lead the Construction business to ensure an orderly transition and handover.

Stuart Togwell, the Group's Commercial Director, will take up the role of Group Managing Director, Construction from 01 January 2023. Stuart will continue to be a part of the Group’s Executive Committee.


Stuart arrived at Kier in 2019 and during the last three years has played a fundamental role in the Group’s strategic transformation including implementing a new project gateway system across the Group as well as strengthening relationships with government, customers and the Group's extensive supply chain.

He has over 35 years' experience in the built environment and, prior to joining Kier, held a number of positions at Wates Group where he was instrumental in growing both their public and private sector markets, including their Living Space housing maintenance division. He is also a chartered surveyor, attended IMD and INSEAD, is a qualified leadership coach and a Board member of the EKFB Joint Venture.