Gleeds has appointed Dave Wakelin as its new Director of Sustainability.

His recruitment serves to strengthen the sustainability team, boosting its capacity and extending its reach to accommodate increasing demand.

A sustainability expert with over 20 years' experience, Dave joins Gleeds from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) where he was responsible for leading the department’s transition to net zero across its substantial estate. Prior to this, he had worked on high profile projects including Manchester City Council’s flagship 'Our Town Hall' scheme and acted as sustainability lead for the MoJ’s £4 billion zero carbon ready expansion programmes.

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In his new role at Gleeds, Dave will be instrumental in helping clients to navigate the complex field of sustainability, working to embed innovative sustainable practices at every stage of a project’s delivery. He will be responsible for supporting businesses as they seek to reduce their carbon emissions, increase their climate resilience, and deliver social value on a worldwide basis.

Dave said: "I’m really pleased to be joining Gleeds to build on its work in this important area. My role and the role of my team is to focus on helping our clients achieve their sustainable goals. In this time of depleting resources and enhanced awareness of the fragility of our environment, Gleeds plays a vital role in advising clients on net zero issues and future proofing projects. I can’t wait to get started."