Caddick Construction has appointed Paul Sykes as Regional Managing Director for the East Midlands, a move aimed at accelerating the company's presence across the region while complementing its established operations in the West Midlands.

Sykes joins from Bowmer + Kirkland, where he spent around 30 years and, from 2021, led the contractor's North West business as Regional Director. A Quantity Surveyor by background, he progressed through a range of commercial and leadership roles, becoming Associate Director in 2007. In that position he acted as commercial lead on major projects in Scotland worth £133m before moving onto B&K's North West leadership team in 2014.

In his new post, Sykes will work closely with Caddick Construction's Regional Managing Director, Ray O'Sullivan, who came on board when the business launched in the West Midlands in 2023. Since then, Caddick has built a strong foothold in the region, with a pipeline totalling £1bn and a forward order book of £300m.

Across his career, Sykes has helped deliver a series of notable schemes. In the Midlands, these include the £100m+ St. George's Park National Football Centre in Burton-upon-Trent and the Derby Arena velodrome at Pride Park.

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His brief at Caddick is to expand the contractor's footprint in the East Midlands, focusing on private sector opportunities in core markets such as industrial and logistics, high-rise residential and commercial offices.

The push will also extend into the public sector via frameworks. Caddick is growing its presence on several major routes to market, including its recent place on the Department for Education's £15bn Construction Framework 2025.

Paul Sykes commented: "Throughout my career I've been fortunate to work on high-profile projects while supporting regional business growth, and these experiences have shaped my approach to leadership and delivery. I'm joining Caddick at a pivotal time as the business continues to grow, and I'm excited to be part of that progress and to help shape what Caddick can become in the East Midlands.

"My focus is on building strong teams, creating an environment where people are supported, challenged and able to perform at their best. I'm also an advocate for creating opportunities within the industry; by attracting great talent and bringing out the best in our people, we can drive the continued success of Caddick Construction."

Paul Dodsworth, Group Managing Director at Caddick Construction Group, added: "Paul's appointment is an important step in our continued regional growth strategy. He brings a wealth of experience, a strong track record of delivering complex projects and a people-focused approach that closely aligns with our values at Caddick.

"As we build on the strong foundations established in the Midlands, expanding into the East Midlands is a significant opportunity for us. With Paul leading the region, we are well positioned to grow, strengthen our client relationships and continue building high-performing teams that will support our long-term ambitions."