Balfour Beatty has appointed Nick Crossfield as the new chief of its UK Construction Services division.
- Crossfield, previously managing director at Alstom UK, brings a wealth of experience to Balfour Beatty.
- He will oversee the strategic direction of the Scotland, Buildings, and Civils divisions.
- Focus areas include expanding presence in infrastructure markets like energy and defence.
- Crossfield replaces Mark Bullock, reporting directly to CEO Leo Quinn.
Balfour Beatty has announced the appointment of Nick Crossfield as the chief executive of its UK Construction Services business. Crossfield will join the company later this year, bringing with him extensive experience from his tenure at Alstom UK, where he has served as managing director since 2015. Prior to this, he held positions at BAE Systems, British Steel, Network Rail, and Siemens, showcasing a robust background in engineering and management.
In his new role, Crossfield will be at the helm of Balfour Beatty’s UK divisions encompassing Scotland, Buildings, and Civils. He is tasked with steering the strategic leadership of these divisions, with particular emphasis placed on enhancing the company’s footprint in infrastructure sectors such as energy, defence, and sustainable transportation. His leadership is expected to drive operational improvements while maintaining profitable growth in highly scrutinised environments.
Crossfield will replace Mark Bullock, who left the position last year. As a key member of Balfour Beatty’s executive committee, he will report directly to Leo Quinn, the group’s chief executive. Quinn has expressed confidence in Crossfield’s capabilities, citing his ‘wealth of experience’ and ‘strong track record’ in managing significant enterprises and liaising with governmental entities on behalf of the industry.
Upon his appointment, Crossfield remarked, ‘I very much look forward to joining Balfour Beatty. I have watched with interest over the last ten years as the group has continued to position and win work in its core markets and I look forward to continuing the successful delivery of national and local infrastructure across the UK.’
Nick Crossfield’s appointment marks a significant step for Balfour Beatty in advancing its strategic goals in the UK infrastructure market.
