Andrew Jackson takes over from Mark Castle, who at the age of 56 is stepping as COO but will remain on the executive board as a non-executive director.
Mark Castle joined the company in 2004 to set up its fixed price contracting business. At the time Mace was turning over around 拢100m a year in contracting. Between 2017 to 2019 he also served as chair of Build UK, an industry trade body.
Chief executive Mark Reynolds said: "I would like to thank Mark for the exceptional contribution to the group over the last 17 years. During this time our construction business has grown to a 拢1.7bn business; delivering some of the most iconic projects in the world 鈥� and Mark has played a key role in making that happen.
鈥淎s we look towards our ambitious plans for the future 鈥� and our drive to become a more purpose-led business 鈥� our new COO for construction, Andrew Jackson, will support Gareth Lewis to take forward the construction business and continue to transform and improve delivery for our clients.鈥�
Mace has also appointed Kevin Cowin as managing director of its Develop business. He also joined the business in 2004. Kirsten White is joining the Develop business as financial director.