Tant has 29 years of industry experience and will head-up plans to expand into the residential market.
Dave Smith, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director, Wates Construction, said: “The gathering pace of the recovering economy and the rise in investment in the private residential market presents us with an opportunity to broaden our extensive expertise in the sector.
“Mark’s appointment will bring fresh perspective to substantially boost our expansion into this rapidly growing market, to develop new client relationships and ultimately build on our excellent work in the sector to date.”
Tant added: “I am delighted to be joining such a respected market leader and I bring with me a breadth of experience in and enthusiasm for managing growth amid changing markets.
“The rising investment in the private residential market presents Wates with an opportunity to significantly build upon its current portfolio in the sector and I very much look forward to facilitating this.”