The move comes as Balfour reported an uptick in regional work as major projects declined.

Balfour said the reshuffle of its Executive Leadership Team will “ensure we continue our focus on the needs of our customers, on growth markets and in markets where we can command a good margin.”

A slew of major projects bosses will transfer to regional divisions as Balfour shifts resources.

Jon Adams, Managing Director Construction, North; Richard Tisdell, Operations Director, South and Vince Lydon, Operations Director, South, and their teams will transfer from the Major Projects business to the Regional business.

Adams will report in to Mark Farrah, Regional Managing Director, North and Midlands whilst Tisdell and Lydon will report to Neil Patterson, Regional Managing Director, London and South East.

Construction veteran Bob Clark has been appointed to the new position of Executive Director while Stephen Tarr will lead the Major Projects Business Stream as Managing Director.

Major project will now “have a tight focus on heavy infrastructure schemes, particularly in transport and power.”

Barry Perrin, currently Chief Finance Officer, will take-up the new role of Chief Commercial Officer, to “deliver improved commercial governance and rigour across Balfour Beatty’s wide portfolio of construction works and services in the UK.”

The remainder of the Executive Leadership Team will continue in their current roles: Dave Donaldson, Executive Director; Phil McGuire, Managing Director, Balfour Beatty Engineering Services; David Mercer, General Counsel; Chris Millard, Business Efficiency Director; Mike Peasland, Regional Managing Director; Allan Shanks, HSE Director; Paul Toyne, Sustainability Director and Paul Willis, Divisional HR Director.

A Balfour spokeswoman confirmed there have been no management departures during the reshuffle.

Nicholas Pollard, Chief Executive Officer, Balfour Beatty Construction Services UK, said: “I am delighted to announce these changes which will help us secure more consistent performance throughout our business.

“By strengthening the team, we will emerge from the current challenging climate of UK construction as a more customer-focused and operationally efficient business providing better value for customers and shareholders alike.”