Davies spent 14 years at Balfour and will now run Seddon’s Midlands operation from its main Birmingham office.

Davies has 40 years of experience in the construction sector having started his career with John Laing, working his way up to Managing Director of Mansell and subsequently Balfour Beatty Regional.

He said: “I am delighted to have found a home at Seddon.

“The company has a great reputation and even though it is a national construction firm, Seddon has committed further resources to the Midlands, most recently when it purchased an office in Birmingham.

“Seddon is dedicated to creating a lasting legacy in the region with its training and development initiatives – something that is very close to my heart.

“As part of my role I want to increase the number of Seddon’s framework appointments in the Midlands, building long-lasting relationships with companies across the region.

“I have no doubt that Seddon can fill the void left by regional contractors that have been absorbed by bigger firms, building on its family heritage and credentials for delivering high-quality projects on time and on budget.”

Jonathan Seddon, Managing Director of Seddon, said: “It is an exciting time for Seddon, we reinforced our roots in Birmingham with the purchase of these new offices and anticipate that natural growth could see us increase our turnover in the region to £100 million in the next five years.

“Steve’s appointment is an integral part of this plan and I am delighted to have attracted someone of his calibre to the team.

“He has an excellent reputation and impressive track record of working on large social infrastructure projects and commercial developments.”