Armstrong was responsible for the commercial offices business at Mace where he had been a director for nearly four years.

Before that he held the roles of Project Director and Director of Planning & Design Management at Shepherd Construction.

Dan Spencer, Torsion Group CEO said “Appointing Mike as our new Operations Director is a key milestone for Torsion Group and the wider Torsion Companies, and his breadth of experience will prove invaluable in delivering our long-term business plan whilst ensuring we maintain our track record of 100% delivery and excellent health and safety record since conception.

“We will continue to grow the business sustainably, and with Mike joining the leadership team this will ensure we continue to deliver our projects on time, to programme and with great quality.

“His passion, professionalism and drive will, I’m sure, lead us into exciting times and keep us true to our core values.”

Torsion Group has increased profit and turnover in 2019 with projected revenue set to exceed £65m at the construction division this year and £117.5m across the group.

The company has recently secured its latest contract award in Coventry and will deliver the £20.5m Student Accommodation scheme in partnership with Torsion Developments Limited (TDL).

Armstrong said “I am delighted to be joining Torsion Group at an exciting time in its growth strategy.

“I have been genuinely impressed by the quality of people and positive forward-thinking culture of the business.

“I leave Mace with some great memories, having worked with a fabulous team of people delivering some really interesting projects.

“I now look forward to starting an exciting journey with Torsion Group and hope I can make a positive contribution in helping to shape the company’s future and building on its already considerable success.”