Hardy, who has been at Willmott Dixon Interiors for over 10 years, will be primarily responsible for sub 50,000 sq ft fit-out, public sector projects in London and the South East region.

ISG expects public sector office and education projects to drive a 30% sales uplift by 2022.

In addition to working across ISG’s existing roster of public sector frameworks, including Pagabo, HMRC, Department of Work and Pensions, Southern Construction and the Crown Commercial Service framework, Hardy will target new framework and collaborative public sector opportunities.

Hardy said:‘This newly-created role recognises the growing demand for our niche fit-out specialism across the broader public estate, and we know there is a major opportunity here to create enduring value for our public sector clients.”

Nick Oddy, managing director at ISG, said: “Bolstering our framework delivery offer with talented individuals of Daryl’s calibre is great for our business and underscores our commitment to recognising the unique challenges and opportunities of every project we deliver for our public sector clients.

“The sub 50,000 sq ft category encompasses a huge variety of projects in London and the South East, and we are well-placed with a strengthened team and leadership structure to make a significant contribution to deliver better spaces for the public sector organisations we all depend upon.”