Luke Hands has taken the role of health, safety, environmental and quality officer at the £300m revenue contractor.

He joins Henry Construction following also 10 years with J Murphy & Sons where he headed up SHESQ for its building sector.

Hands said: “I’m delighted to be part of this fast-growing business and I am very keen to work with the Henry team and existing clients to build on the fantastic work already achieved.

“I’m looking forward to a new challenge and aim to raise Henry Construction’s Health and Safety standing further and demonstrate we are committed to achieving the highest standard of health, safety and wellbeing for all of our employees and supply chain.”