Swanston joins as procurement and supply chain director, and becomes one of  Tilbury’s senior leadership team.

He brings more than 20 years’ diverse experience in leading procurement teams across a range of markets including construction, hospitality and manufacturing. This included six years at a division of Laing O’Rourke until 2011, responsible for all procurement including capital equipment, plant hire, subcontracts.

Ben Edwards, commercial director at Tilbury Douglas, said: “Bringing with him vast experience within construction, as well as other sectors, Jamie will lead the team in driving our procurement and supply chain strategy across the business, focussing on leveraging our national strength, with a regional focus, to add further value.”