Beechey will take up the role on 20 July after more than 15 years at Wates, where he rose to group public sector director.

He also sat on the Wates Group executive committee for more than 11 years and led major public sector programmes across defence, education and justice.

His arrival follows the appointment of Matt Thorpe as chief financial officer as Reds10 strengthens its top team.

Reds10 Group chief executive Paul Ruddick said: “We are delighted to welcome Steve as Executive Chair of Reds10 Group.

“He brings a strong track record in construction and deep experience of the public sector, which will be invaluable as we enter our next phase of growth.

“His insight and leadership will help us scale our model and accelerate our mission to industrialise construction.”

Beechey said: “I’m excited to be joining Reds10 Group at such a pivotal moment in its growth.

“The business has built a strong reputation for innovation and has a clear ambition to transform how construction is delivered.”

Reds10 specialises in modern methods of construction for public sector clients in defence, education, justice, health, temporary accommodation and social housing.

The firm manufactures buildings off-site at its 300,000 sq ft facility in Driffield, East Yorkshire, before transporting and assembling them on site.