Kier appoints chief people leader to support growth plans

Kier has appointed Niki Steel as chief human resources officer and a member of its executive committee, as the contractor continues to strengthen its senior leadership team following a series of strategic changes to support future growth. The post Kier appoints chief people leader to support growth plans appeared first on Construction Management.

New HR head for Kier

Kier has appointed Niki Steel to its executive committee as chief human resources officer.

10 Best Construction Companies in the UK: 2026 Rankings

The post 10 Best Construction Companies in the UK: 2026 Rankings appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A concise summary of the UK's top construction and timber specialists. This section identifies the top 10 firms by market dominance and technical specialism—ranging from Tier 1 infrastructure giants (Balfour Beatty, Kier) to the UK's leading timber-frame innovators (Persimmon's Space4, Bellway). It provides...

Kier secures second-stage Bridgwater tidal barrier contract

Kier has secured a contract worth up to £125m to continue construction of the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier in Somerset, a flood defence scheme designed to protect more than 11,300 homes and 1,500 businesses from tidal flooding. The Environment Agency awarded Kier Construction the job on… The post Kier secures second-stage Bridgwater tidal barrier contract appeared first on Construction News.

Former Kier chief Davies appointed at Southern Water

Southern Water has appointed former Kier chief executive Andrew Davies as chair designate. Davies joined the water company’s board today and will replace Southern Water chair Keith Lough on 16 July 2026. Lough will retire from the board on the same day, after almost seven… The post Former Kier chief Davies appointed at Southern Water appeared first on Construction News.

Metroun - Top 10 UK Construction Companies 2022, 21092022

Each year, the construction index details the top 100 construction companies in the UK, ranking them based on their latest turnover. The results are usually presented in September with this year being no exception. This Metroun focuses on the top 10 in a little more detail

Four tier ones to work together on £1bn new prisons deal - A Construction News article by David Price

Kier, Laing O’Rourke, ISG and Wates have been picked to deliver four prisons in four years worth around £1bn under a new alliancing arrangement, Construction News can exclusively reveal. As an alliance, the four will work together over the next year to develop detailed designs, plan construction and set up supply chains. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) will then allocate one of the prisons to each contractor to deliver.

Are more acquisitions / mergers likely in the UK Construction sector, after the news articles about Kier and Tilbury Douglas?