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14/09/2016
Murphy Strengthens Senior Team With Two New Appointments
J. Murphy & Sons has strengthened its senior team by making two new appointments.
The company has selected Alex Jones as Group Head of BIM and digital construction, while Gary Broadley has been chosen as Group Head of Estimating.
Mr Jones is joining the company having recently worked as national BIM and digital construction manager at Interserve Construction. In addition, he has extensive technical experience from roles at Mabey Bridge Limited, Vico Software Inc and Carillion plc.
Speaking on his appointment, Mr Jones said: "This is an exciting time as our industry shifts from traditional analogue to digital systems to become more efficient, collaborative and analytical. This is key to providing best value year-on-year to our customers, Murphy has clearly embraced this challenge and has significantly invested, putting the company in a strong position to meet government and company targets in respect of BIM. I am excited to join Murphy and look forward to working with the team and our clients."
As new Group Head of Estimating, Mr Broadley joins from MWH Treatment, where he was head of estimating and procurement, working with existing Murphy clients including Thames Water and United Utilities. He has also worked across the water, rail and marine sectors, at Balfour Beatty, Morgan Sindall and AMEC.
Mr Broadley said: "I am delighted to join Murphy at this exciting time and my goal will be ensuring that the well-established company expertise and engineering capabilities are recognised by our clients and the industry, so the company continues to grow and meet its long-term plan."
Steve Hollingshead, Chief Executive Officer of Murphy, added: "I am extremely pleased to welcome these talented individuals into our company. Together we can ensure the highest standards across our company sectors - natural resources, rail, power and water – and realise our company ambitions."
(Pictured: Alex Jones, Group Head of BIM and Digital Construction)
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The company has selected Alex Jones as Group Head of BIM and digital construction, while Gary Broadley has been chosen as Group Head of Estimating.
Mr Jones is joining the company having recently worked as national BIM and digital construction manager at Interserve Construction. In addition, he has extensive technical experience from roles at Mabey Bridge Limited, Vico Software Inc and Carillion plc.
Speaking on his appointment, Mr Jones said: "This is an exciting time as our industry shifts from traditional analogue to digital systems to become more efficient, collaborative and analytical. This is key to providing best value year-on-year to our customers, Murphy has clearly embraced this challenge and has significantly invested, putting the company in a strong position to meet government and company targets in respect of BIM. I am excited to join Murphy and look forward to working with the team and our clients."
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As new Group Head of Estimating, Mr Broadley joins from MWH Treatment, where he was head of estimating and procurement, working with existing Murphy clients including Thames Water and United Utilities. He has also worked across the water, rail and marine sectors, at Balfour Beatty, Morgan Sindall and AMEC.
Mr Broadley said: "I am delighted to join Murphy at this exciting time and my goal will be ensuring that the well-established company expertise and engineering capabilities are recognised by our clients and the industry, so the company continues to grow and meet its long-term plan."
Steve Hollingshead, Chief Executive Officer of Murphy, added: "I am extremely pleased to welcome these talented individuals into our company. Together we can ensure the highest standards across our company sectors - natural resources, rail, power and water – and realise our company ambitions."
(Pictured: Alex Jones, Group Head of BIM and Digital Construction)
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