Willmott Dixon has appointed Roger Morton as Director of strategic change.

He will work with chief operating officer John Waterman to implement strategies that support the company's future growth.

Roger joins Willmott Dixon from Vistry Group, where he was group change director, following a 25-year career as an officer in the Corps of Royal Engineers.

Mr Waterman said: "I'm delighted to welcome Roger to our senior team. He brings significant experience for driving major change programmes that will support our own exciting and ambitious plans. I'm looking forward to working with Roger as we move forward with our future growth."


Mr Morton said: "Prior to joining Willmott Dixon, I was impressed with the company’s approach to responsible construction and sustainability, alongside its reputation as a great place to work. I'm really excited to be part of the team and look forward to using my experience to help the company realise its ambitions for the future."

This is the second senior level appointment for the company this summer. In July, it announced that Julie Hirigoyen, chief executive at UK Green Building Council, was joining the main board as a non-executive director.

Roger's appointment also comes as Willmott Dixon secures a series of notable contracts, which include building the UK’s largest Passivhaus leisure centre, for Spelthorne Borough Council, and delivering a major transport interchange hub in Stockport. It has also been appointed by FORE Partnership to transform a 1990s office building next to Tower Bridge into one of London’s most sustainable and healthy workspaces.