This new division, which Vince is tasked with growing, will be focused on large scale real estate and public sector projects.

Joining as managing director, Vince has been hired from Sir Robert McAlpine where he spent nine years as deputy managing director for London.

Vince has over 30 years’ experience in the industry, and has also held roles at Balfour Beatty, Bovis and Lendlease.

This has seen him handle delivery of major projects for BAA, Stanhope, Grosvenor, Land Securities, Soho Estates and the Crown Estate among others.

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The new division will work alongside others within McLaren.

“Following a period of sustainable growth for McLaren Construction, a new division focused on large scale projects and programmes will see us develop our capabilities in construction management and adapt to an evolving market,” said Paul Heather, CEO at McLaren Construction.

“Quality of construction and stable profitability continue to be two of our highest priorities, and with Vince Lydon at the helm of the new division in addition to our existing senior team we will quickly expand into delivering more of the largest and most exciting projects across the UK."