Franklin + Andrews, Mott MacDonald’s specialist construction economics business, has appointed Steven Whitton as Projects Director in the company’s team in Glasgow, where he will help to develop the consultancy’s public sector work with a particular focus on Scotland.

Steven joins Franklin + Andrews from consultancy Gleeds, where he was a Partner and business unit manager, having been with the company since 1998.

As part of his new role at the company, Steven will focus on projects awarded through the OGC Buying Solutions Project Management and Full Design Team Services Framework, which Franklin + Andrews was appointed to in 2009, as well as the consultancy’s existing work in the PFI health and education sectors in Scotland.

Andy Willis, Franklin + Andrews' managing director said, “Steven has an in-depth knowledge of the public sector in Scotland gained over a decade working across various markets. His expertise of PFI projects - from both a cost and project management perspective - will be an asset to Franklin + Andrews as we continue to strengthen our presence in Scotland.”

On joining Franklin + Andrews, Steven said “This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading construction economics firms, and I look forward to working with my new colleagues to continue delivering added value to our customers’ businesses through best practice and innovation.”

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