01 Oct 2024

Caddick Appoints Midlands Operations Team

Caddick has appointed John Currie and Ian Calder to head up its operations team for its growing construction division in the Midlands as the business’ project pipeline in the region hits £250m.

John and Ian join Caddick just over 12 months after it launched its presence in the Midlands construction market following the appointment of Ray O’Sullivan as Regional Managing Director in July 2023.

Fulfilling a remit to oversee the operations of Caddick’s construction division in the Midlands, John and Ian will be involved in all aspects of pre-construction and project delivery for the business’ growing pipeline.

John’s remit will include the operational delivery of the business’ high-rise residential development projects and Ian’s remit will include the region’s broader project base, including commercial, low-rise residential and industrial. Caddick’s current projects include Vernon Park in Wolverhampton and Urban Splash and Places for People’s Port Loop in Birmingham.

Previously Operations Director for Wates in the North West, John brings 30 years of experience to his new role having started his career as a Site Engineer in Yorkshire, later joining Carillion as a Project Manager in 2005.

Project highlights throughout John’s career include Manchester’s One St Peter’s Square and Beetham Tower, where John led the delivery of the residential floors of the city’s first skyscraper.

Ian started his career as a Site Engineer at Bullock Construction after obtaining a degree in Construction Management at Sheffield Hallam University. Throughout his career, Ian has held a number of senior operational roles for Midlands-based contractors, including Wates and Seddon Construction.

More recently, Ian has spent seven years at Speller Metcalfe where he was based in Wolverhampton, holding the position of Operations Manager and overseeing the business’ project delivery across the Midlands.

Ian commented: “I’ve had a varied career delivering and overseeing projects in a number of different sectors from residential to commercial, industrial and public sector development across the Midlands, and I enjoy nothing more than getting out on site and being hands-on in achieving high standards. For me, my work environment is very important, and there is a really positive culture at Caddick.

“The business has a very strong reputation, and it has seamlessly introduced itself as a very strong player in the Midlands. I’m very excited to become part of the team as Operations Manager for the Midlands, and look forward to working alongside John.”

John added: “I am really excited to join Caddick, and particularly to be bringing my experience to help grow the business’ capability in high-rise development. Caddick is a family business with strong capabilities and an excellent health and safety culture, and the business is full of operationally focused people who know how to build, and know how to do it to a high standard.

“The market is changing, and there is a real need for a strong and financially stable contractor that can meet the needs of the pipeline. I’m really energised by the opportunity to lead the operations of our Midlands business, and to be working with colleagues in our other regions to build our high-rise capabilities.”

As Operations Director, John will also have a wider remit to bolster Caddick’s growing portfolio of high-rise residential work across Yorkshire, the North East and North West, drawing on his experience as Project Manager for Manchester’s iconic Beetham Tower.

Ray O’Sullivan, Regional Managing Director of Caddick’s Midlands construction division, commented: “The Midlands market has responded extremely well to Caddick as a new presence; we have a number of high profile projects on the ground and a healthy pipeline for the coming year. Our intention was always to offer clients and the supply chain a strong, financially stable and capable construction partner to give certainty of quality and delivery, and welcoming John and Ian will strengthen this commitment considerably.”