Caddick has appointed Mark Kearney as Commercial Director to lead the commercial functions of its specialist sub-contracting businesses, CCL Facades and Caddick Civil Engineering.

Based between Caddick’s Wakefield and Durham offices, Mark will provide commercial support to the two established businesses, working closely with their respective Managing Directors to ensure CCL Facades and Caddick Civil Engineering are well positioned for future growth.

He will operate across the companies’ key regions, including the North West and Midlands as well as Yorkshire and the North East, supporting a growing internal project pipeline alongside work-winning with external clients.

Mark brings nearly three decades of experience to the role, having led commercial functions for several major contractors. These include Wates, where he served as Commercial Director North, overseeing a commercial team of approximately 100 within the Construction and Residential business.

Prior to this, Mark spent 25 years in a variety of commercial roles at Keepmoat, and latterly Engie following its acquisition in 2017. During this time, he held both operational and commercial positions focused on optimising efficiencies and synergies across the business.

Mark commented: “CCL Facades and Caddick Civil Engineering both have strong and diverse portfolios, and my focus will be on creating greater efficiencies and stronger collaboration to support the growth strategies of both businesses. By looking closely at key opportunities, internal efficiencies, and the systems and processes that underpin our operations, we can ensure we are ready to expand sustainably, increase turnover, and provide an even better service for our clients.

“Optimising how we work together, through a clear strategic customer plan and closer alignment with our Managing Directors and their teams, will be key to delivering a successful growth strategy, both internally and with our external clients.”

Neil Trubshaw, Commercial Director at Caddick Construction Group, added: “Mark’s appointment is a significant step for Caddick. His remit will play a central role in ensuring that CCL Facades and Caddick Civil Engineering grow sustainably, with the right structures, processes and collaboration in place to support that ambition. By strengthening our internal alignment and optimising our work-winning strategy, Mark will help us build on our strong foundations and position our sub-contracting businesses for long-term, sustainable success.”

A member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Mark is from Durham and is a keen runner, frequently taking part in marathons across the world.