Lee Sturdy joins Kier as science and technology director for its Construction business

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Newly appointed Science & Technology Director Lee Sturdy to help boost Kier Construction’s strategic capability in growing sector.

Lee Sturdy has joined Kier as science and technology director for its Construction business, underlining Kier’s strong commitment to delivering for the UK’s science, technology, and research & development (R&D) sector.

In the newly created role, Lee will lead on Kier Construction’s life sciences capability, setting the strategic direction as it expands its work in this rapidly growing, specialist sector. With a national focus, he will work with existing public and private sector clients, supporting the delivery of the UK’s leading position for R&D, science, technology.

A chartered engineer, Lee has over 30 years’ experience in the science and health sectors, across main contractor, consultancy and specialist M&E services. Before joining Kier, Lee was at John Sisk & Son, where he was sector leader for life sciences and advanced manufacturing.

The science and technology sector is where public and private investment and expertise meets, making it an important area of focus for Kier. As a sector that is growing and evolving rapidly, Lee’s expertise will be crucial as we deliver this type of specialist construction for our clients. I’m delighted to welcome him on board, helping to further strengthen our capabilities in a sector that is so vital to the UK’s economy,” says Kier Construction Managing Director of Clients and Markets Louisa Finlay. 

“With Kier’s bold plans for growth in the science and technology sector, this role was natural fit. I’m delighted to be able to build on Kier’s existing success in the life sciences, linking this to our strong expertise in health and education, to ensure our capability across all vital sectors of the UK,” says Lee Sturdy. 

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