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Strengthening its FM and technical services offer to clients across the UK, Kier has appointed Dan Andrews as Director of Kier Places Workplace Solutions.
In his new role, Andrews will lead the Kier Places Workplace Solutions business, focusing on driving service excellence, accelerating investment in technology and people, and working in partnership with clients to optimise performance and unlock greater value from their built environments.
Andrews joins Kier Places from CBRE’s Global Workplace Solutions division, where he most recently served as Executive Director, leading multi-disciplinary FM operations spanning hard and soft services, projects, and ESG.
He began his career in facilities management in the public sector before moving into leadership roles, including Director at TCL Air Conditioning, where he helped grow the business from start-up to a successful SME. At CBRE, he progressed through a series of senior leadership roles, consistently growing business units while improving client outcomes, retention and service quality.
Commenting on his new appointment Andrews said: “The facilities management sector is on the cusp of significant change. The pace of technological advancement over the last year alone points to an exciting future, and that creates a real opportunity for Kier. The business is in a strong position to combine the scale, infrastructure and credibility of a major plc with the agility to adapt, innovate and move quickly.
“As a business, we’re in the right place at the right time and investing in the right areas – particularly in technology and our people. There’s a genuine opportunity to make better use of data, redefine roles, and build the training programmes needed for future delivery, and I’m looking forward to leading the business into this exciting next stage.”
Jamie McKechnie, MD of Kier Places, said: “Dan brings a strong track record of growing FM businesses, building high-performing teams and delivering better outcomes for clients and stakeholders. His experience across complex workplace environments and his focus on service quality, innovation and long-term growth will be a real asset to Kier Places.
“His appointment reflects our ambition to strengthen our Workplace Solutions capability, building on our established FM heritage while continuing to evolve in line with changing client expectations – especially around digital innovation. Dan’s leadership will help ensure we are well positioned to support our clients and drive the next phase of our growth.”
Kier Places, part of Kier Group, is a leading provider of building, estate and facilities management services, maintaining and operating more than 3,500 buildings and client assets. Its Workplace Solutions portfolio spans a wide range of sectors, including the Ministry of Justice, Home Office, local authorities and long-term PFI contracts, with 72 schools, hospitals and libraries within its PFI portfolio.
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