Andrew Hurcomb appointed as GMI Yorkshire managing director

GMI Construction Group PLC has appointed Andrew Hurcomb as divisional managing director (DMD) for Yorkshire

Andrew Hurcomb has more than 30 years of experience within the construction industry.

He began his career with M.Harrison & Co in 1984 before moving to Miller Construction in Yorkshire in 1989. There he gained experience in a variety of roles from site engineer to senior project manager before progressing to regional technical director for the North of England.

In 2014, Galliford Try acquired Miller and Hurcomb took up the position of operations director for Yorkshire, before moving to Willmott Dixon in 2017.

For the five years he spent at Willmott Dixon as operations direction, Hurcomb oversaw the company’s growth across Yorkshire and the North and was responsible for delivering several high-profile projects.

Levelling up strategy

Andrew Hurcomb, divisional managing director – Yorkshire, said: “I’m extremely proud to join a forward-thinking company like GMI, which is a business that is going places. It’s my intention to continue the excellent work Lee has already achieved as DMD in the region.

“I will spearhead GMI Construction Group’s ongoing expansion in Yorkshire as part of its UK strategy to levelling up in key regions. This follows several high-profile projects wins this year and next.

“We are onsite currently with a workbook of 11 live projects across Yorkshire, with a further 4 projects due to commence in Q1 2022 with a combined total value of more than £250M, and we’re looking to expand that significantly in the coming 12 months. I’m relishing the opportunity and the hard work starts now.”

Hurcomb succeeds Lee Powell who has recently been promoted to the newly created position of chief executive officer. 

Lee Powell, CEO of GMI Construction Group PLC, said: “Following my appointment as CEO, we required someone with the right skills, dedication and drive to fulfil this key role within the business.

“His knowledge and experience of the Yorkshire construction market is second to none. He is highly respected in the region, making him an exceptional appointment and someone who can build upon GMI’s first rate reputation and its success in delivering major developments across three decades.

“He has GMI values at heart and the business acumen to make a real impact by taking our Yorkshire business portfolio to an even greater level. I’m delighted to welcome him onboard.”