Continuing its growth throughout the UK, Lancashire-based mechanical and fabrication specialist
Walker Engineering has announced the appointment of Ian Brown as its new contracts manager, growing its total headcount to 26 in the process.
With almost five decades worth of experience in the sector, Mr Brown has previously worked for a host of well-established firms throughout the North West, including his most recent role at Cheshire-based DRB Group.
With his contract management experience dating back as far as 1999, the highly skilled engineers’ role at Walker Engineering will now focus on everything from client management, the estimation and procurement of materials and the leadership of on-site teams to ensure that customer projects are delivered in a timely manner.
Walker Engineering’s managing director Andy Walker said: “As a family business, the success of the company must always be accredited to the hard work, dedication and determination of our team. Ian’s extensive experience of working with people, whether that be staff members or clients is second to none and I have no doubt that he will play a pivotal role in helping us deliver and win plenty more contracts and projects across the UK in 2023 and beyond.”
Mr Brown said: “Walker Engineering has a long and proud reputation in the industry, especially in the North West. They are a company that is on a real upward trajectory and I am looking forward to working with Andy and the rest of the team to continue to provide exemplary service for our clients.”
Mr Brown’s appointment comes after the firm reported 10 large project wins in the first quarter of 2023, totalling in excess of £725,000. Delivering mechanical and fabrication, mechanical and electrical installation and maintenance from its Skelmersdale headquarters, Walker Engineering’s latest project wins span the length and breadth of the country, from Glasgow in the north to Preston, Birkenhead, Cambridge and Lowestoft.
With over £1.5 million worth of work also quoted for in January, Walker Engineering is already well on course to better its record turnover of £3.9 million from the previous year.