Promotion at Walker Sime

Project consultant Walker Sime has promoted quantity surveying department manager Kevin Wood to director.

Walker Sime, which has offices in Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds, employs 45 people working for clients including Peel Ports, First Western Group and environmental technology group Keppel Seghers in Runcorn.

Wood joined Walker Sime in 2008 as an associate director responsible for the management and delivery of quantity surveying commissions throughout the North West and Yorkshire.

Jon Sime and Derek Walker, directors, said: "Kevin has consistently demonstrated his value to the business in terms of commitment and loyalty and the excellent technical and customer relationship skills that he has. We are delighted to be able to reward Kevin for his efforts and look forward to helping him develop his role as director and support him in helping to drive and grow the business for years to come."