Beard appoints new quality manager as it hails record year of growth

South-focused construction group Beard has appointed Paul Wills into the newly created role of quality manager.

Working across all five of the firm's offices in Swindon, Bristol, Oxford, Guildford and Southampton, he will be tasked with ensuring all projects strive to meet the highest standards.

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It comes as Beard celebrates a record year of growth with 65 new staff having joined the firm in 2024, growing the team to more than 350.

A tenth of these appointments are newly created roles like Wills', boosted by the opening of Beard’s Southampton office in January this year.

Beard has also made 16 internal promotions, demonstrating a drive for nurturing long-lasting careers and investing in their people, the company said.

Kirsty Lever, Beard's head of business improvement, said: "Quality has always been a cornerstone of our business, and Paul’s appointment marks a significant step in our commitment to continual improvement and demonstrates our focus on delivering outstanding projects.

"The construction industry has seen a cultural shift in its approach to quality in recent years, driven by new regulations and evolving client expectations.

"Having a dedicated specialist focusing on this, we are positioning ourselves to stay ahead of these changes – proactively identifying root causes of issues or defects, addressing gaps in design or process and ensuring the highest standards are maintained across every project."

Wills is a member of the Chartered Quality Institute and has worked on-site, as well as in quality management roles for national construction firms, bringing a balance of practical experience and theoretical knowledge.