John Sisk & Son has announced that Stephen Bowcott has replaced Gary Crabtree as its managing director.

Stephen Bowcott

Stephen Bowcott (pictured) has been appointed managing director of John Sisk & Son, the construction arm of Sisk Group.

He will take up the role in September, replacing Gary Crabtree, who will remain with the business in an advisory capacity, a statement from Sisk said.

Sisk added: 鈥淏owcott brings a strong track record of success in the senior leadership of major construction organisations鈥�.

Previoisuly Bowcott was chief operating officer at Kier following its takeover of May Gurney in 2013. It was announced in April that he was stepping down from the role.