A Lancashire-based engineering company has announced the appointment of a new experienced contracts manager as they continue their growth throughout the UK.

Joining mechanical and fabrication experts Walker Engineering with almost five decades of experience in the sector, Ian Brown has previously worked for a host of well-established firms throughout the North West, with his latest role coming at Cheshire-based DRB Group between June 2015 and January 2023.

Ian’s contract management experience dates back to 1999, and his new role at Walker Engineering will focus on everything from client management, the estimation and procurement of materials, and the leadership of on-site teams to ensure client projects are delivered in a timely manner.

Andy Walker, managing director at Walker Engineering, 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.”

Ian himself added: “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 both new and old.”

Ian’s appointment comes after Walker Engineering reported 10 new large project wins in Q1 of 2023, totalling in excess of £725,000.

Delivering mechanical and fabrication, mechanical and electrical installation, and maintenance from its Skelmersdale base, Walker Engineering’s latest project wins span the whole country, from Glasgow, Preston, and Birkenhead in the north to Cambridge and Lowestoft in the south.

With more than £1.5m of work also quoted in for January, Walker Engineering are already well on course to better their record turnover of £3.9m from the previous year.