RLB appoints senior lead reflecting its investment in UK regions and growth sectors

Leading Northern construction, property and management consultancy, Rider Levett Bucknall UK has appointed Mark Grayson as National Head of Industrial & Manufacturing, signalling its commitment to the region as well as the Industrial & Manufacturing sector.

Grayson joins from Faithful+Gould where he headed up a team that grew their revenue by delivering global clients’ projects into local markets. Grayson will take a similar approach in his new role, capitalising on the established RLB global connections and key clients to drive growth and delivery in UK regions. Alongside his specialised experience in the automation of industrial and manufacturing estates for the food & beverage and automotive sectors, Mark will also bring knowledge of decarbonisation activity for the built environment.

Born and bred in Yorkshire, Mark will play a key part in the strategic vision for the region as well as a national lead. This senior appointment aligns with RLB’s commitment to the North and to the levelling out and spread of economic wealth and job opportunities across the UK. The appointment also demonstrates the organisation’s intent to grow its stake in the manufacturing sector, with a rebranding of its sector from Industrial & Logistics to Industrial & Manufacturing, in addition to Grayson’s appointment.

Matt Summerhill, Managing Partner for RLB UK comments, “Mark’s appointment reflects how integral the North is to us as a region and the importance of the region to our growth as a company. With the North steeped in manufacturing history it makes perfect sense for Mark, who comes from Sheffield and whose experience lies within the manufacturing & built environment to join RLB.”

“RLB’s drive to not only grow its regional markets but the focus on the Industrial and Manufacturing sector was instrumental in wanting to join the team,” continues Mark. “Understanding that RLB value and recognise the opportunities on a regional and sector level and knowing that my skill and experience matched this ambition felt like the perfect move.”