Bob Priestley has been appointed to the Board of Directors as construction director at Priestley Construction. The company has also promoted Dan Wright to commercial manager, following a string of new contract wins. Both have an impressive track-record in the construction industry.
Bob joined the company in 2021 as a contracts manager and quickly impressed, being promoted to head of construction in 2022. Bob has more than 35 years industry experience and is a well-known and respected construction manager who has successfully overseen several multi-million-pound developments and headed up regional business units across Yorkshire, the Midlands and the North West. Dan, who previously was Priestley’s senior quantity surveyor, can demonstrate more than 20 years industry experience across all sectors, including the residential and student accommodation markets. Dan joined Priestley Construction 16 months ago and has previously undertaken project manager and operations director roles at other well-known companies.
Bob said: “I am thrilled to be joining the Board and taking a key role in the evolution and continued growth of this impressive business.
“In my new role, I will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of all our construction projects, with a current value in excess of £80 million. These involve delivering a total of over 500 apartments and houses, hotels, industrial units, and office schemes for our valued clients across the UK.
“Renovating historic and listed buildings has been our staple here at Priestley Construction and I’m looking forward to enhancing this reputation further as well as growing our business in the commercial sector including the industrial, office and hotel markets.
“We’re also currently working on an up-market bar and restaurant project in Islington, London and plan to expand further in the capital, as well as working with overseas clients keen to invest in the UK.”
Dan said: “It’s a great business and a great team. In my new role, I will oversee our projects from start to finish, with my focus being firmly on delivering all projects within budget.”
Nathan Priestley, founder and CEO of the Priestley Group, said: “Bob and Dan are both trusted construction stalwarts that know how to win, manage and deliver projects and they will both be instrumental in growing our business.
“These promotions continue our policy of promoting from within and rewarding dedication, hard work, and delivery on our company principles.”
