Mumford has also led business units, working at board level, with accountability and oversight for delivering global engineering design and programme management services responsible for safety, financial, people and overall business performance. He has previously held senior positions within a range of construction industry related organisations.
Jim O’Sullivan, chief executive said: “I congratulate Peter on his appointment and am pleased he will continue with Highways England and the Executive Team as we deliver the Government’s £15bn road investment programme.”
Mumford said: “I am delighted to be joining Highways England at such an exciting time as we focus on delivering our significant portfolio of major projects and continue to prepare for the next roads investment period and beyond. With so much achieved in recent years, I look forward to working with our leadership and teams across the business as we continue to focus on safety, customer and delivery towards the aim of safer, smoother and more sustainable roads.”
Highways England’s appoints executive director of projects
Highways England has appointed Peter Mumford as its executive director of projects & capital portfolio management as of the 1 February 2018. He has UK and international project and programme experience across rail, road, airports and utilities.
