New boss aims to grow businesses drainage Corbridge

A FAMILY business ownership drainage has taken on a new boss who wants to expand the company's work in Northumberland construction and civil engineering industries. Corbridge-based Joyce Construction and Civils (JC & C), drainage specialist, Groundworks and external works, has appointed Mark Gibson as the new managing director. A second-generation family business, the roots of the company lie in Northumberland drainage for agricultural communities, but in recent years has expanded in other markets. Bringing 20 years of experience in engineering and project management company, Gibson, 36, from Sunderland, putting the skills and expertise to good use in the further development of the construction and civil works business, securing large contracts and increase brand awareness. Gibson said: "These are exciting times for the JC & C for further expansion into new markets will exhibit new contracts and opportunities. My task is to ensure that the opportunities and maximize the company's reputation for top-class service continues to grow. "I have extensive knowledge in project management and soil and sub-structure works to help take the JC & C to the next level, making it the market leader in solutions for the construction and civil engineering. I love being part of a team of motivated and ambitious and hope my future here. ' Joyce Construction and Civils, who recently moved into a new office and a purpose-built workshop in Corbridge, proud of the highly skilled workforce and many, many of them in the company for over 20 years. Gibson began his career at age 16 as an apprentice to Sir Robert McAlpine, one of the UK's largest construction and engineering company, and remained there for 20 years. He rose to become a senior project manager in there and continue to learn and gain a number of qualifications including BSc Construction Management and membership of the Chartered Institute of Building. It was there that he first came across the company, then known as the drainage Joyce, when he worked at a number of major projects. When there is an opportunity for a new managing director in rebranded JC & C, a wealth of industry knowledge and business experience makes it the perfect candidate.