We are delighted to announce that Alison Cox, currently Project Director at Battersea Power Station Phase 3A, will be joining Sir Robert McAlpine’s Executive Board as Executive Director Engineering and Technical Services.
A Chartered Civil Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Alison is currently Project Director on Battersea Power Station Phase 3A. Through her 25 years’ experience in the industry, she has established a reputation as an exceptional professional, a leader and a driver of technical excellence.
Her ascension journey to the Executive Board is likely to inspire many. She started as a student sponsored by Sir Robert McAlpine completing her first summer placement on site at Holborn Bars in 1989. Since then she has worked her way up through the engineering roles within the business, on projects including wind farms, Croydon Tramlink, the Jubilee Line Extension, various new build and refurbishment office and mixed use schemes, and Bloomberg.
She brings with her a clear understanding of the business, our recent history, a strong project-focus and established relationships with people in all regions and roles across the company.
"This is a fantastic opportunity to take everything I have learnt through working in the business over the last 25 years, and use that to help shape our future success. It's great that I will be working alongside Boyd to have a proper transition into the role, and I plan to use that continuity to build on the strong foundations that he has created."
Alison Cox
Alison succeeds to Boyd McFee on the Executive Board. After an astounding 40 years of service, Boyd McFee has decided that he will retire from his role as Executive Director in August 2020. Boyd has been involved in countless projects, challenges and chapters of our story. His commitment to technical excellence mixed with his uniquely likable personal touch have made him part of Sir Robert McAlpine’s DNA forever.
"I am absolutely delighted that Alison is going to be my successor. Alison exudes all that is great about being part of the Sir Robert McAlpine family and organisation. I am sure that she will drive our pursuit of engineering excellence in all that we do and I look forward to working with her in coming months to ensure a smooth transition."
Boyd McFee
In line with our commitment to leading by example on diversity and inclusion, and inspiring industry wide change, we are proud to be the headline sponsor of this year’s Women in Construction Summit.
On 2nd April, we had the privilege to host four MPs from the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee for a visit at the Battersea Power Station Phase 3 site, as part of their inquiry on Modern Methods of Construction.
