Offsite construction and manufacturing specialist Merit has appointed Steve Barrett as operations director.
The Cramlington-based firm has promoted Mr Barrett who has more than 20 years of experience and joined Merit in 2021 as project director. He has previously worked in senior operational roles at Jacobs, the international consultancy, and Laing O’Rourke. Merit’s CEO, Tony Wells, said: “Our newest appointment to Merit’s board of directors cements our commitment to delivering the highest rates of productivity within the construction industry. Having already made an impact in his role as project director, we are delighted to welcome Steve into his new role as operations director to support Merit’s high period of growth.
“With operational efficiency, innovation and health and safety in mind, Steve’s extensive expertise will play a major role in further enhancing Merit’s offsite manufacturing capabilities.” Mr Barrett said: “I’ve held operations roles in construction and engineering for over two decades now and am all too aware of the limitations and challenges that hamper traditional construction.
