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04/11/2025

Henry Brothers Appoints New MD For NI And Scotland

Henry Brothers, a prominent construction firm that is part of the Henry Group, has appointed Jody Wilkinson as its new Managing Director for Northern Ireland and Scotland.

The appointment is aligned with the company's strategic growth ambitions and is modelled on the successful structure of its English-based business arm, Henry Brothers Construction.

Mr. Wilkinson brings over 20 years of experience in the construction sector, having previously held positions with major firms including AECOM, Sweett Group, and Davis Langdon. He is a Fellow of both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Association of Project Managers, and has experience in delivering complex infrastructure initiatives and managing large international teams.

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The move comes during a period of sustained growth for Henry Brothers, which is currently delivering several significant projects across the region, including:

–The £40 million Queen's-led Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Centre.

–A new £13.5m Driver and Vehicle Test Centre in Mallusk.

–The recently awarded £36m Queens Momentum One Zero project.

David Henry, CEO of Henry Group, stated that the recruitment is directly aligned with strategic goals: "The recruitment of Jody into this role is directly aligned with the delivery of our strategic growth ambitions and has been modelled on the structure and success of Henry Brothers Construction, the arm of our business based in England.

"Jody has a wealth of experience in the construction sector, and I am confident that he will provide valuable support to me at CEO level, and to the wider Henry Brothers teams in Northern Ireland and Scotland. I would like to give Jody a warm welcome and look forward to seeing him contribute to our continued growth."

Commenting on his new role, Mr. Wilkinson expressed enthusiasm for the challenge: "My role reflects the company's ambitious vision and I look forward to supporting that through delivering high-quality projects, fostering strong client relationships, and further developing our talented teams across Northern Ireland and Scotland. Henry Brothers has a reputation for excellence and community involvement, and I am eager to contribute to its continued success."

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