Building envelope contractor Longworth Group and its subsidiaries Longworth Building Services (LBS) and Longworth Hard Metals (LHM) have re-structured their Board of Directors in response to the company’s ongoing success and continued growth, both in terms of staff and turnover.
The business said the re-structuring is the result of a thoughtful and thorough planning process, with a strong focus on supporting the company’s ambitious objectives for the future, as well as continuing to deliver excellence for customers, staff, and suppliers.
The changes, commencing January 2025, are part of a carefully planned evolution designed to strengthen leadership capabilities and further support the company’s long-term growth objectives.
Karl Smith will be appointed group managing director, assuming responsibility for the day-to-day performance of all departments and businesses within the Longworth Group.
Paul Smith will take on the newly established joint role of chairman and CEO, where he will focus on providing strategic oversight for the group. This includes nurturing key client relationships, exploring new opportunities, and offering high-level guidance to ensure the long-term success of the business.
Sarah Burke will be appointed Group SHEQ director, overseeing the People Department, including HR, Training & Development, Health, Safety, and Quality.
Steven Hayes will be appointed construction director at Longworth Building Services (LBS), where he will oversee the delivery of all construction projects.
Lee Smith will take on the role of group operations director, responsible for overseeing all operational aspects across the group. Lee will focus on optimising project planning and execution to ensure maximum efficiency and customer satisfaction at all stages of the project lifecycle.
Steven Jones will continue in his role as pre-construction director for Longworth Group, further supporting the group’s expanding portfolio.
Stephen Barnett will continue as design & procurement director and Andrew Desmonde will remain the managing director of LHM, with continued support from the board to further the success and expansion of this important division.
Commenting on the changes, Paul Smith said: “This restructuring has been carefully planned to ensure that we are well-positioned for the future. The new leadership roles will enable us to deliver even greater results for our clients, our staff, and our business partners. We are confident that these strategic changes will support our continued growth and success as we move forward.”
Paul continued: “I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all of our customers and supply chain partners for your unwavering support and commitment to Longworth over the years. We remain fully dedicated to maintaining the strong relationships we’ve built and look forward to collaborating with you on even more successful projects in the future.”
