Severfield appoints Paul McNerney as new CEO

Published 13/08/2025, 07:20
Severfield appoints Paul McNerney as new CEO

LONDON - Severfield plc, a UK structural steel group, announced Wednesday the appointment of Paul McNerney as its new Chief Executive Officer. McNerney will assume the role in autumn 2025, with a specific start date to be confirmed later.

McNerney joins Severfield with over 25 years of leadership experience in the construction and engineering sector. He currently serves as Director of Clients and Government at Laing O’Rourke, where he has held various senior positions including Managing Director of the UK construction business, Select Plant Hire, Explore Manufacturing, and Crown House Technologies.

At Laing O’Rourke, McNerney led a £1.3 billion business across sectors including healthcare, data centers, and aviation. His experience includes involvement in projects such as the Oxford University Humanities campus and Everton’s stadium, both of which were Severfield projects.

McNerney’s international experience includes establishing infrastructure operations in New South Wales, Australia. He is a Chartered Surveyor and serves on the CBI UK Competitiveness Committee and the Liverpool-Manchester Railway Partnership Board.

Charlie Cornish, Chair of Severfield, said in the press release statement that McNerney’s "blend of strategic acumen, operational delivery, particularly in construction, and international perspective" makes him "an ideal choice to lead the Group through its rebuilding process."

McNerney stated he was "delighted to be joining Severfield at such a pivotal time" and looked forward to "working with the Board, our talented teams, and customers."

The appointment follows what the company described as a comprehensive executive search process.

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