WSP has appointed Andy Temple as executive managing director for its Property and Buildings business in the UK and Ireland. 

The appointment sees Temple take over the role from Kamran Moazami, who has moved into a new role within WSP as executive design principal.

Moazami has led the UK Property and Buildings business for many years, overseeing the design and delivery of more than 30 million square feet of building projects worldwide, including The Shard, 22 Bishopsgate and One Blackfriars. His leadership has been instrumental in strengthening WSP’s capabilities and delivering high-profile, complex projects across the UK and internationally.

Temple, previously senior operations director for WSP’s Property and Buildings business, brings more than 20 years’ experience delivering large, complex, multi-disciplinary projects across healthcare, commercial and residential sectors, including tall buildings.

In the role, he will be focused on driving strategic growth by supporting sector, national and international business development along with enhancing WSP’s culture of integrated technical excellence and innovation.

Paul Reilly, president and managing director for WSP UK and Ireland, said: “Kamran has done a fantastic job building our world-renowned Property and Buildings team. As an already accomplished leader, I am confident Andy will build on the strong foundations of our Property and Buildings business and continue to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients and communities.”

Temple added: “I’m thrilled to take on this role, leading a dynamic and diverse team focused on delivering holistic engineering and total solutions. I’m looking forward to driving strategic growth and strengthening client relationships through continuing to deliver innovative designs and world-class outcomes."