WSP has announced the appointment of Sharif Narouz as major programme director for the UK and Ireland.

Sharif brings extensive experience from senior client roles at AWE, Crossrail and TfL, most recently leading a £5bn+ programme in the defence nuclear sector.

He is an accredited NISTA Tier 1 project reviewer and actively contributes to the Institution of Civil Engineers-sponsored Infrastructure Client Group, with a particular focus on Project 13 and enterprise alliances.

Graeme Forbes, head of project, cost and commercial management (PMCM) at WSP, said: “Sharif’s appointment reflects our ambition to grow our major commissions capability and deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.

“His leadership experience and industry insight will be invaluable as we continue to shape and deliver some of the UK and Ireland’s most significant programmes from inception through to completion.”

Sharif Narouz added: “I’m excited to join WSP and contribute to delivering some of the UK and Ireland’s most complex and transformative programmes. I look forward to working with colleagues and clients to drive innovation and create lasting value.”