Following the 2022 acquisition construction specialists KMCS, KPMG has hired Wes Jesson from Linesight as manging director of the renamed KPMG Construction Advisory.

Jesson, who took up the role in January, has over 18 years’ experience working across diverse sectors of the construction industry including large scale infrastructure, commercial and residential projects in Ireland, the UK and Middle East.

KPMG said that more recently his focus has been on account management for international clients in Ireland and across Europe.

KPMG Construction Advisory offers services related to construction project management, cost consultancy, mechanical and electrical cost management and consultancy services. Team members have worked on a diverse range of projects in Ireland, the UK, mainland Europe and Asia, according to KPMG.

The firm stated that KMCS founder Nigel Spence will continue to act as a senior consultant to the business.

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Wes Jesson (40) commented: “We manage all aspects of our clients’ projects and help ensure successful project delivery both from a cost and schedule perspective. We know that the market really values quality, efficiency and certainty in the planning and execution of all aspects of major construction projects and we’re committed to fully delivering on those expectations.”

KPMG managing partner Seamus Hand added: “We’re delighted to welcome Wes to KPMG. We have ambitious plans for our Construction Advisory team to further support the increasing international client demand for independent, experienced cost and project management advice on their construction projects.

“I’m confident that Wes and his expanding team will be well positioned to meet the ever changing and exciting needs of our clients across a number of industry sectors.”

“I’d also like to recognise the role that Nigel has had in founding and building the current success in the business.

Photo: Wes Jesson (right) with Seamus Hand