John Pelton will head up the firm鈥檚 project, programme and commerical management

John pelton

Mott MacDonald has appointed John Pelton as its global practice lead for project, programme and commercial management (PPCM).

He joins following seven years at rival engineer CH2M, which during the summer was acquired by US rival Jacobs for 拢2.5bn.

He held several positions there, including strategic projects director for Crossrail and led the HS2 efficiency challenge programme team.

Most recently he was director of CH2M鈥檚 programme delivery partner joint venture, which supports Highways England鈥檚 major projects transformation programme.

Keith Howells, chairman of Mott MacDonald, said Pelton鈥檚 appointment will help it deliver 鈥渕ore of the world鈥檚 largest infrastructure projects and programmes鈥, adding it is the first of many it will be making to 鈥漵upport and develop our capability and service offering in this area鈥.