Atkins has appointed Jo Jarman as finance director for its UK and Europe business.

Jarman, who has over 20 years’ experience in the construction and professional services sector, joins Atkins from Skanska where she held a number of senior leadership positions, including finance director for its UK operations. 

Prior to Skanska, she held senior finance roles at Amey and Atkins.

Richard Robinson, Atkins UK and Europe CEO, said: “We welcome Jo during an exciting time for Atkins as we continue to lay the foundations for long term growth by supporting clients in new and innovative ways. Jo’s exceptional leadership qualities and her broader commercial experience of joint venture and alliance delivery models will be a great asset to our business.”

Jarman said: “It’s great to be back at Atkins which is at the forefront of the industry’s drive to become more productive through digital transformation. I now look forward to working with our talented teams as we focus on sustainable, long-term growth.”

Jarman, who joined Atkins on 26 April, will replace current UK and Europe finance director Mark Anderson who leaves the company on 21 May to take a career break.