Construction firm Stepnell has opened a new office in Liverpool, as it looks to expand into the North-west.

The new office, located on the Albert Docks, will allow Stepnell to provide dedicated support to projects in the region, focusing on sectors including education, healthcare and commercial.

The Liverpool office will serve as a hub for building strong relationships with local supply chains, with particular emphasis on developing framework opportunities.

The company already has experience delivering projects across the East and West Midlands as well as South of England. It says it is well positioned to serve a broader range of clients across the UK through a growing regional presence.

Tom Sewell, director at Stepnell, said: “The North-west is a region full of potential and growth and our new Liverpool office puts us right at the heart of this opportunity, enabling us to work closely with local businesses, strengthen our partnerships, and further diversify our project portfolio.

“By establishing this office, we can build on our existing frameworks, be agile in responding to client needs, and add significant value to the communities we work in, with particular emphasis on opportunities in the public sector, from healthcare to higher education.”

Stepnell has also appointed Peter Commins as non-executive director who was previously with Kier and has extensive knowledge of the North-west market.

Another recent appointment is Louise Morris as business development manager, formerly of SCAPE.

She said: “It is an exciting time to be joining Stepnell as it expands into the North-west region.

“I look forward to applying my experience to support the company’s ambitious growth here, focusing on opportunities that align with our clients' needs, developing strong relationships, and further broadening our project portfolio.”