Logistics and security specialists Wilson James have appointed Peter Jacobs as managing director of construction and integrated solutions.

Peter joined Wilson James last year as a non-executive board director.

Previously Peter was the managing director of Morgan Sindall’s London and Airports division and President of The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

Peter also spent twenty four years at Bovis Lend Lease, where he was a director for ten years and headed up the team behind the London 2012 Athletes village.

Wilson James are currently the logistics consultants for the planning application at 22 Bishopsgate in the City of London.

Peter Jacobs said;" I am delighted to join Wilson James as Managing Director of the Construction Logistics and Integrated Solutions business. Logistics has always been critical to the successful delivery of complex construction projects. The increasing impact of BIM and off site fabrication in the industry will provide an opportunity to increase productivity on site, but only if there is professional and disciplined logistical support. Wilson James is a market leader in logistics and security and I look forward to working with the team to develop innovative, safe, sustainable and efficient solutions for our clients."