Ben Hull has been appointed as the national education director of Tilbury Douglas. Hull started his career as a sponsored undergraduate and progressed to various operational roles, including construction project manager and contracts manager. In his new role, he aims to accelerate the modernisation of the education sector, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions. He said the education sector is embracing technological advancements and leading the way in several areas, including carbon reduction and modern methods of construction.
The appointment comes after Tilbury Douglas was awarded the contract to lead the construction of St Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy in Derby, which is the UK’s first purpose-built biophilic primary school with net-zero carbon emissions. The company’s strategic director, Andrew Jowett, welcomed Hull’s appointment, describing it as a significant role within the company and hailing his extensive industry knowledge.
Tilbury Douglas was formerly known as Interserve Construction and split from the Interserve Group in June 2020. Despite the company’s progress in settling historical disputes and a full exit from legacy energy-from-waste contracts, it announced a drop in profit earlier this year. The company is still owned by investors of the Interserve Group.
Hull’s new role will provide him with an opportunity to help further push these education sector innovations forward, and he hopes to play a significant role in modernising the sector. His focus on reducing carbon emissions aligns with the company’s efforts to bolster its green credentials, which is evident in its recent projects. The company’s appointment to construct St Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy is an excellent example of its commitment to the environment, as it is the UK’s first purpose-built biophilic primary school with net-zero carbon emissions.