Slade will step into the position in February 2026, taking on from Mark Arrandale, who has been performing up since October and now returns to his finance director submit.
A certified solicitor specialising in main tasks, development and engineering, Slade joined Balfour Beatty 4 years in the past as managing counsel.
She was appointed space director for UK regional civils in March 2024 after earlier spending six years at Costain in senior authorized and company roles.
Since taking over operational duty within the North West, Slade has led a consolidation of the regional civils footprint, sharpened operational efficiency and overseen the supply of a collection of award-winning schemes throughout transport and flood and coastal work.
Nick Crossfield, divisional chief government of UK development providers at Balfour Beatty, stated: “Kay is an excellent chief whose deep business experience and confirmed file of supply communicate for themselves.
“I’m delighted she has agreed to take the helm as managing director as we sit up for a powerful pipeline of alternatives and proceed to ship for our prospects.”
Slade added: “Having joined Balfour Beatty as managing counsel 4 years in the past, progressing to managing director displays each the breadth of alternative accessible and the corporate’s robust dedication to growing expertise and supporting profession progress.”




