Tilbury Douglas hires regional director from Vinci in Yorkshire and North East

Dave Clarke will lead the contractor’s regional building business across the two regions.

Clarke began his career with Shepherd Construction in 2006 before moving to Wates in 2015, where he held the position of operations director.

He subsequently joined Vinci, taking responsibility for construction across Yorkshire and the North East.

Clarke brings more than 20 years’ experience in the construction sector to the London-headquartered contractor with work spanning a range of markets including education and healthcare.

Simon Butler, managing director of regional building at Tilbury Douglas, said: “We are pleased to welcome Dave to Tilbury Douglas. Regional Building continues to grow in the North, supported by our national and regional framework positions and strong local relationships.

“Dave’s operational experience will strengthen our team as we continue to deliver projects for our customers across Yorkshire and the North East.”

Clarke said: “People are central to successful project delivery, and I look forward to working with our teams and partners to build on the region’s strengths, develop our talent and support continued growth.”

Tilbury Douglas has more than 140 years’ experience and works across sectors including health, education, water, defence, justice and civic estates. Its regional offices serving Yorkshire and the North East include Castleford, Sheffield, and Stockton-on-Tees.

The appointment follows a flurry of regional appointments in June, when Simon Butler became managing director of regional building and Martin Horne was appointed regional managing director for building north, with responsibility for Yorkshire, the North East, and the North West.

The contractor is currently delivering the new Halifax Leisure Centre for Calderdale Council, with construction having started in May 2026.