Stewart Brundell Promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Willmott Dixon’s Construction Business

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28 August 2025

The Managing Director of Willmott Dixon’s London & East region, Stewart Brundell, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of the company’s Construction business.

This follows John Waterman’s decision to step down as the Construction division’s COO after ten years in the role.

Stewart has been with Willmott Dixon for 40 years, having joined its trainee management programme before becoming the company’s first ever Trainee of the Year.

Willmott Dixon’s construction business turns over £1 billion a year and is responsible for delivering projects such as Stockport Interchange and the restoration of the Bristol Beacon performance venue.

Replacing Stewart in the role of Managing Director of Willmott Dixon’s London & East region is Simon Ramage, currently Director of Delivery, who will initially take on the role of Deputy MD before taking on the full MD role in January 2026. Simon is also a former Willmott Dixon Trainee of the Year winner with almost 30 years service under his belt.

 Other new appointments with the construction leadership team include Anthony Dillon, MD in the North, overseeing growth, and Peter Owen, MD in the Midlands, supporting operational delivery. Also, Richard Cotter has been appointed to support the Construction Board as a Non-Executive Director. 

Graham Dundas, Willmott Dixon’s Chief Executive Officer, said: "Stewart's promotion to COO reflects both his exceptional track record and our focus on creating the right platform for our next stage of growth. His near 40-year career from trainee to COO is a tremendous success story and demonstrates the strength of our succession planning.

"These appointments come at an exciting time as we see exceptional opportunities across our core markets. With Stewart leading our construction operations and Simon taking the helm at London & East, we have the right leadership team in place to drive our ambitious long-term plans."

Picture: a photograph of Stewart Brundell. Image Credit: Willmott Dixon

Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 28 August 2025

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