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Engineering and consulting firm Egis has appointed Mark Docherty as its new energy director for the UK and Ireland, with the Edinburgh-based role focused on expanding its grid and renewable energy services.
Mr Docherty joins from Arcadis, where he was global offshore wind practice lead and partner, as well as UK sector leader for networks and energy.
He brings 38 years of experience in the energy sector and has previously held senior positions at Turner & Townsend, SSE and Scottish Power.
In his new role, he will lead the growth of Egis’s energy division across the UK and Ireland, focusing on grid infrastructure, renewables, team development and supporting communities through the energy transition.
His remit will also cover challenges including electrification, digitalisation and energy security as the sector adapts to changing demand and infrastructure requirements.
The company operates in more than 70 countries and employs 23,500 people worldwide.
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Joanne Moran, sustainable resources director for the UK and Ireland at Egis, said: "Energy is an important part of our business in the UK and Ireland, and Mark's appointment gives us the leadership to accelerate its growth.
"His experience across offshore wind, networks and major infrastructure programmes will strengthen the support we offer our clients, while his strong track record of building teams and securing new business will be central to our plans."
Mark Docherty, energy director for the UK and Ireland at Egis, said: "The energy sector is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history.
"As we navigate the challenges of energy security, increasing electrification, and digitisation of society, we have a unique opportunity to shape a more sustainable, resilient and connected energy system to serve our communities.
"I’m excited by this opportunity to build on Egis’s strong foundations in grid and renewable energy while further expanding our capabilities to support the evolving needs of our sector and our clients."