Having started as an auditor with Ernst & Young in London, Matt progressed into senior financial roles in infrastructure and construction businesses.

He has worked for large organisations including Heathrow Limited, Laing O’Rourke and McCarthy & Stone. Whilst at Heathrow Limited, Mr Gill was the CFO of Stansted Airport and Budapest Airport and during his time at Laing O’Rourke, he was group financial controller and the finance director of operations in UK, Middle East and Canada.

Paul Gandy, chief executive officer at Tilbury Douglas, said: “Matt will join the business as member of our board, providing leadership on financial matters. Matt’s key area of focus will be the continued development of our business plan as an independent company.”

Mr Gill will take over from George Restall, currently finance director, who is retiring later this year.

Mr Gandy added: “We thank George for all his time and effort spent with the business and wish him well for his next chapter, in which he will be pursuing his hobbies outside of construction.”

Mr Gill said: “The business has recently started its next chapter and continues to be customer-focused, with strong support from its shareholders. I look forward to meeting more of my new colleagues over the coming weeks and playing a part in developing the business further.”