Chief executive Brian Adams will leave CSCS at Christmas

The chief executive of the CSCS skills card scheme has stepped down from the role, it was confirmed today.

A spokesperson for the CSCS confirmed Brian Adams will leave CSCS at Christmas to pursue outside interests.

The incoming chief executive will be tasked with finding a new partner to administer the scheme, after CITB-ConstructionSkills announced it intends to cut ties with the card scheme by 2016.

A statement from the CSCS Board said: “We want to sincerely thank Brian for his leadership and contribution to the scheme and wish him every success for the future.”