Paul Gandy, the former construction boss of Multiplex, has joined Bovis Lend Lease’s southern division as operations director.

Gandy, who left Multiplex in 2005, has joined Bovis from Carillion. He will report to Julian Daniel, the head of UK south at the contractor, who said: “I'm delighted to have him on board. Paul will oversee delivery, allowing me to concentrate on client relationships and business opportunities.”

Gandy’s is the latest in a string of high-profile appointments at Bovis over the past two years. Since Murray Coleman was brought in as chief executive in July 2006, Nick Pollard has joined from Skanska as chief operating officer and both the southern and northern businesses have been overhauled.

Gandy had been at Carillion since it bought Mowlem in 2006, a firm he joined from Multiplex shortly before its acquisition. He was managing director of projects and construction.

He left Multiplex after working as project director of the Australian firm’s Wembley stadium project for two years.

After a spell in Gibraltar. It is understood that he was in the process of setting up his own PFI consulting business before being offered the job at Mowlem.