Jarvis chief operating officer Andrew Lezala will join Metronet as chief executive officer in June 2005.

Andrew Lezala has resigned as Jarvis chief operating officer. He is to join Metronet in June 2005 as chief executive officer.

Lezala joined Jarvis in 2003 as chief executive of Jarvis Rail and was appointed chief operating officer of the group in October 2004.

Alan Lovell, chief executive of Jarvis, said: 'I would like to thank Andrew for his contribution to the Group and most particularly in assisting me to refocus Jarvis on its core rail, road and plant operations. He has played an important role in helping the group through difficult times.

Jarvis said it was currently looking for a replacement.