Victor Young has been appointed as Industry Director, Communications and Utilities for Aurecon, covering the Energy, Water, and Data and Telecommunications markets. Former Industry Director, Colin Dominish, moves into a new role as Client Relationship Director for Aurecon.

Young joins Aurecon from the Energy Division of Leighton Contractors where he was Manager, Power Generation. Prior to this he worked in a number of roles with Siemens Energy in both Asia Pacific and Germany.

A mechanical engineer, with a long track record in power generation and oil and gas, Young has lived and worked in the UK, Australia, Asia and Germany with roles respectively covering Europe/Middle East/India, Australia, South East Asia, and Global. Young will report to Stephen Wells, Chief Business Development Officer.

Wells commented, “We know there remains tremendous opportunity for Aurecon in the Energy, Water and Data and Telecommunications markets and Victor’s experience globally with leading technology providers and constructors will ensure we capture increased market share.”

“I am excited to join Aurecon as we journey from traditional services towards offering real value based solutions closely aligned with our clients’ needs. The company is very well positioned, especially in areas of the world where major infrastructure is really needed, and innovative solutions are required to satisfy the ever increasing challenges facing our clients. We will therefore be increasing our focus on serving clients in Africa, Asia and Middle East as well as serving our current clients,” added Young.