RLB raids rival to beef up health team

Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has poached Kyle McClelland to head up its healthcare business across London and the South-east.

McClelland (pictured) joins next month from Turner & Townsend where he was a director of the firm’s health project management team in London, having worked at T&T for two and a half years.

Andrew Reynolds, UK and Global Board Director for RLB, said: “The appointment strengthens our healthcare and PM offering in London.

”The last 12 months has seen us attract some of the best talent in the healthcare estates arena and the projects that we are winning as a result of this expertise and experience reflect that.

RLB has been increasing its work in health over the past year with the firm working on more than 60 schemes across the country including jobs at the University of Leicester Hospital, Royal Berkshire Hospital as well as deals for Camden and Islington NHS.