- KPMG appoints Wes Jesson as Managing Director of KPMG Construction Advisory (formerly known as KMCS@KPMG) in a continued expansion of KPMG’s advisory services
- Renaming of business to KPMG Construction Advisory signals a broadening of construction related services following the acquisition of the former KMCS business in early 2022
- KPMG Construction Advisory is a leading provider of construction project management, cost consultancy, project controls and mechanical & electrical cost management services and with this appointment the business is positioning itself for the next phase of growth
New Managing Director
Following the acquisition in April last year of construction specialists KMCS, KPMG has announced the appointment of Wes Jesson as the new Manging Director of the renamed KPMG Construction Advisory. KMCS founder Nigel Spence will continue to act as a senior consultant to the business.
Wes Jesson joins KPMG Construction Advisory from Linesight and has over 18 years’ experience working across diverse sectors of the construction industry including large scale infrastructure, commercial and residential projects in Ireland, the UK and Middle East and more recently his focus has been on key account management for international mission critical clients in Ireland and across Europe.
The team at KPMG Construction Advisory
The team in KPMG Construction Advisory has an extensive background in construction project management, cost consultancy, mechanical & electrical cost management and consultancy services and have worked on a diverse range of projects both locally in Ireland and globally throughout the UK, Mainland Europe and Asia.
Seamus Hand, Managing Partner of KPMG in Ireland said: “We’re delighted to welcome Wes to KPMG. We have ambitious plans for our Construction Advisory team to further support the increasing international client demand for independent, experienced cost and project management advice on their construction projects. I’d also like to recognise the role that Nigel has had in founding and building the current success in the business. I’m confident that Wes and his expanding team will be well positioned to meet the ever changing and exciting needs of our clients across a number of industry sectors.”
Wes Jesson, Managing Director of KPMG Construction Advisory said: “I’m excited to be leading the great team of professionals at KPMG Construction Advisory and building on the already strong reputation the business has built up in the construction sector. We manage all aspects of our clients’ projects and help ensure successful project delivery both from a cost and schedule perspective. We know that the market really values quality, efficiency and certainty in the planning and execution of all aspects of major construction projects and we’re committed to fully delivering on those expectations. We’re excited for the future of the business and our ability to scale and grow our team to offer key construction consultancy services to local and international clients with the full support of the wider KPMG Business.”
Get in touch
For further information on the services provided by KPMG Construction Advisory, please contact Wes Jesson, Managing Director. We'd be delighted to hear from you.
Wes Jesson
Managing Director
KPMG in Ireland
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