Cloud-based cost and carbon estimating software developer Sterling DCS has appointed Alistair Kirk as non-executive advisor to its leadership team.
Kirk brings more than three decades of experience leading major programmes across infrastructure, transport and defence. His career has included senior executive roles at HS2 Ltd, Arcadis, Network Rail and BAE Systems, where he was responsible for programme strategy, governance, commercial leadership and organisational transformation on some of the world’s largest and most complex programmes.
In his new role, Kirk will work alongside Sterling’s executive leadership team to provide independent strategic advice, industry insight and governance support as the company scales its business, develops new partnerships and continues product development.
Sterling’s platform brings together cost planning, resource-based cost estimating, embodied carbon estimating, digital takeoff, forecasting, lifecycle management and reporting within a single cloud system, and is used by organisations across the construction, infrastructure, defence, energy and public sectors.
Kirk said: “I am delighted to be joining Sterling at such an exciting stage in the company’s journey. The construction industry is evolving rapidly and organisations are looking for better ways to connect cost, carbon and project data to make faster and more informed decisions.
“Sterling has developed a modern platform that genuinely addresses these challenges. The combination of innovation, technical capability and a clear long-term vision gives the business an excellent foundation for continued growth. I look forward to supporting the leadership team as they continue to establish Sterling as one of the leading solutions for cost and carbon estimating.”
Steve Brunning, chief executive of Sterling, said: “Our ambition is to build the construction industry’s leading platform for integrated cost and carbon estimating. Organisations are looking for better ways to improve certainty, reduce risk and meet increasingly demanding sustainability targets, and Sterling is uniquely positioned to help them achieve that.
“Bringing someone of Alistair’s calibre to Sterling reflects both our ambition and our commitment to supporting customers delivering some of the most complex infrastructure programmes in the UK and internationally. His strategic insight and programme leadership will be invaluable as we continue to grow.”
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