Category: Corporate

Complete construction partner Stepnell has reinforced its commitment to regional client service and delivery on competitive frameworks with the appointment of Graham Lambert as director for the Midlands region and Craig Finn as framework director.

Graham Lambert brings extensive expertise across construction and property development, encompassing sectors including urban regeneration, education, healthcare, STEM and cross-tenure residential. Most recently, he spent six years as managing director at Vinci UK Developments leading regeneration and urban development schemes. Prior to this he held senior leadership roles at Linkcity and Leadbitter, where he gained significant experience securing and delivering public sector schemes and frameworks.

Graham will oversee Stepnell’s operations across the Midlands from its head office in Rugby, focusing on strengthening client relationships and expanding the company’s portfolio of regional projects.

Graham said:

“After more than a decade immersed in the development side of the industry, this role is a great opportunity to return to the tangible immediacy and engagement that I enjoy with securing and delivering construction projects. Stepnell’s team-focused culture and values attracted me to the position and I’m excited to help strengthen its Midlands presence, driving opportunities across key sectors and frameworks.”

Craig Finn has been appointed to the leadership team as framework director, bringing significant expertise with more than two decades of framework procurement and delivery at central and local government levels. His career includes work winning roles at Tarmac and more recently in a leadership capacity at Henry Boot Construction, where he served as a statutory board director and led preconstruction and framework strategies.

Craig will be responsible for ensuring excellence across Stepnell’s existing framework agreements while spearheading growth into new regional and national frameworks for the firm.

Craig said:

“Stepnell’s DNA is firmly rooted in regional construction which really resonates with me. It’s a family-run business with national reach and the hunger to grow, innovate, and deliver real value. My focus will be on building our presence across current and target frameworks, ensuring Stepnell maintains a nimble, sustainable and collaborative service that delivers the very best construction solutions.”

Tom Wakeford, chief executive at Stepnell, said:

“Graham and Craig’s appointments underline our commitment to strengthening Stepnell’s leadership and operational delivery. Graham brings invaluable regional knowledge and leadership that will enhance our Midlands presence, while Craig’s appointment marks a major step forward in developing our framework offering. Together they will help to align Stepnell’s capabilities with the evolving needs of public and private sector clients, ensuring consistency, collaboration, and value.”