He will oversee from London URS’ Infrastructure & Environment business for the U.K./Ireland, Europe, Middle East, India and China.

“We are looking forward to providing our clients with access to a larger global footprint and the ability to meet their needs across a wider range of services and sectors, including the nuclear power market, which is a key strength for URS,” Blackwood says in a written press statement. “Our employees will be able to participate in larger and more complex projects, as well as benefit from further investment in new areas of expertise.”