Construction firm Speller Metcalfe has appointed a new finance director.

The firm, which is a major contractor in the Midlands and South West, has named Judith Lewis as its new finance director.

A highly experienced finance director and qualified accountant with more than 20 years in the construction industry, she previously worked for Carillion in its property development business and then its private finance business.

Judith Lewis said: "I am delighted to have joined Speller Metcalfe and am looking forward to working with the team to further build upon our established reputation as a market-leading regional contractor."

Andy Metcalfe, joint managing director of Speller Metcalfe, said: "Judith is a fantastic addition to the business and we are incredibly pleased to welcome her to our operational board of directors.

"Her wealth of experience and strong track record within the construction industry will be instrumental to strengthening our financial resilience and our strategic plans to consolidate our strong trading position."

Former finance director of more than 20 years, Mike Clarke, will work alongside Judith as he moves into a part-time role as group financial controller.