As major projects director, Mr Adams is responsible for delivery of the government’s £2.3bn strategic roads programme, including managed motorway schemes, as well as working with his teams to develop further projects for future delivery.
Mr Adams joined the Highways Agency in 2009 as divisional director for major projects in southern England. Before previously he spent 20 years with BAA in engineering and project management roles, and three years with Thames Water developing its asset management strategy and business plan.
Highways Agency chief executive Graham Dalton said: "I am delighted that Peter will be our new major projects director. He will lead the delivery of our programme of major road schemes, including managed motorway schemes, which represents government’s investment in improvements for the strategic road network in England, as well as overseeing the development of schemes for the next spending review period after 2015.
"Peter has a strong track record in delivering significant investment, project management and driving efficiencies, which will be key to ensuring the value for money we need to achieve.
“This is a key leadership role, responsible for the leadership and direction of staff in the major project teams and our supply chain of contractors, designers and engineers on which we rely for successful delivery of our major construction projects.”
Mr Adams said: "We and our supply chain have grown a strong track record in the delivery of major schemes, which is even more important following the significant boost our roads programme received in the autumn statement. I am looking forward to working with my new team and the supply chain in delivering the roads programme which supports growth, the UK economy and helps improve journeys for the millions of people who depend on the strategic road network.”
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