CDM Recruitment has appointed MARK CARRIGAN as construction trade consultant at its Middlesbrough office.

With more than seven years experience in sales and recruitment, the 26-year-old from Middlesbrough will be responsible for sourcing and creating temporary and permanent jobs for workers on Teesside and the surrounding areas.

The Washington, Wearside, company has a portfolio of more than 300 clients and it hopes its Middlesbrough office will establish CDM as the largest independent recruitment consultants to the construction and building industries in the area.

Mr Carrigan will also oversee daily operations at the office in Newport Road.

He previously worked in corporate sales for a large automotive retailer before becoming a recruitment specialist and hopes the new Middlesbrough office will expand during the coming year, creating up to six jobs.

CDM director Darren Williams said: "Mark has an enviable track record and his strong attributes, knowledge and experience can only contribute to the company's future success."