Building company Rok has recruited a business development manager for its team on Tyneside.

ROBIN CAIRNS will lead Rok's expansion drive in the North-East and will also help co-ordinate contract bids.

The 39-year-old father-of-two, from Wallsend, joined as a graphic designer and civil engineer before becoming a design and build manager.

North-East area director, Mitchell Smith, said: "We are delighted to welcome Robin to our team and I am confident he will help us to continue the steady and solid growth of Rok here in the North-East."

Rok has offices across the UK and employs 111 staff in Newcastle and the Tees Valley.