AN operations director of a construction company has been elected chairman of a civil engineering association.

Danny O’Brien, of J Murphy and Son Limited based on Wigan Road in Golborne, has been junior vice chairman of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association North West (CECA NW) for two years.

The 41-year-old was chosen to succeed Adrian Taylor as chairman at the organisation’s annual general meeting on Wednesday.

In his new role Danny will represent around 55 companies in the region regarding all issues related to the industry.