Taking up the position with immediate effect, Stewart will hold responsibility for the implementation of Miller Homes’ agreed strategy, including land acquisitions and housebuilding operations.

He will report to Chris Endsor, CEO of Miller Homes.

Stewart joined the business in 2008 as commercial director, before being promoted to operations director in 2011. He took up the role of managing director for Scotland in 2013 before expanding his role in 2018 to assume responsibility for the North of England division as well.

Stewart has 18 years’ experience in the sector, having previously worked for several large housebuilders. He is a member of the Homes for Scotland board and has specialist expertise in surveying, land buying and sales.

Commenting on the appointment, Chris Endsor said: “Stewart has an excellent track record for Miller Homes both in Scotland and the North and we are delighted to appoint him to the new position of chief operating officer.

“Miller Homes has delivered a sustained period of strong financial performance matched by excellent customer service. Our enlarged executive leadership team is well positioned to build on this and deliver our strategic target of building 4,000 homes by 2021.”

Stewart Lynes added: “Miller Homes continues to go from strength to strength and I am very pleased to be playing a greater role in this going forward, ensuring operational excellence across the group.

“I am looking forward to working closely with the rest of the leadership team in this new capacity as we enter the next stage of Miller’s exciting journey.”