International engineering staffing specialist Talascend has appointed Peter Sharpe as business development executive responsible for the defence and aerospace sector.

Sharpe was most recently defence programme director at technical, professional, and construction services provider Jacobs Engineering.

Talascend chief executive Ron Wood says: “We are very pleased to welcome Peter as a senior member of our team. His high-level expertise will enhance Talascend’s presence in the competitive defence and aerospace sector and help us serve our clients and candidates well.”