Cardno chief executive Michael Renshaw has quit the infrastructure development firm after just 10 months in the job.

Chairman John Malay said Mr Renshaw and Cardno’s board had mutually agreed that he step down immediately.

Mr Renshaw will be replaced by chief financial officer Graham Yerbury until a permanent replacement can be found.

Cardno’s diverse operations include engineering services for oil and gas drillers and consulting on climate change.