We take our weekly look at appointments and promotions across the housebuilding industry and its supply chain.
Alison Condie, Barratt Redrow
Barratt Redrow has appointment Alison Condie as its new regional managing director for Scotland, replacing Douglas McLeod, who is retiring after 50 years at the company.
She has previously held the roles of regional director for Scotland and managing director for the East of Scotland. Originally from Paisley, Condie started with Kelvin Homes in Coatbridge in 1992. Relocating to Edinburgh in 1995, she took up a position as quantity surveyor for Beazer Homes in Livingston. Over her ten years there, she progressed to commercial manager and then director.
Condie joined Barratt in 2005 as technical director and was promoted to managing director for the East of Scotland division in 2013.
She said: “I enjoy working with a variety of fabulous people right across the business. It really is a privilege. In five years’ time, Barratt Redrow will still be leading on sustainability, design and the customer journey, and will still be the largest housebuilder in the UK with the introduction of the Redrow brand.”
Matthew Westwood, Cora Homes
Matthew Westwood has been chosen to lead Northampton-based Cora Homes as its new managing director.
He joined Cora in 2022 as director of special projects. His career journey began in architecture, before moving into construction and development roles in London. He subsequently managed a substantial portfolio of development and regeneration projects in East London.
Westwood commented: “I’m confident in the future of Cora. We have a motivated and driven team who have tackled the adversity thrown at us this year with humility and great resilience. One of the highlights of the year has been getting to know our customers and hearing their positive feedback.
“2025 will be an outward-focused year, as we look to secure high-quality land and strengthen relationships with development partners to continue creating amazing places.”
Mark Roe, Lovell
Lovell has announced the appointment of Mark Roe partnerships director in the East Midlands.
Previously head of delivery for emh group, Roe has held multiple senior roles in housing associations within the development and asset management sector. His extensive CV also includes similar high-level positions within the charitable sector, including leading on the management and business transformation of a furniture re-use charity, and working for a social enterprise focused on providing work experience and employment opportunities for young people.
Speaking of his move, Roe said: “I am excited to be joining and help build upon the strong foundations laid by the East Midlands team over the past couple of years. I am looking forward to building relationships and ensuring that the initial vision of our partners is realised on projects and that I can enhance a strong track record in development partnerships.”
Rochelle Theaker, Persimmon Homes
Persimmon Homes Wessex has announced the promotion of Rochelle Theaker to the role of finance director for the division, based in Malmesbury.
A Chartered Certified Accountant with a degree in Accounting and Finance, Theaker joined the company in October 2021 as the finance manager for East Wales before becoming regional finance manager overseeing both East and West Wales two years ago. In September 2023, she moved to the Wessex business. She also previously worked for L’Oréal UKI in Cardiff, within both the treasury and financial accounting teams.
Of her appointment, Theaker commented: “I’m pleased to take on this new role at Persimmon Homes Wessex. The company has offered great opportunities for both personal and professional growth, along with valuable training and mentorship.”
Seb Spiller, deputy managing director of Persimmon Homes Wessex, said of Theaker’s promotion: “I look forward to seeing her excel in the role.”
Jasmin Dwyer, Gatehouse Investment Management
Jasmin Dwyer has been appointed by Gatehouse Investment Management (Gatehouse IM) as development manager.
Dwyer’s extensive expertise in the residential development sector includes time as development manager for Vistry in its North East Midlands division, where she worked closely with institutional buyers as part of the housebuilder’s partnership model.
Peter Hall, senior development manager at Gatehouse IM, remarked: “This is a period of growth for our joint venture platforms, with over 1,000 homes acquired over the past year and a significant pipeline being delivered in 2025, and Jasmin will play a crucial role in the delivery and onboarding of these new sites. She brings significant experience and understanding of the sector, and her arrival is a great boost to the wider Gatehouse IM team.”
Dawn Wylie, Taylor Wimpey
Taylor Wimpey has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Dawn Wylie as its group land director.
She brings with her some 18 years of industry expertise, and joins the company from Weston Homes, where she had held the position of land director since 2016.
Wylie said of her appointment: “I am delighted to have joined Taylor Wimpey. Having previously been responsible for the acquisition of small- and large-scale redevelopment schemes on both greenfield and brownfield sites, I’m looking forward to employing my many years of experience in a national role.”
Jennie Daly CBE, Taylor Wimpey’s chief executive, said: “Dawn brings a wealth of experience and we’re thrilled to have her on board to support our strategy to secure quality land investment. With her expertise, we’re confident we will continue to deliver much needed high-quality homes in desirable locations across the UK.”
Joshua Hopkins, Denbury Homes
Joshua Hopkins has been promoted to managing director by Suffolk-based Denbury Homes.
Most recently he has been the company’s land director and will continue to oversee this department alongside his new role. Denbury Homes is currently working in developments in Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex.
Hopkins said: “I’m proud of how far we have come as Denbury Homes in the last couple of years. It’s been an exciting time, and we have a lot to look forward to as we pursue our growth plans and start to introduce ourselves to areas beyond our traditional heartland.
“When we re-branded to Denbury Homes, the energy was palpable. We have a long – almost 40 year – history in the area as Hopkins & Moore but the new chapter saw us embrace the challenge of a refresh and that feeling has carried through as we welcome new team members and look forward to the year ahead.”
Derek Butler, Roddy New Homes
Roddy New Homes has appointed Derek Butler as commercial manager.
He has accumulated more than 35 years’ experience in the construction sector, having previously held commercial manager and director positions at a number of major housebuilders.
Butler said: “I’m delighted to have joined the team at Roddy New Homes. It’s a company that takes immense pride in its work and whose values closely mirror my own, especially the way they look after the people they work with, from stakeholders and staff members, to everyone involved in the supply chain.
MD John Roddy commented: “We’re thrilled to have Derek on board and look forward to harnessing his exceptional experience to help us continue to grow.
“With his extensive knowledge of the construction industry in general and new-builds in particular, I’m confident his leadership will accelerate our growth plans and further our mission to build more top-quality, sustainable homes across the south coast.”
Martin Yardley, Warwickshire Property & Development Group
Martin Yardley has been appointed as a non-executive director for Warwickshire Property & Development Group (WPDG).
A former deputy chief executive (Place) at Coventry City Council, Yardley has previously held the position of chief executive of Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership. He is a trained town planner, began his 12 years with the council in 2007. During this time he served as active chief executive from 2016 to 2017. He has also advised the West Midlands Combined Authority on housing and regeneration.
Yardley said: “I’m looking forward to using my decades’ of experience in local authorities and working with organisations across the Midlands to support WPDG in the next stage of its development.”
John Edwards, non-executive chair at WPDG, said of Yardley: “He is skilled in property development and has a wealth of knowledge of working across Warwickshire and the West Midlands.”
Three appointments, Bidwells
Bidwells has strengthened its Project Management team with the appointments of Darren Wright, David Boles and Richie Collins.
Wright joins as a partner, bringing over 25 years of expertise in delivering complex office, residential, and retail developments, with a strong background in retrofit and sustainability projects. Formerly with Avison Young, Darren has worked extensively with funds, asset managers, and private clients.
Boles (pictured left) has also stepped into a partner role and has accumulated over 30 years of experience across residential development, science, technology, heritage, and commercial projects. As the former head of Buro Four’s Manchester office, he has successfully led multi-sector schemes.
Collins (pictured right) has been appointed an associate, bringing a hands-on understanding of the construction industry from his early career on-site to his transition into consultancy. He has extensive experience in hospitality, residential, commercial, and office projects, with particular expertise in large-scale remediation programmes.
