We take our weekly look at some of the appointments and promotions across the housebuilding industry and its supply chain.
Two appointments, Redrow Homes
Redrow Homes East Midlands has strengthened its team with two new appointments. Craig Betteridge brings over 30 years’ property sector experience, and numerous awards, to the role of head of construction. Lynne Bingham is the new head of customer services. “It’s wonderful to see people living in and enjoying a home that we have built,” she said.
Phil Morgan, Living Space Housing
Solihull-based Living Space Housing has named Phil Morgan as its production manager. He has joined the organisation from Staffordshire-based Crest Nicholson, where he was contracts manager. He has accumulated some 40 years of industry experience and has previously held director roles at Miller Homes, Prowting Homes (Midlands) and Swan Hill Homes (South West).
Three appointments, Persimmon Homes
There’s a new land director at Persimmon Homes South Coast. Sharon Eckford started as a trainee and moves to her new role from that of associate land director for Bovis Homes. In addition, Craig McNeil-Aitken has been appointed as a new technical manager, while Sara Booth has joined the accounts team.
Hannah Berry, Ashberry Homes
Locally-based Hannah Berry has been appointed as assistant site manager by Ashberry Homes at its Middlebeck development in Newark. Once an on-site environmental consultant, she changed careers and has spent two years working for other housebuilders. Of working for her new employer, she said: “There is a relaxed and open culture.”
Simon Jones, Waterstone Homes
After 20 years in the construction industry, Simon Jones has been brought in as senior site manager by Waterstone Homes. He has held a number of residential development and project management roles, most recently, that of contracts & project manager at Barratt Homes. He commented: “I am passionate about working for a firm that focuses on quality over quantity.”
Andrew Odams, Bellway
Andrew Odams has joined the team at Milton Keynes-based housebuilder Bellway Northern Home Counties as sales manager, to look after sites across Bedfordshire and Oxfordshire. His experience in construction includes studying architecture and environmental engineering at the University of the West of England, and six years working for another housebuilder.
Two appointments, Legal & General Capital
Legal & General Capital has appointed Jennie Hill in the new role of chief commercial director, where she will report to MD of its Future Cities business, John Cummins; and Alexandra Brown as senior development manager for urban regeneration. Her career experience includes positions at UK housebuilders and 12 years at Lendlease.
