This week’s North West appointments

Four appointments, Eric Wright Construction

Building firm Eric Wright Construction has announced four director appointments.

Dan Gosling has been promoted to commercial director and Steve Reid to pre-construction director. The pair have worked for the contractor since 2000 and 1998 respectively.

Elsewhere, John Harnett has become the firm’s operations director, having joined the company in 2015. Eric Wright also promoted James Eager to surveying director. He has worked with the company since 2016

Eric Wright Construction MD John Wilson said: “These four promotions reflect the exceptional quality within our business.

“Our people are vital to what we do and we’ve always focused on developing our own talent and promoting from within as I strongly believe this plays a major part in achieving sustainable success for both us and our clients.”

He continued: “Adding Dan, Steve, John and James to the board of directors recognises the contribution they’ve made to our business and places them at the very heart of our collective decision making.

“As a business, we continue to expand into new markets and it’s our team’s talent and experience that ensures we embrace the latest technology whilst maintaining our reputation for delivering exceptional service to our clients.”

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Five appointments, Forward Role

Recruitment company Forward Role has welcomed five new members of staff to its team.

The firm appointed Daniel Haydon and Matthew Borthwick as business managers alongside recruitment consultants Josh Pepper, Desi Todorova and Ryan Dolan.

All five will be based at Forward Role’s new office in Manchester city centre.

MD Steve Thompson said: “These five new hires tie into our strategic aims for 2018 focused on continuing to grow our nationwide offering and building our capability to provide our clients with both short-term and long-term recruitment solutions.

“It’s so important for us to continue to identify the very best talent in our industry and create our own future recruitment stars.”

He added: “We’re really pleased to welcome another intake of bright and hungry graduates that we can train and develop in the Forward Role culture we’re renowned for.”

Mark Bailey, Cube3

Marketing agency Cube3 has appointed Mark Bailey as its new managing director.

Mark, who joined the company in 2003 as an account executive, will continue focusing on client delivery and operations as he works with Karl Barker, outbound CEO, to ensure the company continues to develop its technology and services..

Karl said: “2017 concluded some big changes for Cube3, which has hugely helped to shape our agency model for the future. The business is now primed for 2018 and I feel it is the right time to step away from the businesses direct operations in the not too distant future.

“Mark has been with me virtually from day one and has been an integral part of the team. His passion, commitment and diligence in delivering excellence for our clients consistently has shone through and is the natural choice to have as Cube3’s next business leader.”

Mark commented: “Having the opportunity to lead Cube3 into its next chapter is a really proud moment for me. Hitting our 18th birthday was a real reflective moment for us and we took the time to appreciate and understand what makes us stand out as an agency.

“We want to focus on what makes us excellent and deliver outstanding work and service for our clients. At 18, we are comfortable in our position – we know what we are good at an we want to shout about it and continue working for great clients and ignite their growth – as well as ours.”

Claire Hamilton, Vincents Solicitors

Vincents Solicitors has chosen Claire Hamilton to lead its office in Chorley.

Claire is a private client solicitor and elderly legal specialist. She joined Vincents from law firm Kirwans.

Her career started in 2005, when she worked as a legal secretary in what is today Vincents’ Penwortham office.

Claire said: “I am so pleased to be heading up Vincents’ Chorley branch. I am Chorley born and bred but have never actually worked in the town until now, so I am really looking forward to having the chance to make a difference in my own community.

“I’ve come full circle since working with the team in Penwortham as a legal secretary, and feel like I’ve ‘come home’ in more ways than one.”

Andrew Bradshaw, GL Hearn

Property and planning advisory firm GL Hearn has appointed a new head of planning for the North West.

Andrew Bradshaw will be based at the company’s Manchester office, where he will lead the planning team to support GL Hearn’s growth agenda in the North West.

He has more than 20 years’ experience in the delivery of residential and mixed-use projects across the public and private sectors.

Andrew said: “I am excited to be joining GL Hearn, using my experience to build on the great work of the existing team to support the company to deliver the ambitions of the Northern Powerhouse and particularly housing growth across the North West.”

GL Hearn MD Alastair Crowdy commented: “We are delighted to have Andrew join us to lead the planning team in Manchester, as part of our planned expansion of GL Hearn Manchester.

“His experience and undoubted expertise will enable us to provide delivery advice to our clients on their development projects as they respond to the strategic needs of the North West.”

Remi Smith and John Gration, GVA

Two new graduates have joined the Liverpool office of GVA.

Remi Smith is currently assisting the firm’s office and industrial team. She is enrolled on a Real Estate Masters course at Liverpool John Moores University.

John Gration, meanwhile, has joined GVA’s valuation consultancy team.

Stephen Cowperthwaite, regional senior director at GVA’s Liverpool base, said: “We’re committed to investing in the future of the business and for us that means nurturing junior members of the team, so that they can progress.

“We continue to have a diverse range of skills and developing talent within the office which is extremely important.”

Following Remi and John’s appointment, there are now five graduates based at GVA’s No. 4 St Paul’s Square office.

Stephen continued: “Our graduate retention rates across the business are high and James is a fantastic example of a highly talented individual who has gone from strength to strength in GVA and is forging a successful career for himself as part of our Northern offering.

“Remi and John are fantastic additions to the team, bringing with them fresh perspectives and an eagerness to learn more about the market, which is always encouraging to see.”

Mike Walker, Prest Financial Planning

Stockport-based Prest Financial Planning has appointed Mike Walker in the role of financial planner.

Mike previously worked as a wealth manager, including at national firms Tilney and Close Brothers.

At Prest, his remit will include building his own client portfolio while coordinating the company’s wider marketing activities.

Mike said: “Prest Financial Planning has a great reputation locally as a trusted provider of first-class advice and I am really excited to have joined such an experienced and highly regarded team at a time of rapid expansion.

“Prest has a strong family ethos that permeates the entire firm and the way it treats its staff and clients.”

He continued: “This is the first time I have worked outside a corporate environment and when I first spoke to Graham Prest, the chief executive, it was really refreshing to hear him talking about the client journey and the way the firm puts true financial planning, and its clients’ best interests, firmly at the heart of its proposition.”

Chief exec Graham said: “Mike’s experience and expertise will stand us, and our clients, in good stead as we deliver on our business plan for further growth.

“Just as importantly, Mike really fits in with our culture and values. We treat all our staff and clients as members of the wider Prest family, and we are all really pleased to welcome Mike to the team.”

Chithra Marsh, Buttress

Architecture firm Buttress has expanded its senior team with the appointment of Chithra Marsh as associate director.

Chithra has over 20 years’ post-qualification experience and previously worked for Saunders Architects, leading the firm’s Manchester office and business development activities.

Her experience includes senior roles at Hurd Rolland and 17 years with Broadway Malyan.

At Buttress, Chithra will focus on delivering the practice’s business development strategy.

Gavin Sorby, managing director at Buttress, said: “We are delighted to welcome Chithra to Buttress.

“Her skills, experience and values are well aligned with those of the practice, and her appointment will strengthen our workplace, retail and industrial offer.”

Chithra commented: “I’m excited to join Buttress and work with the team there to forge new relationships, strengthening existing ones and play a key role in the practice’s next stage of growth.”

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