Zerum bolsters team amid new project wins

Leeds and Manchester-based property and construction consultancy Zerum Group has started the new year with major project wins and the strengthening of its senior team.

The consultancy has appointed Phoebe Threlfall as associate director in planning and promoted Luke Bishop to projects director within its project management division.

Nikki Sills, planning partner, said: “We’re delighted to add Phoebe to the team, which strengthens our planning offering even further following several recent hires.   

“Phoebe has an excellent background in delivering and assisting on major mixed-use schemes, which will be of great value to our wide and varied client base in the North of England and beyond.”

The appointments follow a successful year for Zerum, marked by securing new clients and several high-profile contracts. 

These include Blacklight’s acquisition of the Devon Street student accommodation scheme in Liverpool, a 700-unit build-to-rent development in Leeds, Scarborough Development Group and Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust’s Health Technology Innovation Hub, as well as various Manchester city centre schemes with Relentless Developments.

Founded in 2013, Zerum operates nationally from its Manchester and Leeds offices, offering planning, development management, project management, cost management and sustainable travel services.

Andrew Duffy, partner, added: “Zerum enjoyed a hugely successful 2024 and we are very pleased to be starting the year with a whole host of high-profile projects and to be further strengthening our team.

“I’m delighted to promote Luke to the position of projects director in recognition for his hard work and dedication, specifically in leading the delivery of the prestigious St. Michael’s development in Manchester City Centre.  

“Luke’s promotion reflects our drive to reward leadership and professionalism that is crucial to ensure we maintain the highest standard across the Zerum businesses.”

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