On the move: the latest East Midlands hires
A new associate has been appointed at one technical consultancy, MEC Consulting Group, enabling the firm’s acoustic team to expand its services.
Martin Hamer joins MEC as an associate acoustic consultant, bringing with him over two decades of experience, including most recently as a director of a specialist acoustic consultancy employing ten staff.
A full corporate member of the Institute of Acoustics (IOA), Hamer has worked on hospitality, healthcare, education, commercial and residential developments across the UK.
His appointment means MEC can now offer building acoustic design and compliance testing for developers, housebuilders and architects, complementing existing environmental-based services.
He said: “I was attracted to the role with MEC because of their strong reputation in residential development and felt this aligned well with my skillset. After conversations with Alex it became clear the company has entered an exciting new phase and there would be opportunities to support the growth of the acoustics side of the business.
“Part of my role is to manage and mentor our teams in Leicester and Birmingham, which have a wealth of talent, as well as bring in new professionals as our work increases. With the Midlands’ property sector especially active, I’m confident our building acoustic design service will positively support new build sites and conversion projects across the region.”
MEC’s managing director, Alex Bennett said: “Acoustics are a critical part of any development planning and early engagement with a specialist can significantly help streamline a project. As demand for our work in this field has increased, the timing was right to recruit an experienced professional who could not only immediately add value for our clients but could also act as a mentor for the next generation. Martin’s credentials made him the standout candidate and we’re delighted to welcome him to the team.”
Leicester-based esbs, or Earl Shilton Building Society, has boosted its support for mortgage intermediaries having appointed Harry Modha in the newly-created role.
Bringing with him experience in sales across various industries, including roles as a protection advisor for a mortgage broker and a quote advisor for a conveyancing law firm, Modha is poised to make a significant impact on esbs’ customer service and business development efforts.
Harry Modha
He said: “I am thrilled to join the team at Earl Shilton Building Society. I love the fact that every decision is made by an individual and not a computer. Nothing is straightforward these days so it’s great that a human being can find out the true background and scenario of each case. I also like the fact that esbs feels like one big family where everyone gets stuck in and supports each other.”
Paul Tilley, chief executive of esbs, said: “We are delighted to welcome Harry to the esbs team. His extensive sales background and commitment to personalised customer service make him an excellent addition to our organisation as we continue to prioritise the needs of our members.”
