People on the Move: PW Planning; Roxtec; Russell Taylor Group; Join the Dots; Sanderson Weatherall

Preston-based planning consultancy PWA Planning has made two new appointments.

The firm has recruited Matthew Wyatt as a senior planner and Joe Davis as a graduate planner.

The appointments come two months after PWA recruited former Preston City Council director of development Alison Gough. The latest additions take staff numbers at PWA to 14.

Paul Walton, director of PWA Planning, said: “We want to continue providing an effective and efficient planning service for our clients. That means bringing in people to give us the right mix of skills, as well as building capacity in the team.

“Matthew has been in the planning industry for over 10 years so brings bags of experience. Joe is another talented individual who can bring a fresh perspective to the business and build a great career with us.”

Matthew, a chartered town planner, joins PWA Planning after 10 years with Lancaster-based planning consultancy JWPC where he worked on a wide variety of projects across the North West.

Joe, a geography graduate, has embarked on a career in planning after two years working for accountancy giant KPMG in Manchester, as well as a spell working as an English tutor in China.

PWA Planning was founded by Paul Walton in 2013.

Major clients include international forecourts operator EG Group, energy storage business Harmony Energy, housebuilders including Mulbury, Anwyl Homes, Altin Homes, McDermott Homes and Story Homes, as well as various NHS Trusts.

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Manchester manufacturer Roxtec has made a series of new appointments to drive growth across rail, infrastructure, heavy machinery and nuclear markets.

The £6m turnover cable and pipe sealing specialist has expanded its UK team of 20 full-time staff with four new starters. Roxtec’s products protect people and assets from multiple hazards including fire, flooding, explosion and electromagnetic disturbances.

Chris Anderson joins the firm as data centres, life sciences and telecoms manager, while Will Melvin secures the role of nuclear and process manager. Simon Ewing has further been appointed as OEM and heavy machinery manager and Ric Kirman as rail infrastructure market manager.

Clive Sharp

Roxtec UK managing director, Clive Sharp, said the new appointments bring greater capacity and enhance the company’s skills base.

“Roxtec UK is investing heavily to capitalise on major opportunities we have identified across specific markets in the UK and internationally,” he said.

“These new appointments increase our full time staff base by almost 25% sending a strong message to the marketplace about our desire to grow.

“Nuclear and process industries are key markets for Roxtec UK. We’ve experienced strong demand in recent years working with EDF Energy to safeguard equipment at the Dungeness B nuclear power station.

“Internationally, we have supplied the HABOG nuclear interim storage plant in the Netherlands, as well as a number of nuclear sites in China.

“Domestically, the market looks positive with the UK Government likely to continue investing in nuclear over the next 20 to 30 years. We are keen to build on that momentum, engaging with more contractors, designers, engineers and other stakeholders.”

He added: “Roxtec UK is also building a strong track record in the rail sector offering complete design and engineering services through to installation training and inspection support.

“Our work in the Original Equipment Manufacturing sector covers cabinets, generators and turbines, robotics, rolling stock, trackside equipment and vehicles.

“The Roxtec Group has been highly successful penetrating more than 80 markets across the world with our innovative solutions since 1990. Our UK operation is fortunate to be backed by a large international network of more than 750 staff and 27 subsidiaries enabling on the ground support for overseas projects.”

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Russell Taylor Group, Bromborough-headquartered specialist technical recruiters, has appointed Kelly Newell to head up its manufacturing division.

Kelly, who brings to the organisation more than 15 years’ recruitment experience in manufacturing, production and operations, said: “I’ve joined Russell Taylor Group at a time of major growth and expansion.

Kelly Newell

“The manufacturing division is a relatively new addition to the business portfolio but, in less than two years, has increased its reputation of recruiting high quality permanent and temporary talent in production and operational roles.

“Working with market leaders and blue chip organisations, my team’s focus is now on delivering this talent to the manufacturing and fast-moving consumer goods sectors for contract and permanent roles, ranging from skilled trades through to senior management and executive level.”

Russell Taylor Group managing director Rob Kurton added: “The work of Kelly and her team is making a huge contribution to the business’ best ever trading period and the doubling of sales staff to service demand from clients seeking to recruit staff and candidates looking for jobs.”

In the past year the Russell Taylor Group workforce has increased by 40% and turnover has gone from £15m to more than £25m.

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Global consumer insight agency, Join the Dots, has announced the appointment of two senior hires at its headquarters in Manchester city centre.

Rory Corcoran joins as a research director from his previous role at a strategic brand consultancy in London, having made the decision to relocate to Manchester. His sector experience includes utilities, finance, FMCG, retail, travel and leisure.

Rory Corcoran

Emily Goddard joins the team as an associate director and project lead.

Emily’s role will focus specifically on digital marketing, brand strategy and the creative activation of insight, with sector expertise that spans social and political communications, as well as media, technology, entertainment and sport.

Emily Goddard

Rory said: “Manchester is a new city to me, but there’s lots happening here for the industry and I’m looking forward to taking on the challenge.”

Emily added: “There is clearly a keen focus on innovation, learning and development, which is no doubt why the business has been able to grow at such a rate over the past few years.”

Quentin Ashby, Join the Dots chief executive, said: “It’s a pleasure to welcome both Rory and Emily to the team and stands as a testament to the quality of the business and its output that we are attracting such a high calibre of talent to the North of England, with the wealth of industry expertise that both Emily and Rory possess. I am in no doubt they will be invaluable additions to their respective teams and to the business.”

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National property consultancy Sanderson Weatherall has strengthened its national building consultancy team with the appointment of Guy Owen, who joins the firm’s Manchester office as associate partner.

Guy brings with him more than 10 years of experience working in commercial building consultancy having worked previously at Mason Owen and more recently at Rapleys, where he held the position of senior associate building surveyor.

Guy will provide the full spectrum of building consultancy services with particular expertise working on dilapidations, building reinstatement cost assessments, technical due diligence, and commercial building surveys.

Guy Owen

Guy said: “I’m looking forward to sustainably building and promoting the SW brand in the North West and contributing to the national growth of the building consultancy team, and the wider national business.”

Head of the national building consultancy team, George Penrice, said: “It’s great to welcome Guy to the team, he will undoubtedly be a great addition to the department and to the Manchester office as a whole.

“Guy’s previous experience and reputation in the North West will be invaluable to our continued growth and we’re looking forward to moving forward with Guy on board.”