People on the Move: Studio KMA; Galliford Try; RLB360; CSG; Berrison; Hoar Cross Hall; BGN
As part of its continued expansion, Oldham-based Architects’ practice, Studio KMA, has opened a second office in Chester which coincides with the recruitment of Peter Fisk as director based in Chester working alongside fellow director, Stuart Hadfield, who will act as head of the office.
The opening of the Chester office has been planned for more than a year as a direct response to the expansion of the service offering at Studio KMA, moving from urban design and planning services, to embrace full service delivery, project management, BIM consultancy and employer’s agent roles.
Peter Fisk joins Studio KMA from Lovelock Mitchell where he was employed for more than five years, latterly as associate.
He is a highly-experienced BIM trainer and has a proven track record in public sector framework management and the delivery of award-winning education projects across North Wales and Greater Manchester.
The Chester studio is around 1,000 sq ft in newly-refurbished offices on Nicholas Street in the city centre.
Peter Fisk said: “This is an exciting move for me.
“During my career to date I have been a great advocate of embracing and making the best use of the technology that is available to the industry.
“It helps practices provide a better quality of service to clients, more immersive experiences during design development, and drives consistently superior production information from which to construct.
“I am looking forward using my skill set to continue to develop and enhance Studio KMA’s excellent reputation across the region.”
Stuart Hadfield said: “Having worked with Peter very effectively in the past I was keen to bring him on board with Studio KMA so that we could continue our very strong working relationship to support business growth and diversity.
“We each have varying skill sets of our own which complement each other with a unique dynamic, ensuring that no matter what the project requirements may be, we are positioned to both effectively and efficiently respond to the client’s needs.”
Andy Titterton, founding director at Studio KMA, said: “Responding to client demand, it’s great to be in a position to extend the service to incorporate design delivery to our clients.
“Stuart and Peter are a fantastic team to be leading this element of the business and harnessing their relationships in the region, particularly in Chester and North Wales. They provide new strength to the practice, which will undoubtedly drive further change and progress.”
Working closely with affiliate professionals, there will be an initial headcount of four in the Chester studio, including chartered architects, chartered technologist and architectural visualizers.
Additional recruitment during 2019 is expected in response to a healthy project pipeline which includes high rise and volume residential, heritage and conservation, leisure and education projects all coming forward for delivery during 2019.
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Galliford Try Partnerships has bolstered its team across the Midlands and Northern Powerhouse areas with two
high-level promotions.
The regeneration specialist has announced Sian Pitt has been has been promoted to sales director across the North
West, West Midlands, East Midlands and Yorkshire businesses, while Pete Ackerley, previously associate finance
director, is now finance director.
Sian Pitt and Pete Ackerley
Sian, who has held the post of associate sales director for the North West for the past four years, will now be
responsible for supporting land acquisition, managing the sales and marketing teams, driving best practice and
maintaining and improving the organisation’s NHBC New Homes Survey rating.
Sian said: “I am absolutely delighted to be taking on this fresh challenge.
“There is a national need for new, quality homes and with our unique approach to partnership, scale and number of mixed tenure sites that we have in the pipeline for the North, I am looking forward to the challenge of delivering even greater success for the business and the communities we provide homes for.”
Pete Ackerley said: “We are looking at a once-in-a-career opportunity as far as development and housebuilding is concerned to bring
forward the new homes that the UK so desperately needs.
“The strong finance health of a business is key to its ability to deliver on the front line. I am supported by an excellent team and am looking forward to the scope of the new role.”
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A new team, brought in to manage the forthcoming Royal Liver Building 360 attraction, has been announced as the countdown to its opening draws nearer.
Led by sales and events manager Alexandra Bower, a former event planner at Tate Liverpool, and new attractions manager Sharon Cooney, formerly of Museum of Liverpool, the team will be tasked with preparing the venue for launch and looking after visitors once it opens in the Spring.
Tickets are on sale for RLB360 as the operators, Heritage Great Britain, unveil a new website and online booking system for Liverpool’s newest visitor experience.
Alexandra Bower and Chris Devaney
Bookings will initially be available from May 2019 onwards, with earlier dates being released once the official opening date is revealed.
RLB360 will offer guided public tours of the Grade I-listed building’s clock tower and 15th floor for the first time, unlocking breathtaking 360° views across the River Mersey, Liverpool docks and the city beyond.
A new visitor centre and gift shop is nearing completion in the lower ground floor where the building’s history will start to come to life.
Chris Devaney, operations manager for RLB360, said: “With a new website, booking system and experienced team in place, we’re ready to bring a truly world-class visitor experience to the Royal Liver Building.
“We look forward to delivering a true ‘bucket list’ experience, both for people who live on Merseyside and visitors to the city.”
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CSG – one of the UK’s largest waste management companies – has increased the number of technical staff employed at its Cadishead facility to support the implementation of a new waste tracking system.
Experienced chemist Michael Harper has joined CSG as technical waste assessor.
The 26-year-old from Leyland will support customers and colleagues in providing technical support and ensuring industrial or hazardous waste is correctly received, tracked and audited using the new system.
Technical waste manager Cheryl West, said: “We are delighted to welcome Michael to the team. His attention to detail will support our commitment to continuous improvement across our operating facilities.
Cheryl West with Michael Harper
“Michael will be a key point of contact for our sales teams and customers, providing advice on waste treatment and disposal options.
“He will also track everything arriving and leaving our sites, ensuring all material is correctly classified, with an auditable computerised trail of records maintained throughout the process.”
A graduate of Liverpool John Moores University, prior to joining CSG, Michael worked for Mulberry Waste in Leyland for three-and-a-half years where he was trained to work in the on-site laboratory, handling the acceptance of waste, testing and processing.
He said: “Already I have found that this is a varied and fascinating role, with no two days ever quite the same, because we accept such a wide range of waste at our processing centres.”
CSG is one of the largest privately-owned industrial and domestic environmental waste management groups in Britain, operating from 27 sites across the UK and employing more than 500 people.
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Hoar Cross Hall has announced that Katie Whitby has joined the team as sales and marketing director and will lead the Staffordshire hotel’s commercial activities and brand awareness during an ambitious capital investment phase.
She joins from Principal Hotel Company and brings extensive sales and marketing experience, having also worked for Rudding Park and QHotels.
Katie will oversee the continued development of new business sectors to coincide with the refurbishment of 60 bedrooms and the launch of small meeting spaces at the hotel.
Katie Whitby
She will also oversee newly-recruited Rachel Bestwick who joins from Hallmark Hotels as marketing executive.
Katie Whitby said: “This fabulous estate has been on my radar for some years and I’m thrilled to be working with the team as we embark on the next chapter in the Hall’s history.
“We’ve been investing significant time in researching and creating new experiences that will not only appeal to our regular guests, but will encourage new audiences to enjoy the numerous facilities Hoar Cross Hall has to offer.”
Adrian Pickard, managing director, added: “These are exciting times for Hoar Cross Hall as we develop the future legacy of the Hall as one of the UK’s great destinations for hospitality.
“Katie brings with her a wealth of sales and marketing experience, which will be incredibly beneficial as we progress through our ambitious capital investment project.
“We are thrilled to have her on board and look forward to her positive contribution to growing the business.”
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Manchester-based design agency BGN has bolstered its offering with two new appointments to its growing team.
The agency, which is approaching the end of its second year in business, says it is already carving out a reputation for itself for its brand-led approach to business – maximizing the potential of businesses through effective design, executed across all platforms.
Laura Coull has joined the team as brand planner, having worked previously at Amplifon and Unilever as a global communications manager.
Gary Ratcliffe has also joined BGN’s development team to bolster the agency’s in-house development capability.
Previously, Gary worked at E-Jigsaw as senior web developer and has more than seven years’ experience developing and delivering bespoke websites.
The appointments come after an exciting start to the second year for the BGN team as they also take larger office space within Bruntwood’s flagship NEO building.
Antonio Giansante, operations director at BGN, said both new team members had proven that they understood business from a client’s perspective and were passionate about the impact that branding can have.
Antonio, who founded BGN in April 2017, added: “After what’s been a hugely successful first year-and-a-half in business, we’re pleased to welcome Laura and Gary to the growing team here at BGN.
“Gary has joined our development team, while Laura brings a wealth of client-side experience and understands business needs from a client perspective.
“Strategy and insight are the cornerstone of effective design and having someone like Laura to come in and manage the delivery of the brand and marketing strategies we put in place is invaluable for us and our clients.
“We believe in using brand to help businesses grow and as a tool to solve the problems they face. We are now better placed than ever to do just that.”
Laura said: “Joining BGN is an exciting opportunity for me.
“They are a young, growing agency working on a real growth trajectory and have some really exciting projects with some great brands in a variety of sectors.
“I am really looking forward to working with the BGN team and look forward to playing my part in both delivering their growth strategy and doing an exceptional job for our clients.”
Antonio Giansante, Laura Coull and Gary Ratcliffe
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