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Built environment consultancy Ridge has made two senior appointments in Manchester.<\/p>\n

Jon Moister joins as a partner and structural and civil engineering lead from Curtins while Martin Bissell comes on board as a partner and mechanical and electrical engineering lead from Ramboll.<\/p>\n

They both join partner Mark Dewhurst and the Manchester leadership team in driving the 135-strong Manchester workforce into the next phase of ambitious business growth which sees the business target 200 employees locally by 2027.<\/p>\n

Headcount in its Manchester office grow by 18% in 2025 across architecture, structural and civil engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, project and cost management, building surveying and property consultancy.<\/p>\n

The firm is working across some of the region\u2019s landmark projects, including Viadux 2 in central Manchester, the Eden Project in Morecambe and the redevelopment of Oldham town centre, recently named as a recipient of Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham\u2019s \u00a31bn Good Growth Fund.<\/p>\n

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Tom Tawn<\/p><\/div>\n

Tom Tawn, a RICS-registered valuer, returns to LSH following a ten-month stint at Eddisons, prior to which he spent six months working as a Senior Valuer in Western Australia for Cygnet West. He brings more than 15 years\u2019 experience in the property sector, including more than a decade previously spent in LSH\u2019s North West Valuation division as an Associate Director and then a Director between 2013 and 2024.<\/p>\n

Tom Tawn said: \u201cI am delighted to be returning to LSH. It\u2019s a business I know well and have always respected. The North West remains one of the most dynamic and resilient markets in the UK, and I\u2019m looking forward to contributing to the continued growth of the valuation team\u201d.<\/p>\n

Aaron Graham, Head of Valuation for the North West at LSH added: \u201cIt\u2019s great to have Tom back with us. He\u2019s someone who understands the region, our clients, and brings a level of technical expertise that strengthens the team. His knowledge of the North West market and the relationships built over the years will play an important role as we continue to expand our valuation offer\u201d.<\/p>\n

Tawn will be based in LSH\u2019s Manchester office, supporting valuation instructions across commercial, residential, and mixed use assets.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Richard Dean has been brought on board at Ramboll as head of the cities service line for the North and Midlands.<\/p>\n

Dean will focus on the company’s private development project pipeline, specifically in the commercial offices, residential, higher education, retail, hotels, culture and sports and leisure sectors.<\/p>\n

Dean will lead Ramboll\u2019s multidisciplinary private sector focused engineering teams in the Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham offices.<\/p>\n

“We are delighted to welcome Richard to lead Ramboll\u2019s growth in private sector project growth across the North\u201d said Matt Hann, Ramboll\u2019s UK head of cities. \u201cHis deep rooted and client-focused understanding of the commercial construction market in the region, coupled with his longstanding knowledge of project design and delivery are a great match for our renewed strategic ambitions. We look forward to the valuable insights he will bring to the team as we renew our focus on working in our home cities.”<\/p>\n

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\"\"Xenia Lettings and Xenia Estates have appointed Miriam Unsworth as Head of Estates, who brings over 15 years of property management experience.<\/p>\n

The company has also promoted Jennifer Brown, who formerly served as Head of Sales and Marketing, who has now stepped into the role of Head of Lettings.<\/p>\n

In a related move, Michael Willans has been promoted from Head of Yorkshire to Director of Estates. This new role will see him managing the company’s ongoing expansion and championing its mission to provide reliable, transparent property management solutions.<\/p>\n

Farrah McWilliam has also been promoted to Director of Estates after serving as Head of Client Services. After four years with Xenia Estates, her new role will drive innovation and service excellence, helping propel Xenia\u2019s national expansion.<\/p>\n

Nicola Murray has returned part-time following her maternity leave and now serves as Associate Director, focusing on contractor management and commercial development.<\/p>\n

Apprenticeship programs are also a large part of Xenia\u2019s foundation, with Kirsty Johnston now taking on a full-time role after finishing her apprenticeship in Multi-Channel Marketing, starting her official new role of Marketing Co-ordinator in February.<\/p>\n

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