On the Move: Turner & Townsend; Milsted Langdon; Redcliffe Homes; Albert Goodman
Global professional services company Turner & Townsend is expanding its Bristol office to increase capacity, which the firm says reflects its impressive growth in the South West region.
Temple Point in the heart of the city has been home to Turner & Townsend since 2019. The company took the decision in December 2024 to acquire the entire fourth floor, more than doubling its office space from 6,780 sq ft to 16,538 sq ft.
The expansion comes as Turner & Townsend’s SouthWest office has seen substantial growth, supported by strong demand across the business’ core sectors of real estate, infrastructure and energy & natural resources. The Bristol office alone now accommodates 661 colleagues, up from 200 in 2019. The total number of employees across the South West offices, including Plymouth and Cardiff, has reached 788.
Trefor Evans, director and strategic lead for the South West at Turner & Townsend UK, said: “This move is a significant milestone for Turner & Townsend. The new office not only gives us the space we need for our growing and diverse team but also provides state-of-the-art facilities that will enhance productivity and support the well-being of our employees.
“Over the past five years, we’ve seen exceptional expansion across all divisions, working alongside some of the region’s largest clients and projects, including Welsh Water, Hinkley Point C, Agratas and the defence sector. The investment in this space reinforces our dedication to further growth – not only in terms of business expansion but also in building a strong and engaged workforce that will be the driving force behind our delivery for clients in the years ahead.”
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South West accountancy firm Milsted Langdon has welcomed Jon Miles as a tax partner.
Miles brings more than 20 years of specialist tax experience as a Chartered Accountant (ACA) and Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA).
He specialises in advising owner-managed businesses, particularly where personal and corporate tax intersect. He also supports private individuals on various tax matters along with other specialists as required.
His areas of expertise include Research & Development (R&D) tax credits, share schemes, such as Employee Ownership Trusts, company reorganisations and reconstructions, and tax issues relating to sales, acquisitions and cross-border tax issues.
He works with clients in a variety of sectors, including technology, engineering, manufacturing, consultancy, and professional services.
He said: “I’m delighted to join Milsted Langdon and contribute to the continued success of its tax practice. I enjoy working within a teamwhere I can help translate complex tax matters into commercially sound advice that clients and other professional advisers value.”
Rachel Hotham, people partner at Milsted Langdon, said: “Jon is a fantastic addition to the team. His depth of technical knowledge and commercial insight, particularly around business transactions and structuring, make him a valuable resource for our clients.
“His appointment reflects our continued commitment to growth and providing the highest level of expertise.”
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Redcliffe Homes has announced the appointment of Jon Burcombe as chief operating officer.
Research by socio-economic experts at Bristol-based Marrons has revealed that the South West needs to build almost 600,000 new homes in the next 15 years to meet the needs of the region’s 2040 population. To help meet this housing demand, Redcliffe Homes says it has restructured its leadership team to better manage the complexities of housebuilding.
Tom O’Connor, chief executive of Redcliffe Homes, said: “I am very pleased to announce that Jon Burcombe has accepted the role of Chief Operating Officer. Jon’s wide experience of housebuilding, commercial acumen, and the high regard and respect he holds made him the obvious choice for this role. I have no doubt he will bring an energy and focus to the position propelling the business towards its next phase of growth.”
Burcombe added: “I am honoured to take on this new role at such an exciting time for Redcliffe Homes. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional homes and creating vibrant communities. I look forward to leading our operations and ensuring we achieve our ambitious growth targets.”
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Accountancy firm Albert Goodman has announced the promotion of three of its directors, with Robin Clempson, Tom Stone and Kelly Pinder all being made partner at the Taunton-headquartered business.
Clempson – who becomes partner of marketing and business development after three years as marketing director – joined Albert Goodman in 2015 and has been responsible for the marketing and communications of the accounting firm throughout a period of rapid growth, and recent expansion into Bristol. His new role will see him lead on business development opportunities for the accountancy firm.
Stone, part of Albert Goodman’s farms and estates team, becomes partner after ten years at the firm joining as a school leaver in 2014. In his new role, he will continue leading a portfolio of farming and landed estate clients, specialising in capital tax planning advice and agricultural finance advice.
In Albert Goodman’s tax division, Pinder transitions from tax director to tax partner. A specialist in corporate tax matters including R&D relief and capital allowances, Kelly will utilise her experience advising on a variety of subjects for both the firms’ owner-managed businesses and larger corporate clients.
Managing partner at Albert Goodman Iain McVicar said: “We’re thrilled to be able to offer Partner positions to Robin, Tom and Kelly. The three of them are at the top of their game in their respective fields and have each played a pivotal role in Albert Goodman’s success throughout their time with the business so far.
“I and the firm are particularly proud of how the three have developed their skills and progressed through business since they first joined Albert Goodman. To be recruiting homegrown talent to Partner level is a testament to the training opportunities and culture we’ve built at the firm, and the hard work of Robin, Tom and Kelly. I look forward to seeing what they achieve next.”
The promotions follow a period of significant growth for the South West accountancy firm. The business reported an annual turnover of £21.4 million last year – up 17 per cent on the year before. Albert Goodman has also recently been announced as the headline sponsor for the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta across the next three years.
Robin Clempson, Marketing and Business Development Partner said: “I’m delighted to take on this new role within the business. Having been part of the team at Albert Goodman for over a decade, it’s been a privilege to see how we’ve grown and I feel very proud to have played a part in that. I’m looking forward to continuing to work with my excellent marketing team as we push forward with exciting opportunities over the coming years.”
Tom Stone, Farms & Estates Partner said: “I’ve been fortunate enough throughout my time at Albert Goodman to work across a variety of roles within the Farms & Estates team, and have some fantastic mentors in Iain McVicar, Sam Kirkham, and Kate Bell to help me develop. I’m excited to take the next step forward as Partner. It is certainly a challenging time for many farming businesses in the UK with the recent IHT reforms, and we as a team are busy supporting our clients in these turbulent times.”
Kelly Pinder, Tax Partner said: “I’m thrilled by the opportunity to become Tax Partner at Albert Goodman. Having started my journey back in 2008 after finishing University, the business has provided me with excellent opportunities to grow and develop my skills throughout my time here, both as an accountant and tax adviser, and I am beyond excited for this next chapter. With current economic uncertainties for many businesses, providing the best and most current tax advice has never been more important, and I look forward to continuing to closely support our portfolio of clients.”
