People: Hires and promotions at transport and engineering consultancy; McCann announces creative director; and more

PJA, the UK and Australian transport, engineering and placemaking consultancy, has made a string of appointments and promotions at its Birmingham headquarters.

Most of the appointments have been made in the engineering team.

Greg Dobbins has joined as associate director, Rob Howe as associate, Daniel Flello as senior engineer, Kayleigh McGeoch as geo environmental consultant, Owen Brice as technician, Charlotte Turner as graduate flood risk and drainage engineer, Ryan Jagpal as graduate engineer and Nathan Mace as an apprentice technician.

Ryan Walters has been appointed as consultant in the transport team while Suzanne Lang has joined as Birmingham office manager and Emma O’Kane as senior accounts assistant.
All the promotions in PJA’s Birmingham office have been made in the engineering team.

Chris Johnson has promoted to infrastructure director, Dan McCrudden to associate director and Nick Spear to principal geo environmental engineer.

Nigel Millington, joint managing director at PJA, said: “PJA is going through an exciting growth period, particularly in our engineering division, and we’re delighted to have made these appointments and promotions at our head office.

“They are all excellent additions to the team, bringing knowledge and experience to help us deliver exceptional solutions for our clients.

“In total we have made 24 appointments and promotions in our network of UK offices, which includes Manchester, Bristol, Cambridge, Reading and London.”

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McCann has promoted Barrie Robinson to creative director within its Birmingham office.

Robinson, who has been with the integrated agency for ten years, was previously senior art director.

With a career spanning 20 years, he has worked across a range of clients including, Vax, Warburtons, Harley-Davidson, Thomas Cook and Alpro.

Adam Bodfish, executive creative director, said: “Barrie has consistently delivered creative excellence at McCann Birmingham. He not only offers extensive experience and a collaborative approach, but he also strives to accomplish the very best.”

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Independent estate agent DM & Co. Homes has appointed Lisa Smith as sales director.

She joined the fast growing firm 18 months ago as branch manager and valuer at the company’s Dorridge office.

DM & Co. Homes is a local, independent estate agent covering Solihull, Dorridge, Lapworth, Tanworth-in-Arden and the surrounding areas.

Dominic Murphy, managing director of DM & Co Homes, said: “Since Lisa joined the company in September 2020, her charisma, charm, local industry knowledge and the fact she has lived in Dorridge and the surrounding areas with her family for over 20 years, has made her a huge asset to the business.”

“Lisa has an exceptionally strong yet relaxed approach to business and absolutely strives to deliver the very best agency experience for all our clients.”

Staff numbers at DM & Co. Homes have increased from six to 29, with an increase of over 50% in 2021 alone as the firm sold more than 367 homes.