People: Gerald Eve; Harris Lamb; Vantage
Gerald Eve has appointed Sebastian Moseley as a senior associate in its growing national industrial agency team in Birmingham.
Sebastian will work alongside Charles Spicer, partner and head of the national industrial agency, and Sam Pearson, an associate and specialist in the industrial sector in the Midlands. Alongside recent key appointments in the Birmingham office, Sebastian’s appointment reflects Gerald Eve’s ambitious growth plans, as well as the strengthening of its national agency offering.
He has extensive experience marketing and advising on forward-thinking and innovative industrial projects in the Midlands, such as Symmetry Park, Kettering, Indurant Park, Wellingborough, Prologis Park, Pineham, Worcester Six and Park Power 170 in Coventry. Prior to joining Gerald Eve, Sebastian was an associate director in the national industrial & logistics team at BNP Paribas, working with notable clients in the sector including Tritax Symmetry, Prologis, Indurant, M&G, Oxenwood, CBRE Investment Management, Firethorn, and Stoford Developments.
Charles Spicer, Partner at Gerald Eve, said: “At Gerald Eve, we offer a proactive, data-driven approach to our clients’ instructions and are always looking to disrupt the market norm. We are delighted to welcome Seb to the business – his exceptional skill and industry experience marks the next step in the growth for both our National Industrial Agency team and our Birmingham office, allowing us to enhance and expand our offering to meet the evolving needs of our clients.”
Sebastian Moseley said: “I am thrilled to join the Gerald Eve team. I am looking forward to collaborating with a talented group of individuals, being part of a dynamic work environment, and contributing my skills and expertise to the team’s success.”
Harris Lamb has appointed business development and land acquisition expert Ken Philips to take the helm of its residential land department.
The former regional managing director at MCI Developments Ltd (a Keepmoat Homes company) has been appointed as director of residential land, bringing more than 35 years’ experience within the residential land sector to the role.
Having held senior positions for a wide range of developers including CALA Homes, Redrow Homes and Taylor Wimpey, Ken has established a stellar reputation for exceptional new business development and land acquisition throughout his career.
In the professional sphere, Ken is experienced at Development Appraisals, the exercise of strategic land options, and Development Viability; with key achievements including the acquisition of more than 10,000 plots for immediate private development and social housing across 110 sites, 46 private housing partnership deals with a collective value in excess of £150m and, more recently, six deals involving Grant Funded Affordable in Partnership with Registered Providers.
A big supporter of Partnership Housebuilding, Ken has developed strong relationships with Homes England delivery partners, and is committed to understanding and meeting their objectives relating to sustainability, design, and delivery.
Andrew Lamb, Director, said he was delighted with the appointment: “I am thrilled that we have secured such a high profile and well-respected expert to head up our residential team. Ken needs no introduction within the sector, and his extensive track record in inspiring his team and delivering dynamic projects is one that we are all incredibly excited to learn and benefit from.
“Ken will support all of our offices, working alongside our planning and environmental teams to build on the continuing success of these departments, providing a one-stop-shop to clients, partners and stakeholders alike.”
Ken added: “I have known Andrew Lamb for years and have long admired the diverse range of disciplines Harris Lamb offers. Since it first established its Residential department I have watched it move from strength to strength, overseeing a diverse range of projects across the UK and developing a strong reputation within the sector.
“The business’ commitment to working alongside key organisations to provide affordable housing and to connect landowners and developers in order to address the ongoing UK housing shortage is aligned with my own objectives, and I am particularly excited to be working closely with the dedicated environment team in order to be able to offer a fully rounded offering to clients.”
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Builder Vantage & Co, based in Lapworth, has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new quantity surveyor.
Amy Clayton has joined the team from Solihull-based Spitfire Homes, where she worked as a quantity surveyor.
Vantage & Co managing director Stephen Rankin said: “Amy brings a wealth of experience and knowledge with her and will make an absolutely first-class addition to the Vantage team.
“We are entering an exciting period with a number of new projects and tenders in the pipeline, and Amy’s expertise will be invaluable as we continue to grow. She has settled in really well and is already making an invaluable contribution.”
