Appointments: Bruton Knowles; Waterman Group; Cushman & Wakefield

Brace of appointments at Bruton Knowles

BRUTON Knowles has announced a brace of appointments at its Birmingham office. The move sees Carl Kesterton and Nicola Harrington both made associates.

Mr Kesterton has more than 16 years’ experience in building surveying, working with a range of clients, including local authorities, public sector, retailers, developers, landlords and tenants.

Previously head of building surveying at Gleeds in Birmingham, he has joined Bruton Knowles to help drive the growth of the firm’s building consultancy team in the Midlands.

Ms Harrington is a specialist in compulsory purchase and compensation matters, including the negotiation of temporary land access arrangements, land sales and acquisitions, as well as valuation, estate management and general professional work.

She is returning to Bruton Knowles having previously worked for the firm from 2002 to 2004 before setting up and running her own consultancy business. Ms Harrington was also head of professional services at Hall Auctioneers.

Ian Pitt, partner and head of Bruton Knowles’ Birmingham office, said: “We are really pleased to have Carl and Nicola on board at a time when the office is enjoying a period of sustained growth.

“The building consultancy team, under Adrian Walsh’s leadership, is expanding at an impressive rate and Carl’s experience will be valuable in helping the team push on further.

“Compulsory purchase work is a big part of our business and therefore securing Nicola’s services to head up this area is real coup for the office.”

In addition to these appointments, Bruton Knowles has promoted May Dudley to senior surveyor. The office has also added to its client services team with appointment of Samantha Duffy as client accountant, while earlier this year Luke Stansfield was appointed as commercial property manager.

I don’t believe it…Richard Wilson set for new role

ENGINEERING and Environmental consultant, Waterman Group has appointed a new director of building services to spearhead its interests in Birmingham and the wider Midlands region.

Richard Wilson (left) joins Waterman from Midlands-based MEP consultancy Couch Perry Wilkes where he spent the past 15 years. He has a wealth of design and contracting experience with specialist knowledge in healthcare and manufacturing.

Neil Lewis, managing director of Waterman Building Services, said: “Richard’s appointment will play a key role in our strategic plans to launch a strong building services business in the region. This is an exciting time for us with great growth potential to further develop our presence in this field.”

Waterman has had a presence in Birmingham for more than 30 years and the team has provided engineering and consultancy services on many high profile projects across the Midlands including Grand Central Birmingham, Bullring shopping centre, Touchwood in Solihull, MIRA, Telford Shopping Centre, West Midlands Highways Alliance, Elliot’s Field Retail Park and the Manufacturing Technology Centre at Ansty Park. The most recent is the Temple Court office development for Legal & General, which is now starting on site.

New partner for Cushman & Wakefield

CUSHMAN & Wakefield has promoted Marcello Della Croce to partner in the firm’s Birmingham-based asset services team.

It is one of the first senior promotions in Birmingham since the recent merger between Cushman & Wakefield and DTZ.

Mr Della Croce (pictured left) was promoted to associate in May 2012, and joined Cushman & Wakefield in June 2009 from Lambert Smith Hampton, where he began his career. Among his key clients are Tesco Pension Trustees Ltd and IM Properties.

Nick Ridley (right), head of asset services for the Midlands/South West, said: “Marcello’s appointment to partner reflects his hard work and commitment and will help consolidate the wider team’s position as a leading property manager in Birmingham.”