National engineering consultancy Rodgers Leask has seen the return of Tom Nunn to its Derby office, where he rejoins the business as principal engineer, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a renewed drive to support development across the Midlands. Tom began his engineering career with Rodgers Leask in 2004, joining the company after completing his apprenticeship. Spending over a decade at the company, he became a trusted member of the civil engineering team, with significant contributions to residential project delivery. After leaving in 2017 to pursue different opportunities and build on the strong foundation of knowledge developed during his time at Rodgers Leask, Tom has now returned with new perspectives and a desire to contribute to the continued success of the Derby office. His return signals a significant boost to Rodgers Leask’s residential sector offering in the region and reinforces its commitment to growing the Derby base with experienced, homegrown talent. Director Kriston Harvey mentored Tom in the early stages of his career. He said: “Welcoming Tom back to Rodgers Leask as a principal engineer is not only a proud moment but also a strategic one. His expertise in residential development, combined with his values and standards, make him an ideal fit for our growing team and project pipeline. He knows the business, understands the region, and is already adding value to our projects and clients.” Tom said: “It is fantastic to be back at Rodgers Leask, returning after all these years feels like the natural step. I’m excited to work alongside a brilliant team and play a key role in developing the Derby office’s residential capabilities further. There’s a lot of momentum here, and I’m looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together.” Tom’s appointment highlights Rodgers Leask’s focus on nurturing long-term relationships and investing in experienced engineers, who share a passion for delivering innovative, practical solutions. His homecoming strengthens the Derby office at a time of growth and opportunity, helping to drive the consultancy’s commitment to delivering project excellence across the Midlands. For more information on Rodgers Leask, visit www.rodgersleask.com Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Contractor Clegg Construction has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new business development manager. Amy Fullaway has more than five years of business development experience in the construction sector and associated industries, plus a background in marketing and bid coordination. She joins the business development team at Clegg Construction at a time when the company has a growing order book, with exciting schemes in the pipeline and projects under way across the Midlands, East Anglia and the North. Her role will involve developing new opportunities and strengthening relationships with existing clients. Pre-construction director Christian White said: “The Clegg Construction team welcomes Amy to the business. She brings with her several years of experience in both business development and marketing, which will help us to achieve our future goals.” Amy, who is originally from Derbyshire, has a Business and Management BSc Hons degree from the University of Derby. She said: “Joining Clegg Construction is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company with such a strong reputation in the industry. I look forward to collaborating with the team to drive innovation and explore new business avenues.” With its headquarters in the Lace Market, Nottingham, Clegg Construction is a Midlands, East Anglia, and Yorkshire-based construction firm specialising in the delivery of public and private sector projects. It was founded in the 1930s and now works across all specialities including healthcare, education and residential. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Hamilton (Building Contractors), one of the largest and longest-standing specialist facade contractors in the UK has appointed Martin Walker BSc (Hons), MCIOB as Regional Director for the South as the company continues a period of exceptional growth. Martin brings over 20 years of experience and a proven track record in delivering high-value, complex construction projects across the UK for industry giants including Balfour Beatty and Mulalley. A Chartered Construction Manager and a respected member of the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB), Martin is well known for his operational excellence and strategic insight. In late 2024, he became one of the first six construction professionals to complete the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) Principal Contractor Competency Scheme. This sets a new benchmark for the skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours expected of Principal Contractors. Martin’s appointment, which will see him based at the company’s new Dartford office, comes during an incredible period of growth for Hamilton with turnover set to double to over £50m in 2025. In line with this expansion,15 new team members have joined the company this year alone, strengthening both the health and safety and management teams. Commenting on his appointment Martin Walker said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Hamilton at such an important time in the company’s journey. I have worked with the team on a wide range of previous projects and the Hamilton name is synonymous with quality. “There is a strong, values-led culture with a clear commitment to quality, people and delivery and I am looking forward to playing a key role in helping to shape and support the company’s continued growth. “The construction industry on the whole is navigating a challenging landscape at the moment with rising costs, skill shortages and constantly evolving regulations creating pressures across the sector. “However, these challenges also present opportunities and Hamilton is perfectly placed to leverage its expertise and collaborative approach to deliver safe, high-quality projects that meet the demands of today’s market and build resilience for the future.” Daniel Mackie, Director at Hamilton, added: “Martin is the perfect addition to our growing team and his appointment reflects our commitment to investing in outstanding talent as we grow. His depth of experience, technical expertise and leadership approach make him the ideal candidate to drive our operations in the South. “Wtih many major projects underway in his region and more set to come online in the coming months his experience will be instrumental in ensuring we continue to deliver excellence for our clients while scaling sustainably and strategically.” Hamilton is currently delivering a wide range of high-profile schemes including façade and refurbishment works at Burley Street in Leeds, extensive external upgrades at Lewisham Park Towers in London and a large-scale social housing retrofit programme in Hull. These projects reflect Hamilton’s reputation for delivering safety-led and sustainability-focused solutions in partnership with leading contractors and public sector clients. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Award-winning housebuilder, The Hill Group, has made two senior sales appointments as part of its ongoing expansion, reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-quality homes across key regions. Eloise Solari joins as Head of Sales for London and Sarah Boyce takes on the role of Head of Sales for the South West and Southern divisions. Their appointments reflect Hill’s strategic growth in these regions, as the company continues to expand its development pipeline. Eloise and Sarah bring extensive experience in residential sales and a deep understanding of their respective markets. Eloise’s career has focused on central London with previous roles at Ballymore, Taylor Wimpey Central London and Galliard Homes where she led the sales team at flagship developments. Her expertise will be instrumental in shaping Hill’s sales strategies for its major London developments, including Kew Bridge Rise, Lampton Parkside, North Gate Park and Dagenham Green. Additionally, she brings valuable experience in partnership work and has excellent relationships with agents. Sarah joins Hill at a pivotal time for its South West expansion, with Bristol and its surrounding areas being a core focus. She spent twenty years with Berkeley Group, rising to Sales and Marketing Director for the Oxford and Chiltern division. Sarah has also held roles at Redrow Thames Valley, HarperCrewe, and Crest Nicholson in Bristol. The South West is a key strategic region for Hill, with a robust development pipeline that includes three key upcoming projects in central Bristol — the former Bristol Zoo car park site in Clifton, a recently approved development in Southville, and Baltic Wharf on Spike Island, overlooking the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Andy Hill OBE, founder and Group Chief Executive of The Hill Group, said: “I am pleased to welcome Eloise and Sarah to lead the sales teams in these two important strategic regions for The Hill Group. Their expertise will be invaluable in driving sales to support our expansion in London, Bristol and the South West. At Hill, we are committed to delivering exceptional homes that are thoughtfully designed for their locations, and both Eloise and Sarah share this passion. They bring a wealth of market insight and a deep understanding of delivering quality homes that add value to communities. We look forward to supporting them as they take on these key roles and contribute to our growing presence in these regions.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Property Sense, a PropTech partner for BTR operators, leasing agents and developers, has welcomed three new non-executive directors to its board.    These strategic appointments mark a significant step in the company’s growth journey, reinforcing its commitment to revolutionising the lease-up experience in the BTR sector.    Nigel Rawlings, Tom Lebor, and Yogesh Jandauria are all joining the board as non-executive directors.   Nigel Rawlings, renowned BTR expert and current Chairman of Rise Homes, provides a deep understanding of the industry with his extensive experience within property and construction.    Tom Lebor is a respected scale-up business mentor and advisor, known for his expertise in strategy, growth, operations and change for sustainable success. His experience will support Property Sense in navigating the complexities and nuances of scaling a high-performance team across the business.    Yogesh Jandauria is a seasoned investor, landlord, and property developer with experience as a trusted advisor for organisations including PwC, Deloitte, Lloyds Bank, and HSBC. With a solid track record in managing a buy-to-let (BTL) portfolio and leading residential development projects, and as a major shareholder in Property Sense, he brings strategic oversight and a commitment to sustainable growth.   The newly formed team will work alongside CEO Mike Haywood, to drive Property Sense’s vision and support its rapid growth.    In addition to these board appointments, Tim Ng has been appointed Property Sense’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With a wealth of experience in scaling high-growth start-ups, Tim specialises in developing strategic tech frameworks that enable businesses to achieve scalable growth, operational efficiency and long-term value.    These strategic appointments bring the company’s board to four members, with at least two further appointments on track for this year; reinforcing Property Sense’s leadership as the company embarks on its next phase of growth.    The formation of the board follows the success of Property Sense’s ongoing investment raise, well on track to secure £1M of capital to accelerate its expansion and introduce its PropTech solutions to new regions across the UK.    Mike Haywood, CEO of Property Sense, said: “Building a world-class leadership team is crucial as we continue to innovate and expand. Each of these appointments brings real-life experiences of the challenges that come with scaling a business, and their invaluable expertise will help us refine our offerings and scale effectively.   “With our strengthened board and fresh investment, we are in a prime position to drive real change in the BTR sector. Our software has the capabilities to revolutionise BTR lettings processes, and we’re honoured to have such a strong team to make this a reality.”    For more information, please visit www.property-sense.co.uk.    Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

James Tootle Joins from Bruntwood CBRE has appointed James Tootle as Director in its Northern Retail team to work across the firm’s northern business. James joins after ten years at Bruntwood where he was Head of Retail & Leisure for town centres and consumer brands at Bruntwood Works. At CBRE, James will be joining the northern retail team which covers the firm’s Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds offices, led by Stephen Proudley, Head of Northern Retail. Proudly said: “With the continued growth of the northern cities and the mix of uses being delivered through super prime assets, we work closely with our office, leisure and build to rent teams to offer an exceptional service to our clients. The expertise that James has in the city centre market brings an exciting dimension to our team, and continues our commitment to providing an unrivalled service in the north.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Director for the Building Surveying team within the Project & Building Consultancy (PBC) division. Previously Matt was with Hollis for nine years, and has been bought in to deliver key Building Surveying projects and bolster this key service line. A Chartered Building Surveyor with 20 years’ experience in commercial property, Matt’s core expertise lies in the commercial office sector – particularly CAT A and CAT B fit-outs. He also has substantial experience in industrial refurbishments and building services/plant replacement projects aligned with client EPC improvement targets. Matt has a wealth of experience across all related disciplines with a current client base which includes Legal & General, M&G, James Andrew International, Guy Wilson Properties and Sir Richard Sutton. Reporting into team leader Tom Davey, Matt will join our existing 72 building surveyors advising on projects across the UK. Tom Davey, Director for Colliers Project & Building Consultancy Division said: “It’s a pleasure to welcome someone of Matt’s breadth and depth of experience into the team. He has previously worked for some of our key clients which is an added bonus and will be instrumental in maintaining these relationships going forward.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Women continue to be very underrepresented in council maintenance roles across the UK, with only three metropolitan district councils employing more women than men in these types of jobs. This is according to a freedom of information (FOI) request made by builder’s merchant Travis Perkins, which also revealed that the majority of local authorities surveyed had recruited more men than women in these roles over the past three years. In the 24 responses of the 36 metropolitan district councils asked, many councils do at least appear to be making efforts to increase female representation though. Number of women employed in manual or maintenance roles Liverpool City Council, Manchester City Council and Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council are the only three councils who responded to the FOI which currently have more women in manual or maintenance roles than men. There are 119 women out of a total of 153 employees in these types of jobs at Liverpool City Council, representing a 77.78 per cent split in favour of women. Manchester City Council has 1,535 women out of 2,283 total members of staff (a 67.24 per cent split) and Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council 608 women out of 976 overall employees (a 62.3 per cent split). On the other end of the scale, North Tyneside Council only has 14 women in manual or maintenance roles out of 587 employees in total – a 2.39 per cent split. Sunderland City Council (eight women out of 323 overall members of staff, representing a 2.48 per cent split) and City of Wolverhampton Council (ten women out of 311 employees in total) do not fare much better in this part of the FOI. Number of new hires which were female over last three years The numbers are a bit more appealing when councils were asked how many women they had hired into manual or maintenance roles in the past three years, as seven local authorities revealed they had recruited more women than men during this period. Liverpool City Council again come out on top when these statistics were analysed, with 17 of the 21 new starts in the last three years being women – an 80.95 per cent split in favour of women. The other councils to have recruited more women than men recently are as follows: However, a total of 16 councils which responded to the FOI request had recruited more men than women into manual or maintenance roles over the three-year period analysed. North Tyneside Council (five female new starts out of 162 total employees in the past three years – a 3.09 per cent split) and Sunderland City Council (again five female new starts but this time out of 130 employees overall in the last three years – a 3.85 per cent split) have shown particularly minimal progress when looking to get more women into manual and maintenance roles.   Are councils encouraging recruitment, retention & representation of women in manual or maintenance roles? An encouraging aspect of the FOI request is that 13 of the 24 councils which responded said that they had initiatives, policies or programmes in place which look to encourage more women to be recruited into manual or maintenance roles at the local authority. These schemes also aim to better retain female members of staff once they are in these types of jobs. Targets and strategies designed to increase the representation of women are also setup at ten of the local authorities surveyed. Efforts being made include: Natalie Ashcroft HR Business Partner at Travis Perkins and also member of the D&I board, commented: “Travis Perkins is always challenging ourselves, our colleagues and our peers on the gendered imbalance that still exists within our industry. Creating an inclusive environment where everyone belongs is an important message that we want to put across. “Our FOI request has shown some positive steps in the number of councils which have recruited more women than men into manual or maintenance roles in recent years. There appears to be a lot of effort being made by various local authorities to encourage more women to be recruited, retained and represented in these types of jobs. “However, more needs to be done. Only three of the councils who responded to our FOI have more women in the roles focused on than men, with many local authorities admitting they do not have any specific policies, initiatives, programmes or targets which could change this underrepresentation.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Chapmanbdsp, an independent design consultancy, specialising in building services engineering and environmental design is pleased to announce Riccardo Zara as Director of Sustainability and Building Physics, effective immediately. This appointment underpins the firm’s strong commitment to environmental responsibility. Riccardo Zara brings with him over 15years of experience in environmental management and sustainable engineering practices. Having begun his studies in Italy as a structural engineer and then completed his master’s degree in Sweden as an environmental and sustainability consultant, his early career was focused on building services design, building physics, and decarbonization strategies. He has since gained valuable experience in building services particularly in mechanical engineering as well as developing skills in strategic team management and business development in recent years. Passionate about creating an inclusive working environment, as well as focused on technical excellence, Riccardo has experience of working with world leading architects on cutting-edge building projects in sectors ranging from arts and culture to life sciences, commercial, residential, and industrial. Ray Upjohn, chapmanbdsp Chief Executive says, “We are delighted to welcome Riccardo Zara to our leadership team. His appointment comes at a crucial time within our change management programme as we continue gearing for growth. Riccardo brings exceptional experience and vision that will help us deliver on our ambitious sustainability objectives while creating additional value for our clients. The Board and I look forward to working with him.” Commenting on his appointment, Riccardo Zara adds, “The engineering sector has a pivotal role to play in decarbonisation and creating resilient infrastructure. I’m excited to join chapmanbdsp because of its strong technical foundation. That kind of deep knowledge is crucial to fully understanding and tackling the complexity of sustainability in the building environment.” This appointment represents another step in chapmanbdsp’s journey towards becoming the industry leader in sustainable engineering solutions, supporting clients in meeting their own environmental objectives whilst creating lasting positive impact for communities and the planet. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Landsec has appointed global media professional Alice Webb as Chief Executive Officer of MediaCity in Salford, reinforcing its ambition to position the destination as the UK’s leading hub for media, creativity and innovation. In this newly created role, Alice will lead both MediaCity and dock10, the UK’s leading television facility. Bringing these two brands under one unified leadership reflects Landsec’s commitment to a more joined-up approach across its media and studio operations, positioning MediaCity to thrive in an increasingly integrated and dynamic media landscape. Alice will be responsible for shaping and delivering a long-term vision that reinforces MediaCity as the home of future media – supporting new forms of content creation and digital innovation, and creating long-term value for Salford, Greater Manchester, and the wider region. She joins Landsec in September 2025 from Universal Music Group, where she served as the founding CEO of Mercury Studios, the group’s global film and TV production and distribution company. Before that, she held senior leadership positions at the BBC, including Director of Children’s & Education, overseeing CBeebies and CBBC – two of the UK’s most iconic children’s media brands. Earlier in her BBC career, Alice served as Chief Operating Officer of BBC North, directing the broadcaster’s landmark relocation to MediaCity in 2011. The move brought over 2,000 employees to Salford and cemented MediaCity’s place as a nationally significant centre for media production and innovation. Alice will formally take up the role in September 2025. As part of this transition, Mark Senior, who has served as CEO of dock10 since 2012, will step down on Alice’s arrival and take on an ongoing advisory role. Mike Hood, Chief Operating Officer at Landsec, said: “Alice’s appointment is a major milestone in the evolution of MediaCity. Her proven leadership in the media sector and ability to deliver large-scale transformation make her the ideal person to lead MediaCity and dock10 into the future together, under a bold new vision. “As we expand MediaCity into a hub for media, creativity, and innovation, uniting property and production under one leadership will unlock even greater value for our partners, tenants, and communities. We’re excited about what’s ahead.” Alice Webb added: “I’m delighted to be joining Landsec and returning to lead a community with a proven track record of creative ambition but with so much potential ahead of it too. Landsec’s commitment to that potential is compelling and I’m excited to pick up the reins and lead MediaCity into its next chapter. We have a very bright future of media, innovation, growth and creativity ahead of us. I can’t wait to get started later this year.”   MediaCity: A Destination for Future Media Located on 37 acres of waterfront at Salford Docks, MediaCity is home to more than 250 media, tech, and creative businesses. Landsec is investing in its long-term future – following the acquisition of the final 25% stake in November 2024 -with plans to expand the estate to 60 acres, delivering around 3,000 new homes and 800,000 sq ft of additional commercial space. As the UK’s leading media and creativity hub, MediaCity will serve as a launchpad for companies across all sectors that use media, content, and technology to communicate, innovate, and grow. Its next chapter will be defined by collaboration, co-location, and creativity at scale – a place for pioneers shaping the future of every industry. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals