Chris Heathcote, a chartered quantity surveyor, has joined Gateley Vinden as a director in its project management and quantity surveying team in Manchester.
Heathcote joins Gateley Vinden after eight months as an associate director with Turner & Townsend in Manchester. Before that, he had three-and-a-half years with CBRE UK. Gateley Vinden is his seventh post since 2017.
Of his new role, Heathcote said: 鈥淕ateley Vinden has a strong reputation across the north and I鈥檓 excited to be part of a team that鈥檚 continuing to grow and develop its presence in the industry. The seamless combination of construction consultancy guidance with legal expertise from across the wider group creates a unique and valuable proposition for clients navigating today鈥檚 complex market conditions.鈥�
Gary Allen, director and head of project management and quantity surveying at Gateley Vinden, added: 鈥淐hris brings extensive experience, both as a contractor and consultant, to bolster our already excellent team in the north, which services clients from our office bases in Manchester and Leeds. His appointment will continue to strengthen and support our growing presence in the market, delivering a wide range of projects across the public and private sectors. We鈥檙e really excited about his appointment, and I look forward to seeing him settle in and begin to make his mark.鈥�
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