National firm Bruton Knowles opens hub in Newcastle
Bruton Knowles has announced the opening of its fifteenth UK hub in Newcastle, as well as the appointment of a new associate.
The new hub is located at Cobalt Business Park and will allow the firm to deliver its valuation and building surveying services to customers in the region.
It comes as the company expands into the North East due to the significant growth of its National Valuation Team.
From left, Ian Pitt, Samantha Mitchell, James Bailey, Donna Alderson, Nicholas Broadway (Image: Supplied)
The Newcastle opening forms part of Bruton Knowles’ strategy to extend its reach across the UK, particularly in sectors like utilities, infrastructure, and valuation services.
The National Valuation Team has experienced a 40 per cent growth over the last 12 months.
Ian Pitt, head of the National Valuation Team, said: “Over the last year we have seen a huge amount of growth in the National Valuation Team across the country, so this next step was to open a hub in the North East of England, to help us extend our services to customers in the region.”
The firm has also announced the appointment of Donna Alderson as associate.
Ms Alderson brings 17 and a half years of experience to Bruton Knowles, having worked within both the public and private sector, at Newcastle City Council and firms such as Edisons and BNP Paribas.
She said: “Valuation work has been the main passion I’ve had throughout my career, and it’s where I feel I really excel.
“It was clear to me that Bruton Knowles was serious about growing and enhancing its services in the North East, which made it a quick decision for me to come and join their National Valuation Team.
“With my extensive experience and connections in the Newcastle and wider North East market, I’m looking forward to helping Bruton Knowles expand further in the region, bringing in new clients, while continuing to deliver the quality service level of service existing Bruton Knowles clients have become accustomed to.”
Managing partner of Bruton Knowles, James Bailey, said: “The opening of our Newcastle hub is the next phase of the Bruton Knowles growth strategy, and makes it fifteen hubs in total.
“We are looking at other regions to continue our expansion, and ways in which we can help service our existing clients, as well as deliver for prospective clients, too.
“Our growth strategy is two-pronged, and with the appointment of Donna, we are adding a great deal of experience to our already record-breaking team.
“We are keen to continue our growth in our National Teams, with appointments that make most sense for the firm, across the UK.”
The hub will be led by Nicholas Broadway, with bids manager Samantha Mitchell also based at the site.