appointments
Property manager boosts senior team
R esidential property manager FirstPort has boosted its senior team with two appointments. The Hampshire-based company has appointed David Young as chief operating officer and Michael Venus has become director of HR. They will both sit on the executive board. Mr Young, who joins from energy firm Centrica, has 14 years of senior leadership experience. He led strategic change in the business during
joins FirstPort from construction giant Multiplex. FirstPort chief executive Nigel Howell said: “David and Michael join us at an important time as
his time at the company, including its subsidiary British Gas. He will lead FirstPort’s ongoing implementation
M anaging agent Rendall & Rittner has appointed a new key client manager to focus on overseeing on the firm’s largest freehold clients. Charlie Crawley brings extensive experience of the sector and has joined the company fromWarwick Estates, where she headed up freehold client relations. She will be the dedicated point of contact for Rendall & Rittner’s clients, focusing on developing relationships and enhancing levels of service. “Rendall & Rittner is a strong business with a first-class client portfolio,” said Charlie. “My role will be to ensure that the key freehold clients consistently receive the very best levels of service.” Richard Daver, managing director of Rendall & Rittner, said: “We are pleased to welcome Charlie to the business. She has strong experience of the sector as well as established relationships with some of our key clients.” Key client manager takes on role
we look to expand our offer, move into new areas of the market and continue to support brilliant places for people to live. With their joint experience in expanding businesses, they both have a huge role to play in our growth and change programme.”
of the firm’s digital programme, which is pat of a five-year plan to improve customer service and business growth. Mr Venus will bring a wealth of experience to his new role as HR director after years of experience in HR across construction and media. He
Firm creates role to help with growth
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the lockdown rules being relaxed, so the timing of Tony joining is perfect. We have had to review our methods of operating to ensure safety and are comfortable with the arrangements we have made.” Mr Rozario has been a property clerk since 2007, working for snventory companies in London including Red Inventory, where he trained other clerks. He also worked for Galliard Homes, where he managed a newly-formed inventory department.
Matt Hill, senior property inspector at Principle, said: “We’re delighted to have appointed Tony to our expanding team as he has the in-depth knowledge that we need.
management firm has created a new
role as its portfolio grows to more than 200 units. Birmingham-based
Principle Estate Management has appointed Tony Rozario as property inspector to help it deal with growing demand. Mr Rozario has more than 13 years of experience in the sector in London and the South East, which is where the company is seeing a large increase in business. A building consultancy firmhas appointed an associate director to help lead the firm’s dilapidations and project management services. Building surveyor Joseph Skinnard has joined Mobius Building
“Principle’s fast-growing portfolio in the South East meant we needed someone on the spot for us, and Tony’s location means we have the right skills and focus in the right place. “We have just reinstated property inspections following
Building consultancy firm appoints associate director
Mr Strange added: “Joe is an outstanding chartered building surveyor and brings genuine experience and professionalism to Mobius Building Consultancy. We very much look forward to him forming an integral part of the team and a catalyst to the success and growth of our business.”
Mr Skinnard has a substantial range of knowledge across project and professional work, including contract administration, project management, pre-acquisition surveys and insurance claims. He also benefits from insight on the impact of the MEES regulations on commercial leasehold property.
Consultancy from the commercial team at Lambert Smith Hampton. Mobius Building Consultancy’s director Ben Strange said that the company had Mr Skinnard in its sights for some time due to his experience in dilapidations.
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