A commercial building, project and sustainability consultancy has opened a Birmingham office in response to demand for its services in the region.
This is the first Midlands office for Jones Hargreaves and is led by associate partners Jack Birchall and Harry McDermott who have relocated to the city from the firm's London operation.
They will work with a range of investors, owners and occupiers across industrial, retail and office portfolios from their new home in Somerset House, Temple Street.
Mr Birchall has extensive experience in the commercial sector including dilapidations, tenant alterations and technical due diligence, having worked at Jones Hargreaves for three years.
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Mr McDermott is an experienced building surveyor across all commercial property sectors, primarily focusing on technical due diligence, dilapidations, planned preventative maintenance and contract administration instructions.
The new Birmingham office is opening in direct response to client demand, with ongoing instructions in the region from Indurent and Adapt Real Estate.
It is also working with Gilbanks on the £2 million fitout of a new 20,000 sq ft serviced office space at Five St Phillips in the Colmore Business District.
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The new Birmingham base joins its portfolio of offices in Manchester, Leeds, London, Bristol, Glasgow and Cardiff and the firm now employs 40 staff.
Mr Birchall said: "It's a privilege to have the opportunity to open our new Birmingham office and dive into the Midlands' thriving commercial property sector.
"The city itself has seen a lot of growth in recent years and it's exciting to be part of that.
"I was keen to relocate to Birmingham as it's a great city with so much to offer and this was the perfect time for me both professionally and personally.
"This opportunity highlights the culture of the business and the trust in the team."
Mr McDermott added: "Jack and I are very excited to be leading Jones Hargreaves' new office in the 海角视频's second city.
"We have a strong existing client base in and around Birmingham and across the Midlands and we're looking forward to building on that."
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Partner Matt Williams said: "This is our seventh office opening and aligns with our business expansion strategy to meet ever-increasing client demand for our commercial building consultancy and ESG services across the 海角视频, particularly in the Midlands.
"I'd like to extend my congratulations to Jack and Harry who I have no doubt will make a fantastic impression within the Midlands' burgeoning commercial property sector.
"As valued members of the team, we're delighted to support them in both their personal and career aspirations."