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Pick Everard signals expansion plans with new director appointment
12 Jun 2024
Rob Dawes
Director
Strengthening its offering in the North of England and Wales Pick Everard has appointed a new director of project management.
Rob Dawes brings almost 25 years of experience in the construction sector to the role, with a background in property, real estate and healthcare, including six years planning and delivering capital investment strategies within the NHS.
In his new role, Rob will lead the team from the firm’s Manchester and Leeds offices, focused on delivering and managing successful development projects for existing clients while nurturing new opportunities and relationships across the region.
His appointment to the firm, which employs more than 700 people nationally across its 15 UK offices, signifies its continued commitment to developing its project management division and further driving its strong presence in the North of England and Wales.
“Pick Everard’s long-standing reputation, coupled with its talented team and impressive portfolio are what initially attracted me to the role. Together, we have an exciting opportunity to develop and nurture the team’s growth across our target regions.
— Rob Dawes, Director at Pick Everard
“Both Manchester and Leeds have enjoyed substantial economic growth over the past decade, spurred by investment and development opportunity across commercial, residential and educational sectors to name but a few.
“My appointment is an opportunity for Pick Everard to further cement its place at the forefront of this pipeline, accelerate our strong offering in Wales and continue to be a valuable asset to our clients and the wider built environment.”
Jon Parry, operations director at Pick Everard, said: “Rob brings a wealth of project management experience to the role, making him an excellent addition to the team. As a business, we hold a strong track record successfully delivering public and private sector schemes, and Rob’s background in strategic planning and policy aligns perfectly with our values.
“Joining us at an exciting period of growth, Rob will add significant weight across our range of projects and services, as well as the communities we serve.”
Pick Everard boasts almost 160 years designing and managing built environment projects, including the recent redevelopment of Manchester’s derelict railway arches on Corporation Street, where the firm provided structural, civil, mechanical and electrical services on site.