Gateley Vinden appoints new director in Manchester

Gateley Vinden, the specialist built environment consultancy arm of professional services group, Gateley, has appointed Chris Heathcote as a director within its project management and quantity surveying team in Manchester.

Chartered quantity surveyor, Heathcote, joins Gateley Vinden following previous roles with Turner & Townsend and CBRE UK. He has developed vast strategic construction consultancy experience over the last 18 years, providing quantity surveying, project management, employer’s agent, development monitoring and quantum expert witness services spanning a diverse range of commercial, residential and public sector projects.

In his new role, Heathcote will enhance Gateley Vinden’s project management and quantity surveying offering in the North, servicing education, commercial, residential and public sector clients.

Commenting on his appointment, Heathcote said: “Gateley Vinden has a strong reputation across the North, and I’m excited to be part of a team that’s 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’s complex market conditions.”

Gary Allen, director and head of project management and quantity surveying at Gateley Vinden, added: “Chris 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’re really excited about his appointment, and I look forward to seeing him settle in and begin to make his mark.”

Gateley Vinden specialises in consultancy services for all aspects of the built environment and is part of professional services group, Gateley. The team provides straight-talking advice to developers, investors, landlords and occupiers, up and down the country, saving them money and helping them mitigate risk. The team is based in offices located in Manchester, Leeds, London, Birmingham and Nottingham.