Gateley Vinden names new Manchester director

Manchester-based built environment consultancy Gateley Vinden has appointed Chris Heathcote as a director within its project management and quantity surveying team. 

Chris, a chartered quantity surveyor, brings 18 years’ experience from roles with Turner & Townsend and CBRE UK. 

His expertise spans quantity surveying, project management, employer’s agent services, development monitoring and quantum expert witness work across diverse sectors.

In his new role, Chris will strengthen Gateley Vinden’s North of England operations, enhancing project management and quantity surveying services for education, commercial, residential and public sector clients. 

His appointment supports the firm’s ongoing mission to deliver clear, practical consultancy that helps clients save money and mitigate risk.

Chris 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.”

Gateley Vinden, part of professional services group Gateley, provides strategic advice across commercial, residential and public sector projects nationwide. 

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.”

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