Wallace Whittle powers growth with senior hires

Independent MEP, sustainability and ESG consultancy Wallace Whittle is accelerating its expansion across England with new senior appointments, growing offices and a strong pipeline of work.

The Glasgow-headquartered firm, which aims to more than double turnover within three years, continues to build on the success of its London and Warrington offices following the recent launch of its Manchester and Birmingham bases.

Carl Saxon joins the board as regional director for the South of England, bringing 27 years of experience from Hoare Lea and a track record in developing offices and delivering large-scale projects nationwide. 

He will work alongside Birmingham location director Darren Wright and London location director Peter Kirk to drive growth across both regions.

Carl said: “Wallace Whittle is first and foremost a business centered around people – colleagues, clients and communities. 

“That’s what delivers real success and will be central to moving forward and increasing the brilliance the business already enjoys.

“The standard of quality and technical expertise is unmatched so it’s now about solidifying our presence across England and become the defining characteristic of building services engineering. 

“This quality and personal touch is why the team is tackling some of the sector’s biggest challenges like regulation compliance – for example securing Gateway 2 approvals - with success and a smile.

“We are also keenly aware of the skills gap within our field and are proud to be supporting accessible training pathways for the next generation, as well as encouraging career progression. 

“We are inspired by the opportunities that lie ahead and want to promote that throughout the business, the region and the industry.”

With major projects including Birmingham’s Smithfield regeneration and King’s College London’s Bush House redevelopment underway, Wallace Whittle’s England team continues to build momentum.

Darren added: “While we have built a strong residential portfolio in Birmingham, this continued growth is what will enable us to branch out into new territory; life sciences, healthcare, and the soaring demand for data centres. 

“Working seamlessly and collaboratively with Warrington, Manchester and London gives us unrivalled, collective experience. 

“We are a safe pair of hands, offering consistency regardless of where the resource comes from.”

Peter added: “Our team in London benefits from deep, and longstanding client relationships that Wallace Whittle has supported through extremely complex and unusual schemes.

“However, we are not just relying on our past success; it is important to be focused on the future. 

“This means continuing to deliver the quality that we are known for, being that reliable partner for new and existing clients, and making room for fresh talent.

“That’s how we make sure our great reputation is only going to grow further. 

“We have the people, the expertise, the resources, and the forward plan – and it’s by bringing that all together with our personal touch to relationships that delivers true success for clients and their projects.”

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