BTG Eddisons hires public sector valuation head

Leeds-headquartered property consultancy BTG Eddisons has strengthened its public sector offering with the appointment of Chris Soar to a newly created role as head of public sector valuation.

Chris joins the firm from Montagu Evans in London, where he spent 12 years specialising in portfolio valuations for government departments, local authorities and NHS organisations.

Chris said: “I’m really excited to be joining BTG Eddisons as head of public sector valuation. 

“After more than a decade working on public sector valuations, it feels like the perfect time to join.

“The firm is committed to building its presence in this space, with solid frameworks already in place through ESPO and Crown Commercial Services amongst others, as well as great teams across building surveying, auctions and advisory. 

“That combination gives us a strong platform to deliver practical, high-quality valuations and advice to local authorities, central government, the NHS and schools, which is exactly the kind of work I’ve always enjoyed most.”

Chris’ appointment supports the continued expansion of BTG Eddisons’ public sector team, which advises on estate management and improvement projects across the UK.

The team works with councils, schools, colleges, central government and the NHS, delivering advice on estate rationalisation, housing and land development, infrastructure investment and PFI contract expiry. 

BTG Eddisons is also a named supplier on the Government’s Crown Commercial Services framework.

Chris’ appointment also follows the firm’s recent rebrand and continued growth, with BTG Eddisons now employing more than 500 people across 35 offices nationwide.

Regional valuations director Martin Hughes added: “Valuations are a key service line for us and underpin much of our work for public sector clients, from asset portfolio valuations to specialised NHS and public health valuations. 

“Chris’ addition brings significant expertise and will further strengthen our capability.”

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