Vail Williams bolsters Midlands building consultancy team

Property consultancy Vail Williams has strengthened its building consultancy team with the appointment of partner Stefan Oehl as demand for specialist property advice continues to grow.

Based in the Midlands, Stefan joins from Naismiths and brings more than 25 years of experience across the West Midlands property market, having also held roles with JLL and Drivers Jonas.

An experienced building surveyor and project manager, he has advised both public and private sector clients on a wide range of projects, including developments valued at up to £10 million.

His expertise spans building surveying, project management, technical due diligence, dilapidations, planned maintenance, contract administration and pre-acquisition advice.

Stefan, who is based in Birmingham, said: “I was looking for a new challenge and was struck by the exciting journey that Vail Williams is on. 

“I’m very excited to have joined such an agile and go-ahead firm, especially as the building consultancy team continues to grow.

“What also appealed to me was that Vail Williams is very much a national business in terms of reach and standing but also maintains a regional feel, which is hugely important in terms of offering the best possible service to clients.

“I have undertaken dilapidations instructions on behalf of both landlords and tenants covering retail, industrial and office premises. 

“I also have extensive experience of providing survey reports covering building condition surveys, planned maintenance inspections and schedules of condition. 

“All of this I hope will stand me in good stead.”

Stefan’s appointment further strengthens Vail Williams' national building consultancy offering, which supports clients throughout the lifecycle of commercial property assets.

Chris Davies, partner and head of building consultancy, added: “The appointment of Stefan underscores the commitment of Vail Williams to strategically strengthen key markets in which we operate.

“We see great opportunity for growth in building and project consultancy work as well as further supporting our existing clients operating in Birmingham and wider Midlands area.”

Carole Taylor, Midlands & North regional managing partner, added: “We welcome Stefan to the team. 

“He is a seasoned all-rounder whose wealth of experience and detailed local knowledge will stand him in good stead as we develop our sector offering still further across the Midlands.

“Stefan will be an important asset as we seek the continued growth of our Midlands and North operations and expansion of our offering to a wide range of potential clients across Birmingham and beyond.

“Throughout his career, Stefan has provided clear, succinct and personalised advice to a diverse range of clients throughout the property sector.”

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