Silverstone Building Consultancy has promoted Philip Bone to director at its Newcastle office.
The company is a specialist firm of chartered buildings surveyors and project managers, with offices in Newcastle and Leeds.
Mr Bone, who has been with the firm 11 years and was previously senior associate director, said: “Being appointed to director is an extremely proud moment for me having progressed through the company for just over a decade. Joining as a graduate, the level of support, encouragement and guidance offered to me over the years has been invaluable.
“I am looking forward to the challenge of managerial responsibility and helping to drive the long-term growth of the firm as we continue to strengthen the team.”
In another internal promotion, Jack Margerrison steps up from chartered building surveyor to senior surveyor at the Leeds office.
Director, Richard Farrey, said: “Both Phil and Jack’s promotions is reward for the quality of their work and long-term loyalty. One of the most satisfying parts of our business is taking on promising graduates who we believe have potential and then watching them develop into highly competent professionals. We will be announcing the appointment of more people throughout the next 12 months and we are committed to employing the very best candidates who share our passion for delivering an exceptional service for clients.”
The Northumberland Pub Company has enlisted two new senior team members at its Felton venue.
Adam Westgarth has been appointed head chef, while Clair Potts has been appointed general manager at the Northumberland Arms in Felton.
With a background in fine dining, Mr Westgarth has been in the hospitality industry for more than two decades and has worked at many of the region’s top hotels including Wynyard Hall, Otterburn Castle and Matfen Hall, having worked up to Michelin star and four rosette levels
General manager Ms Potts has brought more than 25 years of experience to her new position, having started her career in hospitality when she was just 16.
Stuart Young of the Northumberland Pub Company said: “Adam and Clair have a huge wealth of knowledge in their respective areas and I am confident they will be invaluable additions to The Northumberland Arms.”
Digital marketing agency Mediaworks has bolstered its senior team with the appointment of Samantha Link as group people director.
Ms Link joins the Gateshead agency having held senior level HR positions at fellow tech and digital businesses, including global software giant Sage and Future50 leaders, Nomad Digital.
She said: “The pace of growth at Mediaworks is breathtaking. I’m really excited to be able to bring my experience of staff development and nurturing high-performance cultures in large scale, high-growth businesses to the table.
“Further developing the organisation’s people-focused culture, and enhancing training and wellbeing programmes, presents a fantastic opportunity. I’m thrilled to be playing my part in putting our most important asset, our incredible people, at the centre of that successful growth.”
Bradley Hall Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents has welcomed two new arrivals.
The Newcastle firm has appointed property management surveyor, Andrew Cole, and business administration apprentice, Harriet Hoyland.
Mr Cole joins with 38 years of management experience and a range of knowledge to assist with Bradley Hall’s growing property management portfolio. Ms Hoyland joins on a business administration apprenticeship and will gain her Level 3 Housing and Property qualifications, delivered by Learning Curve, while at the firm.
Catherine Affleck, group operations director and head of property management at Bradley Hall said: “I am thrilled we have been able to expand the team with two new members of staff, each of whom bring their own skills and knowledge of procedure.”
NTG Precision Engineering has made three key appointments, with more to follow.
The Team Valley company has appointed Andy Small as technical sales engineer. Mr Small joins from Continental AG’s Dunlop Oil & Marine, having spent three years as a sales engineer in the oil and gas industry after graduating from Northumbria University.
New business development manager Paul Mulvey has extensive experience in sales and marketing across industries including automotive, aerospace, defence and distribution, with a focus on emerging and growing markets.
Helen McNally joins as customer account manager. She previously worked for Elddis Transport and has spent her career in fast moving customer service roles.
Mike Hutchinson, managing director of NTG Precision Engineering, said: “We are a dynamic and growing business, which offers progressive employment opportunities and career progression that are key in securing high quality people like Helen, Andy and Paul who bring the experience and drive that will contribute to our future success.”
North East law firm Muckle LLP has expanded its agriculture, estates and private client department to meet increasing demand for its specialist legal services.
Charlotte Patterson-Ryan joins the firm as a senior associate with 13 years of experience in rural and agricultural secured lending.
She said: “Joining Muckle is a chance to do the job I love within a business whose core values of nurturing colleagues demonstrably shows that sustainable business can be achieved in an environment where people value and respect each other. This move is all about the future and the opportunities that it creates, not only for myself but for the clients and agents I work alongside.”
David Towns, partner and head of the agriculture, estates and private client department, added: “I am absolutely thrilled that Charlotte has joined Muckle LLP. Her significant experience and expertise in the sector, particularly within the secured lending arena, will merge perfectly to our current offering and will help develop our business even further.”
