Bidwells has expanded its Bristol office with a series of appointments across its project management and building surveying teams as the property consultancy continues to grow its presence in the South West.
The firm has also relocated to larger premises close to Bristol Temple Meads to accommodate the expansion, with the office led by Chris Clover and Sarah Davies.
The growth follows increased project activity across the region, where Bidwells works with clients in sectors including defence, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, science and technology, education and the public sector.
Current projects include refurbishment work for Bristol City Council, while the firm was also appointed earlier this year to Airbus’ project management framework.
Bristol is one of three locations identified by Bidwells as a strategic growth market, alongside Manchester and Edinburgh, reflecting demand from science, technology and innovation-led businesses.
The consultancy said it expects to continue expanding its Bristol operation, with planning likely to be the next service line added to the office.
Chris Clover, partner, Project Management, commented: “It’s a testament to the strength of the team and the culture at Bidwells that we are already ahead of our growth ambitions in Bristol. Our team’s growth has been built on a wide base of client demand, and we expect to keep growing, with planning likely to be the next service we add locally.
“What sets us apart is the combination of deep national experience, having delivered complex laboratories, technical facilities and estate programmes in other national markets, with a local team clients can pick up the phone to. Bristol and the wider region do not always get the recognition they deserve as a centre for advanced industry, and our job is to bring specialist expertise to more of the occupiers, investors and institutions driving its growth.”
Sarah Davies, partner, Commercial Building Surveying, added: “Building surveying is a natural growth market for Bidwells in the South West, where some of the region’s most advanced estates depend on sustained investment to perform at their best. Helping clients protect and improve the quality of those assets is exactly where we add value.
“Having a permanent team based in Bristol means we can work alongside clients as long-term partners on the buildings that matter most to them, whether that is a public estate refurbishment programme or a complex technical facility for a specialist occupier. The speed at which the team has grown shows how much appetite there is for that kind of dedicated local support.”
