This week’s North East appointments

This week’s round up of North East appointments includes CoreHaus, Encora Energy, and Avant Homes. Read on to find out more.

Shane Murray - CoreHaus

CoreHaus, based from a state-of-art manufacturing facility on Jade Business Park, Murton, near Seaham in County Durham, has appointed Shane Murray to spearhead its commercial team as it continues to expand.

With over 25 years of experience in the construction sector, Shane has extensive practice and knowledge in leading large scale projects, from public buildings and commercial complexes to residential and social housing developments.

At CoreHaus, his main role will be focused on driving the company’s business development pipeline, identifying new business opportunities, negotiating new contracts, and onboarding new clients. Shane will also be involved in the development of marketing and growth strategy campaigns.

Scott Bibby, managing director of CoreHaus, said: “Shane is a perfect fit for us, his values align perfectly to the business and he is extremely driven and talented. I am confident that he will quickly become an asset to CoreHaus.”

Shane added: “Working across a varied range of housing development projects has enabled me to acquire a diverse set of skills in leadership, commercial contract management and client excellence. These skills complement the CoreHaus team perfectly and strengthens our position as a fast-growing, innovative modular housebuilder.

“Our ambitious five-year strategy and company values were the driving force behind me joining the team and I am excited and privileged to be part of the journey.”

Mark Palmer - Encora Energy

Mark Palmer joins Stockon-on-Tees-based Encora Energy as a project engineer after graduating with a first-class honour’s degree.

Mark gained industry experience working as a computer aided design engineer at Lionweld Kennedy Group, a global supplier of gratings, handrail systems, platforms, stair treads, and ladders. He has also taken on part-time roles at Middlesbrough Football Club and The Food Warehouse.

Mark said: “As a local lad, I’m delighted to be joining a company that’s at the cutting edge of the energy revolution. The UK electricity market is changing to a more decentralised model driven by deregulation and increased renewable generation.

“We can offer our expertise to customers so they can manage this change and take advantage of trading opportunities in this new world.”

Andrew Normand, new business manager and UptimeAI partnership lead at Encora Energy, added: “We welcome Mark to our growing team. We were really impressed with his structured problem-solving mentality and dedication to engineering.

“Mark will be an asset to us as we grow the Encora Energy brand in the North East and in other UK regions.”

Don Anderson - Avant Homes

Housebuilder Avant Homes has appointed Don Anderson to the role of managing director for its North East region.

Don has more than 44 years’ experience in the housebuilding industry and previously held the position of construction director at Bellway and Persimmon Homes. His new role sees him make a return to Avant Homes where he was also construction director for the North East operation between 2003 and 2005.

Don said: “Avant Homes is an exceptional business with a great product and ambitious growth plan. I am looking forward to bringing further success to the North East business through the delivery of high-quality homes and excellent customer care.

“There is a highly skilled and experienced team in the North East and some fantastic opportunities for the region. It’s a very exciting time to be returning.”

Avant Homes group operating officer, Scott Varley, added: “Don brings a wealth of experience to his role and we are very pleased to have him on board. His breadth of knowledge will help to drive sustained growth of our portfolio in the North East, while simultaneously aiding the region to meet its wider goals.”

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