Commercial building, project and sustainability consultancy Jones Hargreaves has opened an office in Birmingham city centre in response to demand in the Midlands.
Jack Birchall and Harry McDermott, associate partners at Jones Hargreaves who have more than 18 years’ combined commercial property experience, have relocated from the firm’s London office to lead the new Birmingham location.
They will work with a range of investors, owners and occupiers across industrial, retail and office portfolios from the office at Somerset House on Temple Street.
Birchall has extensive experience in the commercial sector including dilapidations, tenant alterations and technical due diligence, having worked at Jones Hargreaves for three years.
He said: “It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to open our new Birmingham office and dive into the Midlands’ thriving commercial property sector. The city itself has seen a lot of growth in recent years and it’s exciting to be part of that.
“I was keen to relocate to Birmingham as it’s a great city, with so much to offer, and this was the perfect time for me both professionally and personally. This opportunity highlights the culture of the business and the trust in the team.”
McDermott is an experienced building surveyor across all commercial property sectors who primarily focuses on technical due diligence, dilapidations, planned preventative maintenance and contract administration instructions.
The pair both joined from Hollis Global.
“Jack and I are very excited to be leading Jones Hargreaves’ new office in the UK’s second city,” said McDermott. “We have a strong existing client base in and around Birmingham and across the Midlands and we’re looking forward to building on that.
“I applaud Jones Hargreaves’ ethos of supporting the career aspirations of the team which has enabled me to progress my career and move back to the West Midlands, where I’m originally from, with the same company.”
The new Midlands office is opening in direct response to client demand, with ongoing instructions in the region from clients including Indurent, Adapt Real Estate and Gilbanks, where Jones Hargreaves is advising on the £2m fit-out of a new 20,000 sq ft serviced office space at Five St Phillips.
Matt Williams, partner at Jones Hargreaves, added: “This is our seventh office opening and aligns with our business expansion strategy to meet ever-increasing client demand for our commercial building consultancy and ESG services across the UK, particularly in the Midlands.
“I’d like to extend my congratulations to Jack and Harry, who I have no doubt will make a fantastic impression within the Midlands’ burgeoning commercial property sector.”
