Construction News
14/05/2018
McBains Appoints New Director Of Architecture
Industry consultancy McBains has strengthened its senior team by appointing Mark Baseby as Director of its Architecture team.
Having worked at the design agency since 2000, Mr Baseby has risen up through the ranks from Architect to Associate, and most recently, Project Director.
He his new role as Director of Architecture, he will take the lead on a number of residential schemes, and projects for BAe, as well seeking to develop further the blue light and custodial sector.
Mr Baseby has led on many significant projects for McBains including BAE Systems' new training facility at the defence giant's submarine yard in Barrow-in-Furness; the new divisional headquarters for Lancashire Constabulary and the expansion of Windsor Boys and Girls Schools.
Michael Thirkettle, Chief Executive of McBains, said: "Mark is an excellent example of how committed we are at McBains to invest in high quality members of the team, supporting them to grow and develop their careers within the business.
"Mark's promotion recognises his integral role in the Architecture team's success over the years, including his personal commitment, hard work and achievements, in particular leading McBains' blue light and custodial sector success and expertise over the last 10 years."
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Having worked at the design agency since 2000, Mr Baseby has risen up through the ranks from Architect to Associate, and most recently, Project Director.
He his new role as Director of Architecture, he will take the lead on a number of residential schemes, and projects for BAe, as well seeking to develop further the blue light and custodial sector.
Mr Baseby has led on many significant projects for McBains including BAE Systems' new training facility at the defence giant's submarine yard in Barrow-in-Furness; the new divisional headquarters for Lancashire Constabulary and the expansion of Windsor Boys and Girls Schools.
Michael Thirkettle, Chief Executive of McBains, said: "Mark is an excellent example of how committed we are at McBains to invest in high quality members of the team, supporting them to grow and develop their careers within the business.
"Mark's promotion recognises his integral role in the Architecture team's success over the years, including his personal commitment, hard work and achievements, in particular leading McBains' blue light and custodial sector success and expertise over the last 10 years."
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