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12/01/2024
Willmott Dixon Appoints New Head Of Land And Development For The Midlands
Willmott Dixon has appointed a new head of land and development for the Midlands.
Property expert Marika Lawrence will work with Willmott Dixon's national Development Solutions team, supporting customers in designing, planning, funding and unlocking and delivering development-led schemes across the region.
With more than 15 years' experience in the property sector, and as a qualified chartered planning and development surveyor, Marika will be responsible for identifying and overseeing some of the region’s exciting projects and helping customers to benefit from the organisation's combined construction and development solutions expertise.
One example of this is Willmott Dixon's appointment in December by Rugby Borough Council to deliver 100 new affordable and homes, which includes the development team supporting the council in obtaining a £6.8m grant from Homes England under its Affordable Homes Programme 2021-26 alongside a further £2m from the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership via the government’s Getting Building Fund.
This followed Torbay Council's announcement in November that Willmott Dixon would be one of two development partners to accelerate town centre growth by regenerating several sites in Torquay and Paignton.
Speaking about her appointment she said: "I'm incredibly passionate about working in this industry; the decisions we make have the power to impact on people and their lives for generations to come. As a Midlands native, I am particularly eager to play a part in building and shaping the future of this area and helping customers to overcome the unique challenges faced by the region.
"I look forward to building on existing relationships and creating new ones within the region. Understanding what customers and stakeholders need and helping to execute a plan is an aspect of this role that is deeply fulfilling, whether it's delivering strategic approaches to environmental and social value goals or navigating the ever-growing demands of regeneration within towns and cities."
Property expert Marika Lawrence will work with Willmott Dixon's national Development Solutions team, supporting customers in designing, planning, funding and unlocking and delivering development-led schemes across the region.
With more than 15 years' experience in the property sector, and as a qualified chartered planning and development surveyor, Marika will be responsible for identifying and overseeing some of the region’s exciting projects and helping customers to benefit from the organisation's combined construction and development solutions expertise.
One example of this is Willmott Dixon's appointment in December by Rugby Borough Council to deliver 100 new affordable and homes, which includes the development team supporting the council in obtaining a £6.8m grant from Homes England under its Affordable Homes Programme 2021-26 alongside a further £2m from the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership via the government’s Getting Building Fund.
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This followed Torbay Council's announcement in November that Willmott Dixon would be one of two development partners to accelerate town centre growth by regenerating several sites in Torquay and Paignton.
Speaking about her appointment she said: "I'm incredibly passionate about working in this industry; the decisions we make have the power to impact on people and their lives for generations to come. As a Midlands native, I am particularly eager to play a part in building and shaping the future of this area and helping customers to overcome the unique challenges faced by the region.
"I look forward to building on existing relationships and creating new ones within the region. Understanding what customers and stakeholders need and helping to execute a plan is an aspect of this role that is deeply fulfilling, whether it's delivering strategic approaches to environmental and social value goals or navigating the ever-growing demands of regeneration within towns and cities."
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