Housebuilder Burrington Estates has appointed a new group managing director following the decision of the original founders to step down. David Jervis will take the helm of the Exeter-based company as Mark Edworthy and Paul Scantlebury step away from the day-to-day running of the business.
Mr Jervis joined Burrington Estates three years ago to lead the launch of the company’s new Central England division - and will now take operational control of the whole housing business. He will continue to head up the Central division and also work with Grayham Tucker, managing director for the South West.
Before joining the company, Mr Jervis set up Spitfire Bespoke Homes as the residential development arm of IM Properties. He founded Spitfire in 2010 and within seven years had built it into a £100m turnover business, according to Burrington Estates.
“I am very grateful for the opportunity that Mark and Paul have given me, building on the great work that they have achieved so far," said Mr Jervis.
"I am lucky to be put in charge of a great team, with a strong brand and excellent sites, where there is huge potential to continue to build a sustainable business for the long term. There are many changes occurring within the housebuilding industry, and we need to maintain and enhance our focus on excellent design, quality and customer service.”
Mr Edworthy said he and Mr Scantlebury were "excited" about the next chapter for their company.
"It was always our vision to step away from the day-to-day running of the business," he said. "We congratulate David on his new appointment and know that he, with Grayham’s support, will drive Burrington Estates forward successfully and continue to grow the business that we are so proud of.”
Burrington Estates was established in 2013 and has completed almost 600 homes in the region in the past six years. Last year it embarked on ambitious growth plans boosted by a £15.5m investment from investor BGF to expand its residential business.
Following the investment, Burrington Estates launched the new Central England division where developments are already under way in Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Berkshire. The company delivered 97 homes in the financial year 2021-2022 and it said its four-year development programme has a value of £323m.
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