New talent joins housebuilder

AWARD WINNING HOUSEBUILDER, ASCENT HOMES, HAS STRENGTHENED ITS OFFERING TO THE REGION WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF A GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT SURVEYOR. 

Alasdair Ritchie has joined Ascent Homes and will be responsible for developing planning applications and will play a key role in securing new land for future developments. Alasdair joins the team after graduating from Northumbria University with a degree in Planning and Development Surveying. After working for another leading house builder on a variety of schemes and planning applications Alasdair brings invaluable experience and is well equipped for his new role. He said:

“I am looking forward to making a positive impact through the legacy that Ascent Homes is already building in Northumberland. I have a strong connection to the North East and I’m excited to join a company that has been created by Northumberland County Council and is one that values creating high quality homes for the community.”

He is currently working on securing new land opportunities and bidding on land for sale.

Ascent Homes now employs 57 members of staff and currently has 274 homes under development.