An engineering, environmental, and planning consultancy has made a significant step in enhancing its planning division with the appointment of an experienced director.
Stephen Ottewell has become the new director of planning at Caulmert, which has offices in Bangor, St Asaph, Altrincham, Nottingham, and Kent, as the company bids to strengthen its presence in the sector across the UK.
He arrives having spent almost two decades with an international business process outsourcing and professional services company. For eight years, Stephen led teams in Manchester, North Tyneside, Belfast, Breckland in Norfolk, and Cape Town.
Most recently, he held the role of business development director for government and housing place services, which included planning, property, housing, building control, and highways.
He said:
“The growth potential at Caulmert is one thing that caught the eye, and it will be great to be involved in developing the planning division.
“What is evident is that there is plenty of opportunity to build on an impressive client base and drive the company forward.
“I’d moved away from the day-to-day practical side of planning and that was something I wanted to get back to, so this role will utilise my strengths perfectly.”
Stephen, who has an MBA in business administration and management, will be based out of Caulmert’s Altrincham office as he bids to make a mark on the company.
The keen runner and ECB-level cricket coach continued:
“There’s a strong core of planners here and I can’t wait to work with them to help enhance the team in terms of numbers and the array of clients we have.
“Being involved in projects at all stages and liaising with other divisions within Caulmert is something that really excites me, as I feel as though we can grow quickly.”
Caulmert managing director Mike Caulfield is thrilled to have strengthened the planning department with Stephen’s appointment.
He said:
“We’ve been looking to deepen the talent pool within the division and Stephen’s arrival does just that.
“As a company, we have strong forward momentum with new opportunities and numerous repeat clients, and we are determined to build on that.”
