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Chartway Construction appoints Richard Walker as new Commercial Director

Wednesday 12th April 2023

Chartway Construction appoints Richard Walker as new Commercial Director

Reporting to Group Operations Director Gavin Hunt, Richard joins Chartway Construction to oversee all commercial aspects of the business and provide project support to the wider Chartway pre-construction team.

Richard joins Chartway Construction, part of the Chartway Partnerships Group, from Bromley based developer and contractor Skillcrown Homes where he worked with Housing Associations clients including Hyde, Optivo, Clarion, West Kent Housing alongside private development schemes constructed for private sale.

Based in the Chartway Kent office, Richard has extensive experience in the development of apartment led and mixed tenure housing schemes for affordable and private sale partners.

Gavin Hunt “Richard’s appointment comes at an important stage for Chartway Construction as we move forward with our strategy to re-position the business, formally known as BBS Construction, as a specialist community solutions construction partner in the South East of England.”

“Working with the wider Group of Companies, Chartway Construction is gearing up to be provide end-to-end construction services to external clients for the development of new homes and community buildings aligned to the Group vision of providing new homes and placemaking for everyone.”

Richard Walker “I’m delighted to be joining Chartway Construction at an exciting milestone in the business. The business has an incredible track record in providing a complete range of building services to public and private sectors clients across Kent and the surrounding area. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to support the strategic growth across the South East of England and be part of the ambitions of the Chartway Partnerships Group.”