McKelvey joins Avison Young

Previously land director at Bellway Homes North East, Mark McKelvey has been appointed as a director in the consultancy’s place team in Newcastle.

In this role, he will deal with land transactions, planning, development and public sector consultancy.

Having served as land director at Bellway North East. he was subsequently promoted to group projects director (strategic land) at plc level for the national housebuilder.

McKelvey brings a wealth of consultancy, strategic land and transactional experience which will reinforce the public sector work Avison Young is involved with across the northern region, as well as new opportunities within the public sector, the firm said.

Gordon Hewling, principal managing director, Newcastle said: “Mark’s appointment is tremendous news for Aviso Young, given his extensive experience within the land and development sectors in both agency and direct development roles, over the last 30 years. He will reinforce our position as a leading advisor to the public sector across the region.”

Stuart Howie, head of regeneration at Avison Young, added: “Im delighted to welcome Mark to Avison Young. His wealth of strategic land, residential and delivery experience further enhances our ability to resolve complex real estate challenges & deliver value for our clients.”

McKelvey said: “I am really excited to be joining Avison Young and looking forward to using the experience and knowledge I have gained from the housebuilding industry to help our clients deliver development opportunities.”