Land, consents and engagement specialists Ardent has appointed Steven Manifold to the newly created senior position of Director of Development Consultancy, as the company’s growth continues.
A chartered surveyor with more than 20 years’ experience in the North West real estate industry, Steven has spent his post-qualification career working in consultancy and client-side roles for both public and private sector organisations. Most recently, he worked as a Major Projects Manager for Bury Metropolitan Borough Council on projects including the new flexi-hall and market project, and an extensive town centre regeneration scheme in the borough.
His primary focus with Ardent will be on projects in Greater Manchester and the North West, but his role will enable the company to broaden the service it offers to clients across the region in the utilities, renewables, transport and regeneration and development sectors.
Ardent’s purpose is to deliver life-improving change for communities and future generations, with a data-driven approach to land and consent management and stakeholder engagement. This includes early and integrated proactive dialogue with landowners, communities and statutory consultees together with flexible mechanisms for land assembly and acquisition as part of large-scale infrastructure projects.
Commenting on his appointment, Steven Manifold said: “I am delighted to be joining Ardent at such an exciting time. There are some truly game changing projects coming forward and with real momentum across the North West. The establishment of further Mayoral Development Corporations in Greater Manchester will help unlock some exciting regeneration in areas such as Bolton, Ashton, Oldham and the widely publicised Old Trafford plans.
