Restructure leads to promotions and new job opportunities.
Newcastle-based The Morton Group has successfully completed its move to a new business structure in line with its longterm business plan designed to ensure continued growth, leading to several internal promotions and new job opportunities.
The Morton Group is a wholly-owned family business specialising in property development, construction, residential home development and sales as well as the ownership and operation of successful leisure accommodation and facilities business. This means that it can act as both developer and contractor on building projects.
Established in 2016, Morton Group’s unique vision and approach means it can bring together employees’ expertise, push the boundaries and deliver exceptional returns for its investors.
Consisting of LOK Developments, Kapex Construction and Regents Gate Homes, Morton Group is behind several exciting new developments across the North East and the UK. These include Regents Plaza and Sycamore Square in Gosforth, All Saints Church in Newcastle and Montague Court in Hexham.
The group of companies has grown rapidly over the last three years and following implementation of the next phase of the business plan is set for future success and continued growth.
Darren Neil has been promoted to the role of Finance Director and member of the Senior Management Team at Kapex Construction. Darren, from Bishop Auckland in County Durham, joined Kapex Construction in November 2018 as a Financial Controller. A highly motivated senior accountant with wide multi sector experience, Darren has strong credentials in finance business partnering in the construction industry, including large scale offshore construction projects (oil, gas and renewables) and ERP system implementations. Kapex Construction recently celebrated its third anniversary with its best ever annual results, with turnover rising by 277% in year 3 (April 2019 – March 2020). With a forecast increase of 250% in the next 12 months, the business has a confirmed order book of around £40million.
Paul Armstrong – the first ever employee of Kapex Construction – has been promoted to the position of Contracts Manager in recognition of his commitment and dedication to the business. He is now responsible for 3rd party contracts ranging in value from £500,000 plus. Paul has worked in the construction industry since he left school, is a plasterer by trade and has a good knowledge of other trades, with an HNC Certificate and three years at Northumbria University studying construction and engineering project management.
Former Site Manager Steve Hope, from Killingworth, has been promoted to Project Manager after just 12 months at Kapex Construction, and is now responsible for small works and maintenance up to £500,000.
Lee Brewster has been appointed to the role of Contracts Manager and he is now responsible for the delivery of construction projects for LOK developments and in-house projects.
Embarking on the next phase of planned growth, The Morton Group is currently recruiting for a series of job roles including bid coordinator, document controller, as well as quantity surveyor and senior quantity surveyor positions. Additional roles include health and safety manager, civils contract manager and a number of finance positions.
CEO Gary Morton said: “Over the last three years we’ve experienced phenomenal growth and our exceptional team have been instrumental to the success of our business. “I’m delighted to promote from within the company and I offer my personal congratulations to them all as these appointments are very well deserved.
“I believe it is important to recognise our talent as it is our team’s experience, expertise and dedication that makes our company special. With over 300 years of industry experience, we bring together the best minds in construction and development to deliver exceptional projects.
“I am certain that our next phase of growth will make us fit for the future and will enable us to achieve greater success and continued growth over the coming years. We have some incredible projects in the pipeline and it’s an exciting time for us at The Morton Group.”
To find out more about The Morton Group and its companies, investment or recruitment opportunities, please visit www.themortongroup.co.uk
