Seventh heaven! EDGE picks Cambridge for seventh regional base
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this month, EDGE has been successfully delivering cost management, project management and building surveying services across the East of England since 2016.
Located at Compass House in Histon, the new office is well placed to support the business with its current projects in and around the region.
The consultancy has established relationships with existing customers including Cambridge University Hospitals NHS FT, North West Anglia NHS FT, Cambridge City Council, Great Yarmouth Borough Council, and London Luton Airport.
With these connections and the longevity of secured income from two recent major projects – Cambridge Children’s Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital Redevelopment – EDGE has been given the confidence to invest in the region and build a solid foundation for continued regional growth.
The new Cambridge office will be headed up by newly recruited John Diston. John brings a wealth of experience across healthcare, higher education, life sciences and advanced manufacturing sectors and a strong regional network.
Associate Director at EDGE’s Cambridge Office, he said: "I am excited to lead EDGE's expansion into Cambridge and the East. I have been really impressed by EDGE's existing projects, relationships and team working in the region. I am looking forward to continue to grow the team and bring our dedication to excellence into the Cambridge property and construction sector."
Matt Hill, Board Director at EDGE, added: “The East of England is a key strategic growth area for EDGE, with a market that is closely aligned to our sector expertise. Building on established client relationships and secured appointments on major projects, we have a strong platform to grow a regional office.
“The appointment of John Diston brings strong sector experience and a well-established regional network to lead our Cambridge office and support EDGE's continued growth.”
The location of EDGE’s newest regional office forms part of a spine which spans the length of the country as it joins existing offices in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Newcastle, Nottingham and Sheffield. This spine enables the consultancy to be best placed to deliver consistent support and expertise to projects across the UK.
Founded by Nick Phelan and Lee Simmonite, EDGE has grown into a £20+ million turnover business, employing over 150 professionals and has established itself as a trusted partner across 17 core sectors – including residential, retail, manufacturing, defence, aviation, health and social care, education and urban regeneration.