National Chartered Surveyors, Bruton Knowles, has created a new role to help the firm take advantage of the growing number of tender opportunities in the commercial property sector. 

Samantha Mitchell, will be responsible for leading on and coordinating the bids and tender process across the public sector and ‘blue lights’ sector – covering emergency services premises.

Sam is joining Bruton Knowles from engineering firm WHP where she worked as a Bid and Marketing Manager. She has experience in both the private and public sector, managing the full life cycle of the bid process.

Sam said:

“I’m excited to join Bruton Knowles at a time when the volume of bids we’re tendering for is growing – as well as the number we are winning.

“The team is already doing a brilliant job, but with the growth in the number of tenders we’re going for it can be a challenge to manage the task. So, my focus initially is on streamlining our processes and extending our services and reach.

“The key is getting under the skin of client requirements, really understanding the brief, so that we know the key things they are looking for. We have a really good focus on the types of bid we want to go and a great coverage of sectors, so I’m optimistic about future success.”

Sam was also impressed by the culture at Bruton Knowles.

She said:

“I got a really good feel about the business from the interview and recruitment process. It is exciting to be joining a firm that has just doubled its turnover, has a dynamic outlook and successfully embraces change even during a pandemic. 

“It was really clear that (Managing Partner) James Bailey is developing national team diversity and putting a positive internal culture at the forefront of growth plans. It’s really refreshing.”

Managing Partner James Bailey said:

“We are delighted with Sam’s appointment because we are committed to building a specialist bid team. As we've become more successful on bids, we need someone with Sam’s track record and expertise to support this part of our business.”

Bruton Knowles has extensive expertise and in-depth market knowledge of local and national property markets throughout the UK. Utilising its team of motivated resourceful surveyors, the firm provides the very best commercial property advice.