Richard Cookson has returned to leading national chartered surveying firm Bruton Knowles to join the National Utilities and Infrastructure Team as a Senior Associate.
A RICS Registered Valuer, Richard will be supporting on a number of projects across the firm’s National Utilities and Infrastructure Team, including a significant UKPN contract.
With over three decades of sector experience, he rejoins the team after spending 18 months at Dalcour Maclaren where he worked as an Associate Director. Richard first joined Bruton Knowles in November 2021 as an Associate for the U&I Team having previously worked for the Valuation Office Agency as a Principal Surveyor.
Richard said: “I am very happy to be rejoining the Utilities and Infrastructures Team and to be back working not only on familiar projects but new endeavors too! The whole team have made my return so simple, welcoming me back and supporting me with any training and refreshers needed so that I get up to speed quickly.
“When it came down to it, I feel at home at Bruton Knowles. The flexible working opportunities available to everyone throughout the firm, something which many businesses have stepped away from having returned to the office, is ideal for me. I have rarely been back working in the office, but it is this flexibility that helps me to achieve a work-life balance that works best for me.
“My first month has already been so fullfilling. I've rejoined the Bramford to Twinstead project and am working closely with my manager Gill to develop my career path and I’m keen to develop my knowledge further and Bruton Knowles is the best place for that.”
Head of Public Sector, Gillian Froud, added: “It’s been a great pleasure to welcome Richard back to our Utilities and Infrastructure Team and while he’s only been back a month it’s as if he never left. He has already proven himself a valued team member by getting stuck straight back into work.
“Richard is very passionate about the industry but also about his role at Bruton Knowles and his return showcases just how strong an atmosphere we provide for our team’s growth and development.”
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