Thomas is appointed as an experienced director and quantity surveyor, adding to his directorship at J. & W. Lowry Limited and his previous experience in working as a senior quantity surveyor, project quantity
surveyor and cost consultant.
Thomas joins managing director and company founder Javaad Khalil, who launched Consult North in 2020. The firm has since grown its client base considerably across a number of sectors including residential property, leisure, hospitality and retail whilst gaining multiple awards for projects along the way.
Notably, Consult North has recently worked on the £4.5m regeneration of South Beach Blyth, the creation of the region’s only ‘yacht shop’ by West Nautical in Jesmond and millions of pounds worth of development across several of The Inn Collection Group sites.
Javaad said: “Tom’s vast experience in the commercial and project management of schemes in both London and the North allows him to add real value at the early stages of projects. His relationship based approach creates a successful foundation to deliver high quality results for our clients.
“He provides strong leadership and consistently supports project teams to deliver the aims and objectives of projects in a cost and time efficient manner. Skilled at interpreting client and designer’s requirements at an early stage, Tom understands the issues that can arise during construction that can impact both the budget and risk profile.
“I am delighted that Tom is joining me to grow the business further and to meet the growing client demand which we are experiencing. His expertise will be incredibly valuable, and I have no doubt we will make a fantastic team as Consult North continues to grow.”
Thomas began his career in construction working as a trainee Quantity Surveyor for J. & W. Lowry Ltd a regional main contractor specialising in the elderly residential care and supported living sector with clients such as Hadrian Healthcare.
Following gaining a First-Class Honours degree in Quantity Surveying at Northumbria University, Thomas
moved to London as a graduate Quantity Surveyor specialising in the residential sector. He has a broad
experience focusing on residential, residential care, commercial and commercial workplace sectors with a
number of Clients including Tishman Speyer, Bentall Green Oak, Samsung, Ballymore, BSkyB, Apple, Derwent London, the British Council, UBS and Exon Mobil.
Thomas commented: “I’m delighted to be joining Consult North as a director at such an exciting time
for the firm. Javaad has done an excellent job of creating and growing the business over the last few years, and I look forward to supporting him in taking it to the next level, to welcoming more clients and to supporting projects across our local and national built environment. As the team grows we will be maintaining our relationships with our existing clients and looking to forge new relationships within the
commercial, residential and residential care sectors.
The recent census highlighted the changes in our Nation’s demographics, which, coupled with climate change, geopolitical instability and increased likelihood of further pandemics will present new challenges to the built environment. We’re here to help our clients manage these challenges, harnessing our skill and expertise and working with designers and contractors to continue to deliver successful and futureproof projects.
For more information please visit www.consultnorth.co.uk
