Chris will assist the practice across multiple large-scale residential and build-to-rent projects drawing upon his considerable experience in these sectors.

He will also contribute to the company’s in-house technical team assisting to disseminate new and changing standards to the team and its clients as well as drawing upon his Certified Passivhaus Designer skills as it works to deliver a number of projects achieving this standard.

The appointment follows the promotion of Lauren Renwick to the same position.

MAST said: “Lauren’s promotion recognises her role acting as project lead across a number of residential projects, managing colleagues, often demanding programmes and successfully working to shape spaces and places. Lauren’s promotion also recognises her significant efforts in supporting our PR and marketing activities.”