Scottish regeneration company Urban Union appoints new managing director

Susan Hallsworth has been appointed asmanaging director for the growing specialist regeneration company Urban Union.

Taking up the post this month, she brings over 15 years’ experience in the industry, specifically for companies who specialise in regeneration and public and private housing developments.

Previously Susan held various senior positions with timber homes specialist and developer R.House Ltd, property and construction consultancy Pick Everard, maber architects, and as Director of a regional regeneration agency which focused on delivering sustainable communities.

Latterly Susan has been working as a consultant to NVA supporting senior management to deliver one of the largest arts-led regeneration schemes in Scotland.

Susan will now lead Urban Union as the company continues to deliver ongoing large-scale regeneration projects across Scotland, including significant award-winning housing developments currently underway at Laurieston in Glasgow and Pennywell in Edinburgh, as well as Muirton, Perth which is set to launch in summer 2016.

Urban Union has significantly evolved since its formation in 2011. This appointment marks the next stage of growth for the company – which is a partnership of two renowned Scottish companies McTaggart Construction and Robertson Group Holdings – as it continues in its ambition to create quality homes and communities throughout Scotland.

Gary Climson of McTaggart Construction said: “Susan will be another excellent addition to the business and we all look forward to working with her to further develop Urban Union.”

Derek Shewan of Robertson Group Holdings added: “Susan brings a wealth of knowledge in housing, growth, regeneration and extensive experience in setting standards for and delivering sustainable communities and development, all of which is vital for us as we continue our ambitious plans for Urban Union.”

Commenting on her new role Susan said: “Urban Union has an admirable ethos to build communities as well as homes. The company is going from strength to strength and this is an exciting time to join the business, with three large-scale developments underway and more opportunities in the pipeline.

“I look forward to utilising the skills I have gained in my previous roles to develop the business further.”