Carter Jonas has opened its first office in Kent at Churchill Square Business Centre, Kings Hill.
The office will initially be home to 10 members of staff from across Carter Jonas’ infrastructure and energy, planning and development and rural teams, and will be led by Steven Drennan (pictured), a partner in Carter Jonas’ infrastructure team.
He will be joined in the new office by Philip Scott, formerly head of planning at Obsidian Strategic, who has been appointed as a partner to head up the firm’s Kent-based planning and development offer.
Richard Bruce, chief executive of Carter Jonas, said: “We are extremely pleased to be expanding our presence in the region by establishing a new Kent office to provide additional coverage to clients across the county, as well as Sussex and Surrey.
“Our activity in the South East has increased considerably over the past five years, and we are currently supporting projects with key clients, including National Grid, Southern Water, Axis Land Partnerships, Environment Agency, Homes England, National Highways, Medway Council and Kent County Council. This launch is a great endorsement of our team and our ability to deliver strategic, considered advice and services across the country.
“As we continue to strengthen our business in Kent, we will draw on the expertise of Steven and Philip and that of the wider team based here. Their collective knowledge and regional network will contribute considerably to the growth of our brand and our ability to harness the significant opportunities in the market.”
