David Jervis has been appointed as group managing director for Burrington Estates as the company’s founders, Mark Edworthy and Paul Scantlebury, step away
As the founders of Burrington Estates step away from the day-to-day running of the business, David Jervis has been appointed to the role of group managing director.
Established in 2013 and headquartered in Exeter, Burrington Estates has completed almost 600 homes in South West England in the past six years.
Last year, boosted by a £15.5m investment from BGF, Burrington launched a new Central England division where developments are under way in Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Berkshire.
It delivered 97 high specification, design led homes in sustainable new communities in the financial year 2021/22 and their four-year development programme has a value of £323m.
‘Always the plan’ for founders of Burrington estates to step away
Mark Edworthy, the co-founder of Burrington Estates, said: “Paul and I are excited to embark on this new chapter for the company – it was always our vision to step away from the day-to-day running of the business.
“We congratulate David on his new appointment and know that he, with Grayham’s support, will drive Burrington Estates forward successfully and continue to grow the business that we are so proud of.”
David has extensive experience both within Burrington Estates and the wider industry
David joined Burrington Estates three years ago to lead the launch of the Central England division and now takes operational control of the whole housing business.
David has a strong track record in the housebuilding industry, having set up Spitfire Bespoke Homes in 2010 as the residential development arm of IM Properties. Within seven years, he had built it up into a business with a turnover of £100 million.
As the founders of Burrington estates step away, he will continue to head up the Central division and work closely with Grayham Tucker, the Managing Director for the South West region, helping drive better collaboration and integration across all parts of the business.
David Jervis, group managing director of Burrington Estates commented: “I am very grateful for the opportunity that Mark and Paul have given me, building on the great work that they have achieved so far. There are many changes occurring within the housebuilding industry, and we need to maintain and enhance our focus on excellent design, quality and customer service.”
Grayham Tucker, managing director of Burrington Estates (South West) said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mark and Paul for the personal mentorship and guidance over the last few years. The brand is strong as ever and I am looking forward to working with David to gain traction on the synergies between both regions and for the new homes business to excel even further.”
