Nicola Hamill has joined Pick Everard as the new director of landscape architecture, bringing nearly 30 years of experience to the role
Nicola Hamill has expertise in urban design, regeneration and developing places for people, with previous projects having included the Finberry homes development in South Ashford.
As part of her new role, Nicola will be tasked with supporting on the firm’s response to emerging needs, particularly with the recent biodiversity net gain legislation.
Her expertise will be instrumental in supporting Pick Everard’s fledgling environmental services discipline, while driving a company ethos of delivering better together for clients and communities.
Her day-to-day responsibilities will see her engaging in mentoring, interdisciplinary discussions, and design reviews, working initially across two of the firm’s locations in London and Leicester.
Nicola is excited to work with a broader range of clients
Nicola said: “Pick Everard is a firm that’s renowned for its dynamic approach and diverse project portfolio. The potential here to expand my capabilities while working alongside a broad spectrum of clients and consultants was one of the large draws for me. It’s an exciting time for Pick Everard, and I feel privileged to be part of the team.”
“Leadership is about identifying, bringing out, and enhancing a team’s individual skills and strengths, and marrying them to our business objectives. This is where my focus will be in my new role, so that we can further build towards our targets and support sector growth.”
The move is part of Pick Everard’s growing strategy for landscape design
David Shaw, national design director at Pick Everard, said: “Nicola joining our team will be a tremendous asset going forward for Pick Everard. Her extensive experience and innovative approach to landscape design aligns uniquely well with our commitment to excellence and sustainable development.
“Likewise, Nicola’s vision for team growth and her skills in mentorship will undoubtedly enhance our capabilities, driving our projects to new heights. I’m looking forward hugely to the positive impact she will have on our team, the collaborative and holistic approach to project design for clients, and shaping our future projects, as well as the landscape architecture sector as a whole.”
