New recruit for Bruton Knowles

David Lancaster (left) and Gareth Lay.

David Lancaster has joined the Shrewsbury office of Bruton Knowles to boost the firm’s rural surveying team.

The senior surveyor has more than a decade’s experience in the industry, and moves from Savills’ Telford office.

He joins Bruton Knowles’ team of six and will specialise in rural estate management, compensation advice and providing professional consultancy services. He will work across the West Midlands and the Welsh Borders.

Gareth Lay, associate and head of Bruton Knowles Shrewsbury office, said: “David is a Shropshire lad so knows this territory well and is a familiar face to many of our clients. His appointment supports our plans for growing our rural practice.