Property consultancy Vail Williams has bolstered its building consultancy team in the Midlands and nationally with a strategic appointment as business demand grows.
Stefan Oehl, who has joined at partner level from consultancy Naismiths in Birmingham, has more than 25 years’ sector experience in the West Midlands, also with JLL and Drivers Jonas.
He is an all-rounder, covering both the private and public sectors and across all building types, undertaking the project management / contract administration roles on a wide variety of schemes up to £10 million in value..
His work involves general building surveying and project management, pre-acquisition and disposal advice, dilapidations, planned preventative maintenance, defects diagnosis, contract administration, specification writing and technical due diligence.
Stefan, who is based in Birmingham, said: “I was looking for a new challenge and was struck by the exciting journey that Vail Williams is on. I’m very excited to have joined such an agile and go-ahead firm, especially as the building consultancy team continues to grow.
“What also appealed to me was that Vail Williams is very much a national business in terms of reach and standing but also maintains a regional feel, which is hugely important in terms of offering the best possible service to clients.
“I have undertaken dilapidations instructions on behalf of both landlords and tenants covering retail, industrial and office premises. I also have extensive experience of providing survey reports covering building condition surveys, planned maintenance inspections and schedules of condition. All of this I hope will stand me in good stead.”
Chris Davies, partner and head of building consultancy, said: “The appointment of Stefan underscores the commitment of Vail Williams to strategically strengthen key markets in which we operate.
“We see great opportunity for growth in building and project consultancy work as well as further supporting our existing clients operating in Birmingham and wider Midlands area.”
Carole Taylor, Midlands & North regional managing partner, said: “We welcome Stefan to the team. He is a seasoned all-rounder whose wealth of experience and detailed local knowledge will stand him in good stead as we develop our sector offering still further across the Midlands.
“Stefan will be an important asset as we seek the continued growth of our Midlands and North operations and expansion of our offering to a wide range of potential clients across Birmingham and beyond.
“Throughout his career, Stefan has provided clear, succinct and personalised advice to a diverse range of clients throughout the property sector.
Vail Williams’ building consultancy service provides expert guidance and support across the lifecycle of a property through clear and concise advice based upon insight and knowledge.
The firm’s full-service property advice includes commercial agency, investment and development advice, building consultancy, property valuation, planning, lease advisory, property asset management, business rates and occupier consultancy.
