Savills Oxford bolsters building and project consultancy team

Chris Kimber Nickelson, Savills

Savills has strengthened its building and project consultancy team in its Oxford office with the appointment of Chris Kimber Nickelson as director.

Chris joins from Benfield and Loxley in Oxford and was previously head of development at MEPC. Over the 22 years of his career, he has amassed extensive experience in a range of commercial and residential real estate sectors including industrial, education, and health facilities. In his new role Chris will work across Oxford, Cambridge and London with a focus on project management and the education sector.

Mark Townson, director in the building and project consultancy team at Savills Oxford, comments: “We are delighted to welcome Chris as the newest member of the team. His extensive experience across a broad range of sectors and understanding of the region’s markets will enhance the services we provide to clients and increase our presence in the area.”

Simon Collett, head of building and project consultancy at Savills, adds: “Chris will be a valuable addition to the team, particularly with his experience in executive project management for large scale projects which will prove invaluable across the division and to our clients.”