The Shrewsbury practice, which traces its roots back almost half a century, has also appointed two new directors as part of a move that will ensure the firm’s long-term independence and allow it to continue to evolve and grow.

The 20-year-old practice has built a national reputation for its work across all sectors and scales, working with a wide variety of clients to deliver landmark projects, from Shrewsbury’s own Big Town Transformation Plan to Nine Elms of London, one of the largest urban regeneration projects in Europe. .

The practice is led by Paul Shirley Smith and he will continue his role in an expanded management team, a move he believes will enable the practice to flourish in an ever-changing market.

He said: “This is a hugely exciting time for the future of Camlins and a move that will enable the practice to continue to go from strength to strength.

“Camlins is blessed with an incredibly talented and dedicated team who have been absolutely essential to the success we have achieved to date and this transition gives everyone that extra sense of ownership and motivation as the practice continues to build on the bases established over time. happy birthday

“By expanding the management team through the appointment of new directors, we are able to create a more resilient structure that will allow us to focus on the parts of the business where we can add the most value – and ultimately continue to we offer the most exceptional. service that is essential to our reputation.”

The new management team will consist of Paul and current finance director Becki Davies, alongside new directors Andrew Nicholson and Mark Dunn.

Paul added: “Andrew and Mark are both long-standing members of the Camlins team and bring years of very different experience, but most importantly, a shared vision for the future of this practice that is both progressive and ambitious.

“Their appointments reflect the esteem in which they are held both inside and outside the business, and they are deeply committed to the collaborative and client-centric ethos that has served our practice so well.”

Michael Cruise, principal of Shrewsbury-based BCHN Architects and long-time friend and collaborator of Camlins, will become the independent chairman of the Camlins employee property trust.