A new project director has been appointed to lead the £800 million Countesswells development in Aberdeen.
Martin Dalziel moves from Highland Residential Developments, where he was development director based in Edinburgh, to Stewart Milne Group subsidiary Countesswells Development Limited (CDL).
He has over 30 years’ experience in property development, having previously been a director of New Ingliston Ltd and Highland Properties Group, and managing director of Robertson Property. He has overseeing projects of a similar scale to Countesswells, a new community on the west side of Aberdeen where 300 homes have already been delivered by Stewart Milne Homes, Barratt, Kirkwood and CHAP.
Dalziel’s previous projects include the Gyle Square grade A office scheme in Edinburgh and the David Alsop Award for sustainability. He was managing director of Robertson Property Ltd, part of Robertson Group before joining Highland Properties Group.
Dalziel said: “Countesswells is a unique project which has gained recognition across the country for its innovative funding model and its approach to planning and place-making. I’m excited and honoured to have the opportunity to build on the significant progress to date.
"I am passionate about place-making and admire the fresh, innovative approach taken by CDL, which is based on traditional values and is creating a real sense of place with an authentic community spirit. I am looking forward to working with key stakeholders in the public sector to make sure that Countesswells is a truly special place to live and a major asset for Aberdeen.”
Funded by a £86 million HM Treasury guarantee, CDL has invested in services including connectivity which delivers the UK’s fastest broadband speeds and extensive landscaping with the planting of over 600 trees which has attracted new wildlife and an award-winning playpark, new Cults Burn feature and a community orchard.
Stewart Milne Group chief executive Stuart Macgregor said: “We are thrilled to have someone with Martin’s experience join our growing team at CDL. He has an impressive track-record in delivering extremely positive results at every stage of the property development process.
"His collaborative approach to working with private and public sector stakeholders has been a key factor in unlocking the potential of the projects in which he has been involved. His focus on placemaking and delivering great places in which to live, work and spend leisure time which is the lifestyle vision behind Countesswells.”
