Avant Homes has strengthened its senior team in its Central region with the appointment of a head of construction to further enable the housebuilder’s regional plans.

Matt Rodgers has been promoted from area construction manager to the position and has more than 26 years’ experience in the housebuilding sector.

In his new role, Matt is responsible for Avant Homes Central’s overall construction delivery. This includes supporting the construction team and wider business to continually meet forecasted targets and deliver developments in adherence to health and safety regulations.

Commenting on his appointment, Matt said:

“Avant Homes has a clear national and regional expansion strategy, and I’m excited to play my role in achieving this.

“Our construction team is dedicated to delivering high quality new homes in great locations. I am looking forward to supporting them on their own personal development and driving the business forward to achieve our goals across the region.”

Avant Homes Central currently has nine live developments ranging from Sheffield to Nottingham with many more due to start as the business continues to implement its growth plans.

Avant Homes Central managing director, Chris Coley, said:

“Matt has well and truly cemented himself as an integral member of the Central region’s leadership team and thoroughly deserves this promotion.

“I look forward to working with Matt on the continued evolution of Avant Homes Central to support the wider company’s growth ambitions.”

Avant Homes Central is part of the Avant Homes Group which currently operates across the Midlands, north of England and Scotland from eight regional operating businesses.

At present, the housebuilder employs more than 600 people with ambition to grow further across its existing regions and beyond, creating communities and providing employment opportunities for many.

Avant Homes Group has a medium-term strategic objective to sell more than 6,000 new homes per annum.

For further information visit www.avanthomes.co.uk