Lantern Building Consultancy, the Newcastle-based chartered building surveying firm, has appointed Harry Martin to its growing team.
After graduating from Northumbria University in 2024, Harry spent two years at a property consultancy working across the residential and commercial sectors before joining Lantern last month.
His previous experience spans a wide range of instructions including Level 2 and Level 3 Building Surveys, dilapidations, reinstatement cost assessments, pre-acquisition surveys and schedules of condition.
Commenting on his new role, Harry said: “I was attracted to Lantern by the variety of work, with portfolio instructions, professional services and project work all being undertaken.
“Lantern’s founders Martin and Alex were also a big factor, as throughout the interview process it was clear they have a genuine passion for building surveying, which has definitely carried through into working here.”
Since joining Lantern, Harry has already become involved in a broad range of projects including the conversion of a former bank into a post office with two flats above and acting as employer’s agent on the conversion of another former bank into a snooker hall.
Harry is targeting Chartered status in 2027, with ambitions to build on his experience and take ownership of his own projects. Commenting on his first impressions of the firm, he added: “My first few weeks at Lantern have been really positive. The team has a great atmosphere, and everyone is approachable and willing to share their knowledge, whether that’s discussing building defects, contracts or technical challenges.”
Looking ahead to the wider building surveying sector, Harry expects sustainability to remain a major focus: “With the requirement for commercially let buildings over 1,000m² to achieve a minimum EPC rating of B by 2031, I expect we’ll see an increasing number of projects centred around improving building fabric, upgrading mechanical systems and enhancing overall energy performance.”
Lantern’s team has also been strengthened by the promotion of Max Bertin who has been made associate director after joining the firm last autumn. Commenting on the firm’s growth, director Martin Smith, said: “Recruiting talented individuals who want to develop their building surveying careers is fundamental to our growth plan. We are delighted to welcome Harry to the firm and to recognise Max’s positive impact since joining us last year with a well-deserved promotion.”
Lantern Building Consultancy works with property owners, occupiers and investors across the UK, advising on everything from building condition and design through to construction management.
