Ross Stoddart is aiming to help build a bright future for Ida Homes, which is building luxury new apartments in his hometown, Morpeth.
The 42-year-old is excited to be appointed construction manager at the Northumberland-based homebuilder.
Ross is in charge of managing work at King Edward’s Place in Morpeth, where Ida Homes is delivering a collection of 18 luxury apartments. The company has also applied for detailed planning to build 37 new homes on land at South Meadows in Belford.
Ross said: “I am born and bred in Northumberland and jumped at the chance to work for a locally-based company whose values of integrity and transparency very much reflect my own professional ethos.
“We want to build high-quality homes for happy customers, on sustainable developments which make a positive impact on the lives of local people.”
Ross first got into the construction industry as an apprentice plumber and worked in the trade for a few years after qualifying. He then followed a different career path and went to work in the offshore oil and gas sector gaining a unique skillset and experience.
Ross returned to his home town of Morpeth and started to work for a local housebuilding company as an assistant manager. The quality of his work caught the attention of Ida Homes, who offered Ross a position as construction manager.
Ross, who lives in Morpeth with his wife and daughter, said: “My role is very varied but essentially I am responsible for making sure that the site operates safely, on schedule and produces the top-quality luxury homes that Ida Homes is already becoming known for.
“I liaise with every department – sales, finance, construction and planning – and enjoy establishing a close relationship with customers. It is incredibly satisfying to help guide buyers through the whole home-buying journey and to see the look of joy on their face when we hand them the keys to the ‘dream’ home we have created for them. That is a very special part of the job.
“It is exciting to be offered the opportunity to help build the future for Ida Homes, which is still a very young company. I feel that I have been brought in at the start and can help shape the direction of this homebuilder that offers luxury homes that are a bit different in terms of quality and style.
“I want to push myself and learn new skills and this role is offering me the chance to do just that.”
When he is not at work, Ross loves to unwind by riding one of his four motorbikes along the country lanes and coastal roads of Northumberland.
“It’s a fantastic way of getting out and enjoying the beauty of the Northumbrian countryside,” he said. “It is a beautiful part of the world and it never ceases to fill me with a sense of wonder. I feel lucky to be able to live and work in such an inspirational place.”
To find out more about Ida Homes developments, visit idahomes.co.uk.