David founded Ascent Development Management following twenty years of industry experience. As a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS), David has held development management roles in Strand Homes, Crosslane and MRP, and was a Senior Surveyor within the Specialist Property Group in Bank of Ireland.
David is also a committee member of Shore Street Presbyterian Church, Donaghadee taking an active role in the property team.
Away from work, David is married and has two children. When time allows he runs the odd 10k, leads a discipleship group, and has recently taken up sailing. He is also a fan of podcasts, particular favourites being "The Rest is History" and "No Dumb Questions".
Drawing on twenty years of industry experience, David’s background includes the following:
Private
Private House, Bangor, Northern Ireland
Infill Development, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Multi Phase
Donaghadee, Northern Ireland
Dundonald, East Belfast, Northern Ireland
Desktop Appraisal & Modelling
Multiple sites across Northern Ireland, ROI and UK both with and without Planning Approval and Option Agreement negotiations.
Multi Family / Build to Rent (BTR)
Ocean Point 2, Leith, Scotland
Central Library, Angel Row, Nottingham, England
Corporation Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland
South Shore Road, Gateshead, England
Student Living
Little Victoria Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Queens Road, Nottingham, England
Co Living
292 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, Scotland
New Bird Street, Liverpool, England
Hotspur Press, Manchester, England
Planning
Section 76 Agreements
Discharging Planning Conditions
TPO & Felling Permissions
Water
Multiple Article 161 Agreements
Storm Water Attenuation systems
Connection management
Roads
Multiple Article 32 Agreements
New Road Junctions & Abandonment
Road and Water bonding
Sectional road adoption
Shore Street Presbyterian Church, Donaghadee, Northern Ireland
Shopping Centre, Lisburn, Northern Ireland
Retail Parks, Belfast & Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Retail and Office, Belfast City Centre, Northern Ireland
Retail Park, Letterkenny, Ireland
Multi let office, Manchester, England
The areas of expertise are drawn from over 20 years’ experience across a diverse range of projects and roles held within the UK and Irish property industries by David. This breadth highlights the depth of knowledge and capability held to support future projects. Please note that confidentiality and disclosure restrictions apply.