Vacancy – Project Manager
Aura provides building consultancy, construction, facilities management and investment. We work principally with private and public sector clients including Local Authorities, Schools, Academies, Universities and Colleges. A significant portion of works are through repeat clients where we have long established relationships. We work with a large supply chain including design consultancies, [...]
Take control early for a successful PFI Handback
A new set of challenges is coming down the track for the NHS as over 130 PFI contracts approach handback in the next few years. Gareth Devine, one of our PFI specialists warns against leaving it too late to start preparing for a successful PFI Handback in our latest editorial within [...]
No time to lose on PFI Handback
Gareth Devine, one of our PFI specialists discusses how to manage the risks associated with the contractual end of PFI Contracts within the January 2021 edition of HEFMA Pulse magazine. The key to a successful PFI handback lies within early review and effective joint planning. If you are associated with a PFI [...]
Works complete on Gosforth Academy extension
Works complete on Gosforth Academy extension in time for the school returning in September 2020. The project comprised of 4 classrooms, staff room, toilets, lift and a flexible learning space in the atrium to provide additional accommodation for the Academy. Aura were appointed by Newcastle City Council to provide design and [...]
Kirsty Thirlwell wins the CENE Outstanding Achievement Award 2020
We are absolutely delighted that our CEO, Kirsty Thirlwell won the Outstanding Achievement award in the Constructing Excellence in the North East Awards 2020. As a team, we are thrilled that Kirsty has been recognised as the inspirational leader she is, who is committed, ambitious and dedicated to achieving the very [...]
New Appointment at Aura
North East building consultancy, Aura, has appointed Frances Carey as Bid and Business Development Coordinator. Frances joins the firm from her previous role as marketing coordinator in an architectural practice, where she managed communications and bid strategy to support successful business development. She holds a BA in History from Newcastle University [...]