Challinor joins from his previous role as regional managing director at Stewart Milne, taking over the managing director position from Lee Sale, who left the company in January.

In his new position, Challinor will be responsible for a number of key developments across the region.

Coming from a finance background he previously held positions at Morris Homes, MyTravel and Thomas Cook. 

Challinor said: “The North West is a highly competitive region for construction and house building with positive economic forecasts.

“My vision for the region is to be very active on new land, contracting, and partnership opportunities by building on long term existing relationships while forming new relationships across the North West.” 

David Ward, Lovell managing director for the North, said: “Paul has driven success and created a strong team mentality in his previous roles – something that is vital for this position in such a fast-moving and expanding region.

“We have many significant partnership projects set to come forward, as well as ongoing developments in major cities such as Manchester, so Paul’s passion for delivering high standards and regional growth will be invaluable.”

The North West team of Lovell continues to work on key developments across the region, including a joint venture with Together Housing Group to build one of Greater Manchester’s biggest regeneration schemes – delivering 1,500 new homes in the next five years.

With phase two almost complete, planning permission has been submitted for the next two phases of this landmark site.