Team

Nick founded Nest Development over ten years ago, driven by a belief that good design, craftsmanship and sustainability should be central to how homes are built.

Before property, Nick spent twenty years producing high profile music videos and advertising campaigns, experience that shaped his approach to development: managing projects by bringing the best teams together to deliver a quality product on schedule, on budget and to exacting standards. 

Nick leads Nest’s overall vision and growth, overseeing land acquisition, design direction & strategy. He is focused on growing the business through developing the brand and building well designed, sustainable homes that sit comfortably within their setting.

Scott is an experienced construction professional with over 25 years in the industry, leading complex projects from early planning through to completion on site. With a background in construction management, Scott brings a calm, methodical approach to delivering high-quality buildings safely, efficiently and to exacting standards.

He has worked across a wide range of sectors including residential, education, commercial and heritage estates, and has extensive experience managing large teams, programmes and budgets. Scott’s practical mindset, attention to detail and hands-on leadership play a key role in ensuring Nest’s projects are built with care, quality and integrity.

Emma keeps the day-to-day running of Nest Development and Nest Construction on track, bringing a calm, organised approach to finance, administration and operations.

After an initial career hospitality Emma joined Nest and has gone from strength to strength. She recently passed her AAT level 3 accountancy qualifications with distinction and runs the finances with discipline and diligence.

Chris is an experienced Architect and Landscape Architect with 25 years of industry experience delivering thoughtful, sustainable architecture and placemaking projects. He has worked across all project stages, from early feasibility and masterplanning through to planning, technical and site delivery.

Chris brings particular expertise in Passivhaus and low-energy design, retrofit, and environmental placemaking, combining rigorous technical knowledge with a strong design sensibility. A RIBA Medal nominee and sustainability award winner, he is passionate about creating well-crafted buildings and places that respond sensitively to their context.

Andrew is a Chartered Town Planner with over 35 years of industry experience and a Member of the RTPI.

Andrew is experienced in securing planning permission through the preparation and submission of planning applications and planning appeals.

Andrew brings particular expertise in residential development with schemes ranging from single plots to new settlements, including numerous proposals involving listed buildings and conservation areas.

With a background spanning bookkeeping, office management and project coordination, Laura has extensive experience working with small, growing businesses. She handles accounts, invoicing and payroll, and plays a key role in keeping systems running smoothly behind the scenes.

Practical, detail-focused and highly reliable, Laura supports the wider team, allowing projects to move forward efficiently and without unnecessary friction.