Rob has been with the HG Group for 10 years, assuming responsibility for the growth and management of the Group’s residential development portfolio alongside Group CEO Chris Benham and Director Kevin Quinn. To date the HG Group has delivered new development projects with a combined value in excess of £250m.

Prior to joining HG, Rob worked with Opal Property Group where he spearheaded the acquisition programme throughout the UK delivering land and planning approvals for c.10,000 purpose built student bed spaces.

Rob has a demonstrable track record of delivering land opportunities, optimising planning approvals and forging solutions-focused partnerships with a range of funding partners. His key strengths include his commercial awareness, an astute understanding of stakeholder requirements, stringent management of risk and reward, and his entrepreneurial spirit.

As a Board member and Director, Rob will drive forward HG Living’s expansion into the Build-to-Rent market as well as continued investment into Purpose Built Student Accommodation.

robgreaves@hgliving.uk, 07703 882332

Craig joined HG Living in April 2022 as a Director and Board member and jointly manages the day to day running of the business alongside Rob Greaves.  He is a recognised specialist in the field of student accommodation, residential development and investment.

A qualified Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) with a BSc in Real Estate, Craig previously worked for 14 years at Montagu Evans in London where he was a Profit Sharing Partner and Head of Alternative Living. Over the last five years Craig has overseen acquisitions and sales with a GDV in excess of £1 billion.

Within his role at HG Living, Craig is responsible for:

• The sourcing and identifying of PBSA, BtR and AH sites across the UK
• The appraisal and acquisition of these opportunities
• The sale of the developments to meet the Board’s objectives

craigmcphail@hgliving.uk, 07818 012459

James is responsible for all development management activities at HG Living. He delivers positive outcomes for investors, partners and clients by successfully leading developments through site acquisition, planning, construction, all the way through to completion.

James has 12 years’ experience in the property sector and holds a Masters in Town Planning and Urban Design.  Prior to joining HG Living in 2021, he worked for property developers Quintain Estates and Development, Pocket Living and The Collective. He has been successful in securing planning permission for numerous developments and has delivered more than 1 million sq ft of residential and commercial development to date.  James has expertise in the Build to Rent, Mixed-Use, Co-living and Student Accommodation markets, and will work closely with the directors to expand HG Living’s presence across those sectors.

jamesyoung@hgliving.uk, 07588316234

Dan joined the HG Group as Finance Director in 2019 and is responsible for Finance, Human Resources and Insurance across the HG Group of companies.

Degree qualified and an ACA Chartered (ICAEW) Accountant, Dan has extensive knowledge of auditing property and construction businesses. He has an excellent understanding and experience of multi-million pound property and development strategies, acquisitions and financing.

Dan is a valued and trusted member of the HG team and has succeeded in driving efficiencies and improving procedures and structures across finance and HR over the past two years. He is responsible for all finance matters, advising on group strategy and ensuring internal controls remain strong. His proactive and collaborative approach enables the wider finance department to operate as a highly effective team.

Chris has been with the HG Group for 40 years and has been instrumental in growing and developing HG Construction into one of the Top 100 construction companies in the UK with a turnover in excess of £250m.

Chris joined Hunting Gate in 1982 having trained with John Laing Construction and qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2000. He was one of the existing directors of Hunting Gate that led the management buyout to form HG Construction.

Chris’s ethos of identifying and exceeding client expectations has become ingrained into the HG Group’s culture and underpins the Group’s track record in achieving an exceptionally high percentage of repeat business.

Julie is a valued member of the HG Group and has been an instrumental part of the team for almost 10 years. She has over 20 years’ experience working within the construction sector. A strong communicator with excellent organisational, problem-solving and reporting skills, Julie ensures the smooth running of the HG offices in Hitchin and Farringdon.

Julie will provide HG Living with executive level administration support and will act as key point of contact for executives, employees, clients and other external stakeholders.