Northern property developer Breck Homes has invested in its North West team with a senior hire and promotion to support its continued growth.
Phil Silcock has joined the company as Contracts Manager, bringing over 25 years’ experience in construction. He was previously at Anwyl Homes where he spent eight years, most recently as Area Construction Manager. He has also held managerial roles at Countryside and Seddon Homes.
His role will involve working with Breck’s team, housing association partners and suppliers to ensure the smooth delivery of high-quality affordable housing across the North West.
In addition, James Fairhurst has been promoted to Land Manager, following around two years as Assistant Land Manager. Prior to joining Breck, James spent six years in a similar position at Conlon Living.
His new role at Breck will include increased responsibility for sourcing quality land for future Breck developments.
Phil Dolan, Managing Director (North West), Breck Homes said: “Since Breck’s formation six years ago, we have already handed over more than 1,000 homes across the North West. We’re continuing to grow rapidly through the delivery of high-quality affordable housing at increasingly large sites.
“This growth is reliant on our ability to secure the right type of land in areas of high demand then work with our partners to build high-quality homes, helping to address the need for affordable housing across the region. Investing in our team is a vital part of this.
“I’ve worked with Phil previously and he has a strong reputation in the construction industry. He has already made an immediate positive impact on the sites he has taken on and has been a welcome addition by the Breck team and our subcontractors and suppliers.
“Meanwhile, James has really impressed us during his time with Breck through his industry knowledge and partnership approach with our clients. Both Phil and James are true professionals and great ambassadors for the Breck Homes business. I look forward to working with them and watching them grow into their new roles as the business continues its own exciting growth plans.”
Breck was formed in Lancashire and has around 500 homes currently under construction. It partners with housing associations such as Places for People, Progress Housing Group, Jigsaw, Torus and Incommunities to transform communities across the North.
The company opened its Leeds office in 2025 and started construction of its first Yorkshire development, in Bradford, last month.
Phil Silcock, Contracts Manager, Breck Homes said: “Since the company’s launch, Breck has made a real mark on the affordable housing market, developing a strong reputation for bringing sites to market quickly and delivering to a high quality.
“The company’s continued expansion will require experienced management across an increasing number of live sites and it’s an exciting team to join Breck and use my knowledge to support this.”
James Fairhurst, Land Manager, Breck Homes said: “Breck has a growing pipeline of sites with 15 planning applications submitted in total last year. We’re looking to continue to build on that number, therefore finding the right type of land in locations where we can develop consistently is key.
“I’m looking forward to supporting this in my new role as the company expands its footprint across the North.”