Roger Hannah's acquisition pushes staff past 90 and turnover over £12m

Context

Roger Hannah, a Manchester‑based chartered surveying firm, has completed its third acquisition in twelve months, adding Wilkinson Cowan Partnership to its portfolio. Both firms trace their origins to Greek Street in Stockport nearly five decades ago, but the merger is driven by a strategic push into affordable‑housing consultancy and broader building‑survey services across the North West.

Key Facts

- The deal brings Wilkinson Cowan’s 19 staff in Cheadle Hulme and Liverpool into the Roger Hannah group, pushing total employment to over 90 people. - Wilkinson Cowan generated £2.6 million in revenue before the sale; together the two companies now report annual turnover exceeding £12 million. - Simon Cook, managing director of Roger Hannah, called the transaction “very significant,” noting it expands the firm’s consultancy expertise and aligns with its development footprint in the region. - Senior leaders from Wilkinson Cowan will join Roger Hannah’s management team and become shareholders, reinforcing integration. - Legal and financial advisers included Leonard Curtis, Saffery, Hurst Corporate Finance, Hurst Accountants and Gorvins, with NatWest providing banking support.

What It Means

The acquisition strengthens Roger Hannah’s capacity to act as an employer’s agent and clerk of works on affordable‑housing projects, a niche where Wilkinson Cowan has built a strong reputation. By consolidating resources, the combined entity can offer end‑to‑end support for development lifecycles, from design through construction management. The expanded staff base also enhances the firm’s ability to bid for larger contracts and diversify its service offering.

Industry observers will watch how the integrated management team leverages the new shareholder structure to drive growth. The next quarter will reveal whether the combined turnover translates into higher profit margins and whether the firm can capture additional market share in the competitive North West construction sector.