Jon is well known and respected nationally within the housing industry. His strengths cover all aspects of strategy, policy and business planning, housing development and procurement.Jon's interests have always been in the housing and design sector. As well as being both a qualified architect and town planner, he had many years experience at senior director level with one of the UK's largest housing associations before establishing Jon Watson Consulting.He embraces innovation, both in design quality and sustainability. He has the rare ability of being able to grasp and implement large concepts while, at the same time, paying attention to fine detail. Key SpecialitiesHousing association management and governanceStrategy and business planningHousing development, regeneration and asset managementProcurementPlanning and housingProject management of major projects, new initiatives and organisational change.

Planning and strategy

ORCA is a design led industry leader in light gauge steel frame solutions, which innovates constantly to improve its value and service to its customers, and to stay ahead of the competition. As well as being the name of one of the most intelligent, team-working mammals, ORCA stands for Order, Respect, Care and Attention. LGS stands for Light Gauge Steel. That says what we do and how we do it.During the last 20 years, the team at ORCA has gained industry leading knowledge and experience in mobile and off site manufacturing and construction for large projects, culminating in building over 500k m2 of residential units in the Middle East over a two year period.At the core of the ORCA system is an integrated design process, which allows fast track manufacture of the Light Gauge Steel (LGS) structure through the building process, delivering cost and time savings for the client.I have joined the Board to grow its residential business, for investors, affordable housing providers and private house builders.

Trustee & Chair of West Northumberland Board

West Northumberland Board

Strategy, business planning, development and asset management