Marsh & Parsons has appointed Matt Bird as its new head of affordable housing.

He will work in the residential development and investment (RDI) department.

He will join Marsh & Parsons in June from Peabody, a housing provider on London, where he has been the head of new business. He has nearly 10 years’ experience in the industry.

Charles Holland, head of residential development of investment, said: “Matt will be a fantastic addition to our Residential Development business as we seek to capitalise on the considerable momentum built up in the 18 months since the department was created.

“We are advising major clients on a broad spectrum of development projects across London, from inception through to delivery as part of our ‘Asset Evolution’ service.

“Matt’s expertise in the affordable housing sector will bring a new dimension to the team and enables us to offer our clients a comprehensive development consultancy and agency package.”

Bird added: “Marsh & Parsons has built a considerable residential development and investment business and I am delighted to be joining such an ambitious and professional team.

“I look forward to bringing affordable housing expertise to the team, both enhancing our offering for existing clients as well as establishing new services and clients in the affordable housing sector.”