Bellway has appointed Martin Wright, an experienced land and planning specialist with a 25-year track record in the industry, as Managing Director of its West Midlands division.
Martin, who was working at Bellway in a different role, takes on the position with the Tamworth-based division, following the retirement of the previous Managing Director Ben Wright.
Martin said:
“I am excited about the opportunity to lead Bellway West Midlands, a long-standing and well-regarded division within the Bellway group. Becoming the MD of a fully operational housebuilding business was always my goal and this move has allowed me to realise that ambition. Having worked closely with the West Midlands division in my previous role in the business, I have already built strong relationships within the business so the move feels organic.”
Martin joined Bellway in May 2025 from David Wilson Homes, where he had spent 13 years as Development Director, having previously worked as a land and planning specialist in roles for both national and regional housebuilders.
He said:
“I was attracted to Bellway by its strong reputation for building good quality homes, delivering outstanding levels of customer service and for being an employer of choice. The culture here is very engaging, with an inclusive feel and support from colleagues at all levels across the business.
“I’m very much looking forward to using the skills and experience I have built up throughout my career to help grow the business in a measured and sustainable way. Our priorities are to maintain our performance through what is currently a challenging market, however with a focus on growth over the next three years, whilst maintaining high standards of build quality and a customer first approach. I also want us to continue to develop our staff and their careers and to ensure the division remains a great place to work.”
Having been inspired as a child to follow his father’s footsteps into construction, Martin appreciates the importance of attracting young people to work in the housebuilding industry and is keen for the division to expand its outreach work with local schools.
He said:
“There is a skills shortage in the industry and it’s so important that young people realise the opportunities that it offers when they come to think about they want to do as a career. It’s such a diverse industry with a wide range of job types and disciplines, many of which are highly skilled and well rewarded, and we need to make young people more aware of that.”