<p>Burrington Estates’ David Jervis has been appointed to take charge of the company’s new homes business, as its founders step away from its day-to-day running.</p> <p>Jervis, previously Burrington Estates’ (New Homes) central division md, is now group md of the housebuilding business, taking operational control. He entered the company three years ago - joining founders Mark Edworthy and Paul Scantlebury – to head the launch of the Central England division after the company’s success in the South West.</p> <p>Jervis has years of housebuilding experience, establishing Spitfire Bespoke Homes, the residential development arm of IM Properties, in 2010. Seven years later, Spitfire had achieved turnover of £100 million.</p> <p>At Burrington Estates he will continue to lead the Central division, working closely with the company’s South West md Grayham Tucker to forge better collaboration and integration across all parts of the business, Burrington Estates said.</p> <p>Edworthy stated: “Paul and I are excited to embark on this new chapter for the company – it was always our vision to step away from the day-to-day running of the business. We congratulate David on his new appointment and know that he, with Grayham’s support, will drive Burrington Estates forward successfully and continue to grow the …