A HOUSEBUILDER has added to its senior team in a North-East office.

Story Homes says Sarah Armstrong, Keith Redford and Rebecca Carr have joined.

The trio will work from its base in Newcastle.

Ms Armstrong joins from Barratt Homes as Head of Land (North-East), with Mr Redford, a former principal engineer at Persimmon, taking on the role of engineering manager.

Ms Carr, who was marketing co-ordinator at Bellway Homes’ North-East division, has taken on a similar role at Story.

The company is looking to expand significantly in the region, with plans to add to existing developments in Shotley Bridge, County Durham, and Middlesbrough.

Earlier this summer, it announced proposals for housing at Rake Lane and Backworth, both in North Tyneside.

Ms Armstrong, from Cleadon, South Tyneside, said: “These are really exciting times for the company, which has huge growth opportunities.

“Coming in at such an early stage is really interesting and my job is to look for the right sites.”

Steve Errington, Story Homes’ chief executive, added: “This further expansion of our Newcastle operation will drive forward our ambitious plans for growth in the region.”