PROPERTY consultancy EC Harris has appointed ANDY JOHNSON as an associate in the North-East.

He joins from Reg Vardy, where he was responsible for the control and project management of the company's construction projects, worth £25m a year.

He said: "I am looking forward to building and developing relationships with local businesses and local authorities, as well as developers who are pioneering the regeneration of the North-East."

David Hern, partner at EC Harris, said: "Not only will Andy further strengthen our rapidly expanding motor retail section, he will also manage and develop our quantity surveying and project management division locally. As a key figure in the North-East business world, he is an ideal candidate for EC Harris."