Construction consultancy Pulse Consult has strengthened its leadership team with the promotion of Jonathan Aldworth and Tom Howells to its board.
The appointments place Jonathan and Tom directly into ownership positions within the business. The company says the moves are aimed at retaining skilled professionals, recognising established talent, and providing clear pathways into ownership and senior leadership, roles often difficult to reach in the construction sector.
Ian Carey, managing director at Pulse Consult, said: “It’s an exciting time of growth at Pulse, and it’s a real privilege to see longstanding people like Jonathan and Tom develop and thrive within our team. Their loyalty, dedication, and leadership have been central to our continued success, helping us achieve a major milestone this year as we surpassed £10m in turnover.
“Pulse has always been a business built on its people, and their progression into ownership positions is a clear reflection of our culture – one that recognises talent, nurtures development, and rewards commitment with real opportunity. I started Pulse to create a place that had no barriers to ownership and to reward talent with board positions.”
Jonathan Aldworth, who has progressed through the business since 2017, and Tom Howells, a healthcare project specialist, will take on strategic responsibilities at a time when demand for complex construction projects is growing across the UK.
Progressing from a project manager role, Jonathan Aldworth has overseen high-value projects across a variety of sectors, including heritage schemes, higher education, and housing.
In his new role, Jonathan will lead Pulse’s expanding East of England hub, which includes Nottingham, Leicester, King’s Lynn and Lincoln. Jonathan will continue to build on the strengthening of local partnerships, drive operational excellence, and accelerate regional development.
Jonathan said: “Joining the board is an exciting opportunity to shape how Pulse delivers on its ambitious plans.
“At the core of our aims is to strike the right balance between strengthening our presence in the East Midlands and expanding further across the East of England. By combining scalable resources with strong local expertise, we can create a truly comprehensive regional offering.
“Our growing presence in key locations and developing capabilities in areas such as King’s Lynn and Lincoln are important steps in delivering this vision. This approach ensures we can meet client needs effectively while building sustainable growth. Ultimately, it’s about creating a cohesive, East of England-wide service that adds lasting value for clients and the communities we serve.”
Tom Howells brings over seven years of experience at Pulse and extensive expertise in managing complex healthcare projects. In his new role, Tom will lead Pulse’s healthcare sector strategy, continue to grow sector experience nationally, drive innovation in client solutions, and help the company meet the growing national demand for healthcare infrastructure.
Tom said: “I am excited to have joined the board, particularly at a time of transition for the healthcare sector. There is more demand than ever for healthcare infrastructure, and Pulse has the experience to deliver solutions that drive innovation and deliver scalable, sustainable outcomes for clients across the nation.
“In my role, I want to ensure we approach each project with both strategic foresight and practical insight, helping hospital trusts and healthcare providers overcome complex challenges while maximising efficiency, value, and long-term impact.
“We have always positioned ourselves as trusted advisors to our clients, and our sector expertise allows us to continue driving real change within healthcare.”
