Quantity surveyor Bucknall Austin is to expand its building surveying and project management arm after poaching Andy Mace from agent Drivers Jonas.

Mace, a partner in Drivers Jonas' building surveying division, joined Bucknall Austin's London office last week.

His role will be to expand the 30-strong building surveying and team, with a focus on the residential, commercial and public sectors. Bucknall Austin is also in the process of finalising a global alliance with North American QS Rider Hunt and Chinese practice Levett & Bailey.