Chris Newton
About Chris Newton
Chris Newton serves as the UK Technical Building Services Manager at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in technical roles within the insurance and building sectors, including previous positions at Legal & General and Jagex.
Current Role as UK Technical Building Services Manager
Chris Newton currently holds the position of UK Technical Building Services Manager at Legal & General, a role he has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, he oversees technical aspects of building services, ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing operational efficiency. His responsibilities include managing technical teams and liaising with various stakeholders to ensure project success.
Previous Experience at Legal & General
Chris Newton has extensive experience at Legal & General, where he worked in multiple roles. He served as Technical Supplier Performance Manager from 2015 to 2017, focusing on supplier performance metrics and quality assurance. Following this, he was appointed as Technical Manager from 2017 to 2021, where he managed technical operations and contributed to strategic initiatives within the organization.
Professional Background in Quality Assurance and Surveying
Before his tenure at Legal & General, Chris Newton worked at Jagex as a Quality Assurance professional for one year, from 2005 to 2006. He then transitioned to Asprea, where he worked as a Surveyor for eight years, from 2007 to 2015. His experience in these roles provided him with a solid foundation in quality control and surveying practices.
Educational Qualifications in Insurance and Building Surveying
Chris Newton has a strong educational background. He studied at the University of Central Lancashire, where he earned a BA(Hons) in Business Studies from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his studies at the University of Reading, obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he achieved the Insurance Technician qualification from BDMA in 2013 and a Diploma in Claims from the Chartered Insurance Institute from 2015 to 2016.