Real People

“It was an easy decision to make when I was offered the opportunity to relocate from London to Bristol to restart my career as a surveyor with King Sturge. With a chance to work for one of the largest and top firms in the region, it offers the same exciting career prospects but with a much better quality of life”

Nic Rumble, King Sturge

"Having spent 10 years living and working in Central London for a busy Local Authority and then a major Housebuilder a move to somewhere a little quieter but with similar job and lifestyle opportunities seemed appealing... but did such a place exist? Personal circumstances lead me to Bristol. Having only visited Bristol on a handful of occasions I moved here and found a job with planning consultancy WYG. Having spent the last few months getting to know the City and adjusting to my new work role, Bristol seems to hold the perfect balance. The City is vibrant with lots going on in the arts and culture world. It has an interesting history with wonderful architecture and a beautiful waterside setting.  There are so many places to explore and endless places to be entertained, fed and watered"

Lucy Lydyard, Associate, WYG Planning & Design

"Although it was great to experience London life I was keen to move back to the South West and soon secured a job in Bristol. I have been living in Bristol since April 2007 and there are loads of reasons why I love it here. Socially, Bristol is a vibrant city; there are a wealth of diverse areas offering different things to do and see, from the exclusive bars and restaurants of Clifton Village to the historic sites, galleries and museums of the city centre."

Luke Redbond, Hargreaves Lansdown

"Having recently moved to Bristol I am enjoying discovering all the delights that this city has to offer; it's great to be working in the centre with the pubs clubs and shops so close at hand"

Joanne, Quattro Design Architects

"I moved to Bristol from London a year ago and I've never felt more settled. The city is big enough to boast diversity, culture and various tourist attractions and has an excellent new shopping centre. Initially, I thought I'd be homesick for London but I'm not a bit.  Bristol offers affordable rents, good public transport, lots of pedestrian retail areas and plenty of fashionable eateries, pubs and... people!"

Mark Cherry, Specialist

Robert Fenner moved to Bristol from Grayling's London office in July 2008. "It was a really good move for me," he says.  "The energy in business here is as dynamic as anywhere else, and the quality of life is so much better.  Bristol has an identity of its own, and the South-West is a great place to be - whether as a next step or as a starting point in a public relations career. I'd recommend it to anyone."

Robert Fenner, Grayling

"After two years of living in frantic London, I now really appreciate living and working in Bristol. I walk to work and find the city very easy to get around. With the countryside on our doorstep and many restaurants, bars and cultural activities within the city, there is always something interesting to do."

Sharon Mercer, Head of Business Services, S-cool