About
Professional Summary
I am a Director in the National Offices team based in Bristol and have over 22 years experience.
Having joined Colliers in August 2008 my role has included numerous disposals and acquisitions in the South West for a myriad of clients, from large funds such as Aviva to private individuals.
I previously worked for Bidwells Business Space Agency team in Cambridge (2003 -2008) where I specialised in office and research & development disposals and acquisitions.
Before this I worked for Chesterton International Plc in London. After qualifying as a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in 2001, I remained in the City office agency team.
Accomplishments
Disposed of circa 30,000 sq ft for Aberdeen Standard at 1 Redcliff Street in 3 deals.
Advised on the marketing and letting of 19,333 sq ft for Nokia at 740 Aztec West in 2022.
Provided strategic advice and negotiated the disposal of 7,945 sq ft at Programme, Bristol fro NEX in 2022.
Advised on the marketing and letting of 5,215 sq ft at Tower Wharf, Bristol for Picton in 2022.
Education
2:1 BSc Hons Degree from Reading University.
Memberships & Involvements
MRICS - Member Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Clients
ABRDN
Robert Hitchins
Boultbee Brooks
London & Scottish Investments
Nokia
Columbia Threadneedle
M&G
MMC
Castleforge
Testimonials
"We have been extremely impressed by the service provided by Colliers. James has a thorough knowledge of the local market and his determination to find accommodation which met all our requirements has resulted in excellent new offices for Jisc." Maggie Stephens (IT and Estates Manager - JISC).
" Following a very successful marketing campaign we are delighted by the results achieved by Colliers International whereby 3 floors totalling just over 12,000 sq ft have been let in almost 3 months and there is already good interest in the final floor". Alex Brouwer - Asset Manager- Threadneedle.