Experience

SLC Property

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Acquisition & Development

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  • Property acquisition and development lead• Managing a growing team of property professionals • Leading the delivery of complex multi-disciplinary projects relating to rail and road including the creation of new stations or transport hubs.• Providing General Practice property advice across all sectors. • Advising on the suitability and use of compulsory purchase powers for regeneration and infrastructure projects including the implementation of TWAO's, including acting as a Witness at Public Inquiry.• Delivering temporary and permanent land acquisitions relating to rail and road infrastructure.• Advising on commercial viability including where development is used to cross-fund new transport infrastructure.• Assisting local authorities and developers through the rigorous property and regulatory approvals process required by Network Rail.• Advising on Shared Value negotiations to either maximise return or minimise impact of a ransom situation.



Carter Jonas

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Partner

  • Mar 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Project delivery and the use of compulsory purchase powers including negotiation of blight, property valuation and the finalisation of disturbance claims.• Providing strategic advice to major infrastructure providers on their land acquisition strategy.• Detailed and high level Property Cost Estimates for infrastructure projects. • Temporary and permanent land acquisitions relating to both infrastructure and commercial development projects.• Formulation and implementation of property strategies including in relation to rail assets such as office accommodation, stations, maintenance depots and train stabling facilities.• Property/Asset Management including buildings with rail access.• Documentation of property agreements relating to rail assets including franchised stations. • Developer Competitions (including Competitive Dialogue) relating to major land assembly schemes. • Managing multi-disciplinary teams in project implementation/delivery.• Site finding, site appraisals and viability/feasibility assessments.



Network Rail

• United Kingdom
• Rail Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Surveyor

  • Jun 2015 - Mar 2017

  • As below but with the following additional duties;• Management of team of surveyors covering southern area of LNE EM Route;• Influencing and presenting to senior NR figures to streamline how Property Services team serve rail infrastructure projects;• Implementing new policies and procedures to increase productivity and efficiency;• Mentoring colleagues on their professional career development;• Implementing new project management systems.

• Project Surveyor

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2015

  Formulation and implemention of major property strategies relating to operational and commercial assets.Negotiation and completion of lease renewals and rent reviews for significant property assets.Temporary and permanent acquisitions relating to the organisation’s operational property portfolio. Negotiation and completion of easements and wayleaves.



The Land Trust

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Manager/ New Business Manager

  • May 2011 - Dec 2013

  Identification of new sites/opportunities and target clients accross the North of England and Scotland.Progression of existing opportunities through to acquisition, including the negotiation of the land deal and subsequent transfer agreements.Dealing with property management issues relating to existing portfolio including planning applications/conditions, compulsory purchase and maintenance. Identification of new sites/opportunities and target clients accross the North of England and Scotland.Progression of existing opportunities through to acquisition, including the negotiation of the land deal and subsequent transfer agreements.Dealing with property management issues relating to existing portfolio including planning applications/conditions, compulsory purchase and maintenance.



GVA UK

• Real Estate
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Development Surveyor

  • Nov 2006 - Apr 2011

  Development appraisals across all sectors, both high level and detailed, including for affordable housing.Site finding, site appraisals and viability/feasibility assessments.Preparation of market assessments.Project implementation/delivery.Developer procurement including the negotiation of development agreements.Bid/tender preparation and presentations. Development appraisals across all sectors, both high level and detailed, including for affordable housing.Site finding, site appraisals and viability/feasibility assessments.Preparation of market assessments.Project implementation/delivery.Developer procurement including the negotiation of development agreements.Bid/tender preparation and presentations.



Homes & Communities Agency

• Kickstart Regional Lead Officer

  • 2010 - 2010

  Management of property, legal and financial consultants, liaison with key officers at the HCA and local authorities, discussions and negotiations with developers, the presentation of papers for the HCA regional and national board and the presentation of findings at key internal meetings at the HCA. Management of property, legal and financial consultants, liaison with key officers at the HCA and local authorities, discussions and negotiations with developers, the presentation of papers for the HCA regional and national board and the presentation of findings at key internal meetings at the HCA.



Lincolnshire County Council

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Projects Officer

  • Sep 2003 - Nov 2006

  Site finding for new employment premises.Obtaining project funding from both public and private sources including the preparation of business plans.Managing the acquisition process if applicable/obtaining planning permission.Formulating and managing multi-disciplinary project teams.Managing the project accounts.Managing the property portfolio including disposals and L&T issues. Site finding for new employment premises.Obtaining project funding from both public and private sources including the preparation of business plans.Managing the acquisition process if applicable/obtaining planning permission.Formulating and managing multi-disciplinary project teams.Managing the project accounts.Managing the property portfolio including disposals and L&T issues.