James is a cost management specialist with over 30 years' experience delivering complex projects across public and private sectors. He has a strong track record in large-scale housing frameworks, notably a £105 million, 7,500-unit refurbishment for LB Hammersmith & Fulham and a £40 million, 2,800-unit development for Homes for Haringey. James also led the phased refurbishment of Grade II listed Hackney Town Hall and the restoration of Stoke Newington Assembly Hall, totalling £25 million. As a leading member in the museums, galleries and theatres sector group, his deep expertise in heritage and listed building works is highly valuable. James is known for his breadth of experience, supply chain management skills and ability to deliver cost certainty across complex, large-scale programmes.