James is an associate director and transport planner with 25 years’ experience helping public and private sector clients bring developments forward. From small-scale proposals to major strategic land allocations, he supports projects from the earliest stages of planning through to approval.

Over the course of his career, James has worked on a range of developments across the UK, including major mixed-use schemes with significant infrastructure requirements and complex regeneration projects in some of the country's key urban centres.

He is known for finding practical solutions that balance client ambitions with planning policy, site constraints and delivery requirements. By understanding the bigger picture, including land ownership and project milestones, James helps shape transport strategies that work for both clients and local authorities.