James joined Iceni Projects having previously worked at a London based planning consultancy and within client organisations, including the Olympic Delivery Authority and at Heathrow Airport Limited on the Expansion Development Consent Order (DCO) project.

He has a proven record of providing planning and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) advice, managing and working within large, multi-disciplinary teams, and developing and co-ordinating planning and environmental strategies. His experience spans infrastructure, residential and commercial developments at the pre-application, determination and delivery stages of projects.

He has significant experience working with local planning authorities and negotiating with key stakeholders. With strong communication skills, he is adept at delivering complex consents, often within tight deadlines.

He is a Chartered Town Planner (RTPI) and Practitioner member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).