With experience spanning Tier 1 developers, main contractors and consultancy, James has built a strong commercial track record across high-value residential and mixed-use developments. He spent over five years at the Berkeley Group managing trade packages valued in excess of £49m across two major mixed-tenure schemes, before leading the commercial function at Foras Group, delivering boutique residential projects for private sale across South London. At Friel Welch, James brings expertise in cost planning, procurement, contract administration and final accounts.