About
Professional Summary
I have over fifteen years experience in all aspects of Agency Surveying with a particular specialism within the Industrial and Logistics field. I work with a range of institutional clients, corporate occupiers and developer/property companies providing strategic property advice, acquisition/disposal and development advice.
During 2016/2017, I have acted on behalf of both occupiers, landlords and developers on several key regional transactions including:
- Acting on behalf of developer KMRE Group in the acquisition of a former warehouse premises on Trippet Lane, Sheffield and the subsequent development of a high rise student residential scheme.
- Acting on behalf of Lidl, acquired 35 acres at iPort Doncaster for a 685,000 sq. ft. Regional Distribution Centre.
- Acting on behalf of WP Carey, disposed of a former printworks complex in Leeds comprising 190,000 sq. ft facility on a 4.88 acre site.
- Acting on behalf of Dixons Carphone, acquired 425,000 sq. ft. at Leeds Bradford Airport Distribution Park.
- Acting on behalf of Verdion on the iPort Doncaster scheme, the Regions most high profile and successful development which saw occupiers Amazon (1.3m sq. ft.), Fellowes (142,750 sq. ft.), CEVA (215,900 sq. ft.) and Lidl (above) commit to new build space.
- Acting on behalf of DB Symmetry, acquired a 90 acre development site in the North East of England.
Current Position - Director - Industrial & Logistics, Colliers International
Previous Positions:
2007 - 2014 - Head of Office & Director Industrial & Logistics North at Lambert Smith Hampton
2001 - 2007 - Senior Surveyor at King Sturge
Accomplishments
MRICS
Education
Sheffield Hallam University - Urban Land Economics
Leeds Grammar School
Testimonials
“On behalf of one of M&G Real Estate’s client Funds, Rob was instructed as letting agent to market a 100,000 sq ft distribution unit at Wakefield 41 Industrial Estate. During this time he proved a valuable addition to the team, providing strategic advice on the marketing of the property and occupier contacts whilst going above and beyond to ensure a minimal void following the previous tenant serving notice to vacate. In the subsequent deal Rob not only secured a strong covenant but negotiated favourable lease terms.” Anthony McCluskie - Asset Manager - M&G Real Estate
Services
My Team
Len has more than 30 years' experience in the commercial property sector. Having started out as a trainee surveyor in 1983 he moved on to set up Jansons in 1990, a niche agency specialising in industrial in North and West London. In 2004/5 the business was voted Industrial Agency of the Year, this being the first ever non West End national practice to have won this prestigious award. In that same year the business transacted in excess of 3.5 million sq ft which accounted for in excess of 50% of the total transactions for the North and West London market.
Since joining Colliers International, as the Head of the UK Logistics and Industrial Department, the objectives are the same as always, to outperform all competitors whilst providing the highest level of service to all our clients. In 2018, the Colliers International UK Industrial & Logistics team completed over 250 deals totalling over 15 million sq ft.
I joined Colliers International UK in Sept 2016 as a Director and to head up the Manchester, Industrial & Logistics team, which consists of 4 people.
I will be working on various projects for clients such as Asda, Stoford Developments, Wilson Bowden, IDI Gazeley, Seddon Developments, Valad, Peel Holdings, Threadneedle, Whistl and Orbit Developments to name a few.
I have of over 15 years experience in the Industrial Agency market and previously worked in the industrial agency teams of Matthews & Goodman, Knight Frank and Lambert Smith Hampton in their Manchester Offices.
I have over 8 years’ experience in both Office, Industrial, Logistics & Manufacturing sectors, providing agency and development advice to a wide range of clients.
Current Position - Associate Director Industrial & Logistics at Colliers International
Previous Positions
- Lambert Smith Hampton: 2011 - 2015
- Royal Haskoning DHV: 2007 - 2010
John has specialised in the industrial and logistics investment market for over 14 years. He advises a range of clients including UK Funds and Institutions, Property Companies as well as Overseas Investors.
John joined Colliers International in 2013 during which he has advised on over £600m of industrial acquisitions and disposals.
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