Robert Whatmuff

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 11 years’ experience in 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.

Before joining Colliers International, Callum worked in the  Professional Services department at Carter Towler where he spent a year dealing with Commercial Lease Renewals and Rent Reviews, in particularly within the Retail market.

Following his 12 months at Carter Towler, Callum went onto join Colliers International in May 2016 working within both the Retail Development and Retail Agency departments.

Callum provides advice to Sainsbury's with regards to their expansion drive within the foodstores market, specifically in the north of England. The scope includes advice in land acquisitions and development consultancy, whether this is to be at a new store, a replacement store or the extension of their existing space. He has also played a key role in provides leasing and development advice to St Modwen on a number of their existing retail assets.

The leasing aspect of Callum's work has seen him play an active role in the lettings of a number of High Street shops, acting on behalf of funds such as Aviva and Legal & General. He also provides advice on behalf of Subway through 8 retained counties regarding their ongoing acquisition drive.

With an undergraduate degree in International Business, Finance and Economics and a Masters degree in Real Estate, Nathan has a wide spectrum of understanding when it comes to strategic real estate consultancy and business. 

Over the past 3 years he has transacated on over £45,000,000 including lettings, acquisition of land and buildings on behalf of private clients. Nathan is  determined to deliver and maintain strong relationships whilst looking for new ways of thinking and adapting to different circumstances.

I head the Leeds office of Colliers International and am responsible for promoting and driving the office forward, with a keen focus on helping to support the Northern Powerhouse Agenda.

I am a Director in the Capital Markets – Investment Business Unit.

I am involved in national investment, dealing with all aspects from the acquisition and disposal of investment properties/portfolios, to providing strategic advice to developer clients at all stages of the development process including complex fundings.

I am able to apply my geographical knowledge of the Yorkshire and North East region in providing investment advice, and have transacted over £500m of commercial property deals in recent years.

James joined Colliers in June 2016 and sits within the National Capital Markets Team and is based in Manchester. He has worked in the Manchester market for 7 years and specialises in the sale and acquisition of city centre offices.

Chris joined Colliers International in 2011 after graduating form Salford University with a Masters in Real Estate & Property Management.

Chris worked within the Commercial Lease Consultancy, and Valuation departments prior to joining the National Investment department in January 2015 where he advises clients on the acquisition and disposal of investment property across a number of sectors.