Tom James has been appointed as Nexus Planning associate director at its Birmingham office, to strengthen the consultancy’s growing network and capability across the UK
In his new role as Nexus Planning associate director, Tom James will work on strategic land and housing delivery projects, strengthening the consultancy’s advice to existing clients and growing Nexus’ Midlands client base.
Working alongside Roger Tustain, Nexus’ managing director, Tom will also collaborate with the Nexus team in Reading, Bristol, Manchester and London to deliver specialist strategic land management capabilities nationwide.
Tom brings extensive public sector experience and planning policy expertise
Prior to joining Nexus Planning, Tom was principal policy officer at West Northamptonshire Council where he was involved in: leading the local plan process; policy lead on key sustainable urban extensions and strategic employment sites; advising on a number of potential development sites; and participating in Local Plan Examinations and Section 78 appeals.
He has also undertaken and commissioned extensive evidence-based material, including leading on Strategic Land Availability Assessments, Housing and Economic Needs Assessments and New Settlement Studies.
Strengthen our presence & expertise in the Midlands in support of major strategic projects
Roger Tustain, managing director at Nexus Planning, comments: “As our footprint of offices continues to strengthen and expand, we are really pleased to welcome Tom to the team.
“His solid experience will certainly add considerable value and allows us to strengthen our presence and expertise in the Midlands in support of a number of major strategic projects we have secured within the area.”
Tom James, associate director at Nexus Planning Birmingham, comments: “I’m delighted to be working consultancy-side with an innovative and market-leading business like Nexus Planning.
“I am looking forward to using my expertise to work with the team both in Birmingham and across the network.”
