In 2011 Jamie joined Ask from MCR Property Group having started his career at Knight Frank.  A Chartered Surveyor of over 13 years, Jamie is working on a number of high profile schemes in the Ask portfolio including the flagship development at First Street in Manchester City Centre.

Jamie has also successfully managed the design and development of both phases of commercial office buildings at Embankment as well at taking N08 First Street from initial inception to practical completion.

He holds responsibility for leading on all office lettings, and over the past few years has successfully completed leases with occupiers at N01 First Street including Auto Trader, Jacobs and Ford Credit Europe and more recently at N08 including Gazprom, WSP and ODEON.  With the letting to Swinton Insurance Group at 101 Embankment and a pre-let on a new office building at First Street, this equates to over 500,000 sq ft of Grade A lettings space.

Whilst playing a key role in the future expansion of the First Street Estate, Jamie also works collaboratively with the managing agents to ensure the leisure and amenity offer so crucial in attracting new occupiers, continues to thrive. 

Jamie’s experience in the Grade A office market has led to Ask being selected for a number of development management roles for funds and investors across the sector.

When did you join Ask?
I joined Ask’s development team from the MCR Property Group, a North West-based property investment and development firm in 2011.

What do you bring to the team? 
I feel I have valuable experience of managing out large scale development projects, which requires key skills such as problem solving, budget management and negotiation.

I have also built up an in-depth knowledge of the office market within Manchester City Centre through the development of existing working relationships and market knowledge. This has allowed me to broker a number of high profile office occupier deals, including bringing Autotrader, Ford Credit and Gazprom to First Street.

What is the best holiday you have been on and where is your dream destination?
I went to the Gilli Islands Indonesia last year – a truly idyllic place! I’m desperate to go to Hawaii and Whistler – preferably a week in Whistler skiing and then straight of a flight to Hawaii to relax and warm up.

What’s your hometown famous for?
Doncaster is famous for its horse racing with the St. Leger being the oldest ‘Classic’  in the world and, love him or hate him, Jeremy Clarkson.

What’s your signature dish (and does anyone else agree)?
Homemade chicken and mushroom pie!! (although I don’t make the pastry!!!)

Where do your sporting allegiances lie?
Unfortunately it’s got to be my hometown football club. Doncaster Rovers!

What have you done that’s made you proud?
I recently completed a lifetime achievement of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro raising substantial charitable funds for the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.