As Director (Designate) of our Strategic Energy, Utilities & MEP service line James delivers cutting-edge projects across multiple sectors, playing a pivotal role in driving sustainable, efficient building services.
With a passion for strategy and concepts, an eye for detail and hands-on approach provides valuable support to clients and design teams throughout project stages and technical expertise in mechanical and electrical design, with a focus on compliance, quality and innovation.
He leads client liaisons, financial management, resource planning, quality assurance and oversees the successful delivery of the projects through RIBA Stages 2-6.
Having started his career at Rolton, James has also lived and worked in Australasia and draws on global experience to build opportunities, creating lasting trusted client relationships.
James is registered as Incorporated Engineer (IEng) with the Engineering Council and member of the Institute of Engineering & Technology.
Working with Dorchester Living, Rolton has developed an ambitious new energy strategy that combines digital innovation, embedded renewable energy, and a clear trajectory towards net zero for their Heyford Park development in Oxfordshire.
This year Centreco, a UK leading commercial solar energy system design, installation and management organisation are exhibiting and sponsoring for the first time and have invited Rolton to partner in providing their thinking and content for two sessions focused on energy and technology, bringing thinking around this topic to the show.
IMPACT Magazine recently featured Rolton Chair, Peter Rolton and our white paper “Powering the 2035 Industrial and Data-Driven Revolution” which calls for the energy and real estate worlds to coalesce to attract the investment for infrastructure the UK needs.