Leeds

Leeds

2nd Floor
Victoria Wharf
4 The Embankment
Sovereign Street
Leeds LS1 4BA

t: +44 113 256 3322

Our Experts

Located close to Leeds railway station, our office is ideally placed to make the most of the city’s heritage, retail and cultural amenities. Our welcoming and diverse team is working on some of the most prestigious and innovative projects in Leeds, across the UK and around the world.

From cutting-edge waste and recycling schemes such as Edmonton EcoPark to world-class industrial and manufacturing facilities like Siemens Hull and SeAH Teesside, we are supporting schemes across a huge range of sectors. Find out more about a selection of our projects below.

You are always welcome to visit or contact us to find out more about our services and discuss how our team can support your next project.

John Hughes

John Hughes
Director,
Infrastructure and
Environment

John joined Waterman in 2000 and became a Regional Director in 2011. Throughout his career with Waterman, he has been instrumental in the diversification and growth of the infrastructure and environment business in the North of England. A specialist in land conditions, John also leads our key frameworks with Merseytravel and West Yorkshire Combined Authority. His project highlights include the Liverpool Cruise Liner Terminal, the Isle of Man Ferry Terminal, Manchester’s Voltage Logistics Park, and Merseyside’s Green Bus Routes. John’s strategic thinking, collaborative approach and stakeholder engagement skills facilitate the unlocking of development sites that would normally be prohibitive due to site constraints or abnormal costs.

Steve Halmshaw

Steve Halmshaw
Director,
Building Services

Steven brings over 20 years’ experience to his role as Board Director and Director of Building Services in Leeds. He has played a leading role in major multidisciplinary projects across the North, championing the delivery of BIM – based design solutions which facilitate modern methods of construction.

Steven has cross – sector experience spanning retail, leisure, commercial and residential through to educational, industrial and energy to waste sectors. Employing his strong leadership skills, Steven is pivotal in delivering our major projects and he provides an in depth understanding of project needs to guarantee successful outcomes.

Passionate about embedding climate resilience in the built environment, Steven is at the forefront of integrating BIM MEP design with embodied carbon tracking tools in collaboration with our Net Zero sustainability services team.

Barry Lister
Regional Director,
Structures

Net Zero
& Sustainability

We ensure sustainability and net zero principals are embedded in every project at every opportunity.

Acquisition
& Appraisal

The ability to accurately assess the true value of any acquisition or asset is pivotal in the decision making process of any scheme.

Planning &
Design

Exemplary designs need the best site teams to bring them to life, and we take great pride in helping you realise your vision.

Construction & Development

We cover all sectors and span all engineering and environmental disciplines, bringing the right expertise at each stage.

Operation &
Asset Management

Our in–house expertise provides you with a total solution to help you manage and operate your assets.

Divestment

We recognise the need to optimise the value of your assets whether they are newly constructed properties or existing building stock.

Project Lifecycle Support

Latest News & Projects

Waterman strengthens Sustainability team with key hire

Reflecting continued growth in our sustainability project portfolio, Waterman has strengthened our national team with the addition of industry leader, James Barker, to support the delivery and expansion of our UK-wide Net Zero Sustainability services.

Joining us from Hydrock, carbon expert James Barker will shape the delivery of our sustainability services in the north from his base in our Leeds office. With over 10 years’ experience in the built environment industry, James brings particular expertise in whole life carbon assessments, building certifications, energy modelling, and overheating solutions. Specialising in helping clients and developments achieve their sustainability goals, his wide-ranging portfolio includes significant projects across the residential, commercial offices, industrial and hotel sectors. Notable highlights include James working with Travelodge to successfully align property acquisitions with their ESG goals, in addition to supporting schemes such as the Yorkshire Post redevelopment and Leonardo Buildings in Leeds, along with over two million sq ft of industrial warehouse units in Yorkshire.

Commenting on the appointment, Waterman’s Director for Sustainability, Dr Ankit Singh, said: “I’m thrilled to welcome James as Head of Sustainability for the north. He joins us at an exciting time as our Sustainability Services team continue to see UK-wide growth across the property and infrastructure markets. His appointment will ensure we continue to provide our clients with leading-edge design and consultancy services across the whole asset lifecycle, and I’m sure James will prove to be invaluable member of our team for many years to come.” 

To learn more about our Net Zero Sustainability Services team, discover the full range of services we offer, and to find out how we can support your upcoming projects, click here to head to our dedicated Sustainability webpage.

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