James Barrett

James Barrett is a seasoned land management professional with extensive experience in site acquisition and development. Currently serving as a Senior Land Manager at Lifestory since January 2022, James previously held positions including Land Manager at Clarion Housing Group and Senior Acquisitions Surveyor at McDonald's, where responsibilities involved acquiring residential and commercial sites. James's earlier roles include Development Manager at Lidl UK, focused on securing planning consent for new stores, and Associate Director at Rapleys, overseeing a variety of agency instructions and successful property disposals for prominent clients. Academic qualifications include a BSc in Geography from the University of Southampton and a Diploma in General Practice Surveying from the University of Reading.