James Wanless

James Wanless is an accomplished professional in the field of cost consultancy and engineering, currently serving as a Director and Partner at Turner & Townsend alinea since January 2016. With a substantial background at Sweett Group from September 2003 to January 2016 as Associate Director M&E Cost Consultancy and Associate M&E Cost Consultant, James has expertise in preparing M&E cost plans, conducting value engineering, and providing cost-effective solutions for clients. Earlier career experience includes working as a Trainee M&E Engineer at Building Services Group Ltd, where responsibilities involved surveying building services and developing improvement ideas. James holds a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying from the University of Reading and an HNC & ONC in Building Services Engineering from Croydon College.