Jamie March
North Berwick
Summary
I am an Associate Director, Building Surveyor with extensive experience in the UK commercial property industry. Over the past 12 years, I have developed a substantial track record of building surveying services, including technical due diligence, reinstatement cost assessments, planned and preventative maintenance schedules and dilapidations across a diverse range of property types and portfolios throughout the UK. Additionally, I have experience as a project manager and contract administrator on several high-value building refurbishments, as well as office and industrial fit-out projects.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director
Colliers
Edinburgh
05.2022 - Current
- I have a strong track record in undertaking technical due diligence surveys, planned and preventative maintenance schedules and reinstatement cost assessments on commercial properties across various sectors, ranging from individual assets to extensive portfolios at both regional and national levels
- My expertise also includes successfully negotiating a comprehensive portfolio of dilapidation claims for a tenant across multiple sites in Scotland
- Additionally, I have Project Managed the pre contract stages, for a refurbishment of a Category B listed office building, with a project value of approximately £6 million
- I have also led a separate external refurbishment project on the same property valued at circa £1 million, ensuring high-quality works and client satisfaction
- I am considered to have excellent communication skills and strive to exceed client expectations through good working relationships by providing good commercial advice
- I am resourceful and reliable, able to adapt to changing client priorities and maintain a positive attitude with a strong work ethic
- Throughout my time at Paragon/Colliers I have been integral part in leading and developing the team within the Scottish Business to grow billings of zero to £1.3m
- Key Clients – Capability Scotland, Rankeilour Properties, Maya Capital, Ribston Ltd, Scoop and Vardy Ventures
Associate Director
Paragon
Edinburgh
01.2018 - 05.2022
- I was instrumental in launching the Paragon Edinburgh office in 2018, where I successfully managed key clients and took an active role in delivering essential instructions
- This experience equipped me with valuable skills and insights into client care and management
- In 2022, Paragon merged with Colliers
Surveyor, Senior Surveyor, Associate
Knight Frank
Edinburgh
08.2014 - 01.2018
- During my time at my time at Knight Frank, I worked with developers, investors, landlords, funds and tenants
- I provided a wide range of professional building surveying related services associated with the practical aspects of owning, leasing, maintaining, developing and investing in commercial property across a building’s life cycle
Graduate Building Surveyor
DTZ
Edinburgh
02.2012 - 08.2014
Placement Student
Wakefields chartered building surveyors
Newcastle
01.2010 - 05.2010
Placement Student
Giovani Developers
Cyprus
07.2009 - 10.2009
Education
BSc Hons - Building Surveying
Northumbria University
06-2011
Merchiston Castle School
06-2007
Skills
- Building Surveying
- Technical Due Diligence
- Defect analysis
- Contract Administration
- Project Management
- Dilapidations
- Landlord and Tenant
- Planned and Preventive Maintenance Schedule
- Multi-discipline and sector experience
- Proficient on AutoCAD
- IT literate on Microsoft Office application
References
- Sophie Wilbraham, Head of Estates, Capability Scotland, 07568 091 291
- Jamie Fergusson, Director, Rankeilour, 07879 646 667
Personal Information
Hobbies: Outside of work, I am an enthusiastic sportsman and have participated in several fundraising events, including the Wall Ultra Marathon, the Barcelona 70.3 Ironman, and the Mallorca 70.3 Ironman. These events raise money for various local brain tumour charities. I still enjoy playing rugby and have represented both my club and county. Additionally, I have had the honour of competing with my wife, as a backstepper, for Great Britain at several Carriage Driving World Championships.
Timeline
Associate Director
Colliers
05.2022 - Current
Associate Director
Paragon
01.2018 - 05.2022
Surveyor, Senior Surveyor, Associate
Knight Frank
08.2014 - 01.2018
Graduate Building Surveyor
DTZ
02.2012 - 08.2014
Placement Student
Wakefields chartered building surveyors
01.2010 - 05.2010
Placement Student
Giovani Developers
07.2009 - 10.2009
BSc Hons - Building Surveying
Northumbria University
Merchiston Castle School
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