I am a senior project manager with extensive experience in real estate and sports industries, drawing on a unique background that spans bicycle manufacture, PR, B2B communications and media monitoring as a former international racing cyclist. I thrive on turning complex briefs into clear project direction and delivering value for clients and stakeholders. I work well across multidisciplinary teams, building strong relationships and mentoring colleagues to achieve ambitious goals. I keep a practical eye on product design and market trends to ensure solutions are not only effective but also commercially sound.

Adam Cotterell

I am a senior project manager with extensive experience in real estate and sports industries, drawing on a unique background that spans bicycle manufacture, PR, B2B communications and media monitoring as a former international racing cyclist. I thrive on turning complex briefs into clear project direction and delivering value for clients and stakeholders. I work well across multidisciplinary teams, building strong relationships and mentoring colleagues to achieve ambitious goals. I keep a practical eye on product design and market trends to ensure solutions are not only effective but also commercially sound.

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I am a senior project manager with extensive experience in real estate and sports industries, drawing on a unique background that spans bicycle manufacture, PR, B2B communications and media monitoring as a former international racing cyclist. I thrive on turning complex briefs into clear project direction and delivering value for clients and stakeholders.

I work well across multidisciplinary teams, building strong relationships and mentoring colleagues to achieve ambitious goals. I keep a practical eye on product design and market trends to ensure solutions are not only effective but also commercially sound.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Associate Director at STILES HAROLD WILLIAMS LLP
July 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Managed diverse projects ranging from complex external cladding replacements through to typical cyclical maintenance works alongside technical due diligence. Initiated the estate-wide defects diagnosis and remediation project, coordinating with the client and stakeholders to align objectives on a historically divisive project.
Associate Director at JONES LANG LASALLE
September 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024
Focused on project management and monitoring for financial institutions, investors, housing associations and local authorities; projects valued between £25m–£120m. Worked on residential buildings from later living schemes to large mixed-use developments. Mentored and managed junior team members.
Associate Partner at DANIEL WATNEY LLP
January 1, 2016 - June 30, 2022
Led project work ranging from external and internal major works to apartment buildings and estates, plus full-scale refurbishments for estate clients. Advised on dilapidations, performed insurance valuations, prepared tenant alterations reports and handled Party Wall matters. Oversaw approximately £50m of maintenance, refurbishment and new-build projects.
Building Surveyor at MALCOLM HOLLIS LLP
June 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016
Assisted with dilapidations, schedules of condition and contract administration works in the capacity of Project Manager, primarily on office and industrial buildings.
Building Surveyor at PH WARR PLC
February 1, 2013 - June 30, 2015
Worked on £20m-£50m joint venture residential projects in the capacity of Project Manager.
Frame Designer at WyndyMilla Ltd
May 1, 2011 - January 31, 2013
Designed custom-made bicycle frames and oversaw production in Italy, as well as painting and assembly in the UK.

Education

BSc (Hons) Building Surveying at Kingston University London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor at Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2025

Qualifications

MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor
February 18, 2013 - November 30, 2017

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment