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Established in 1987 by Lord Edmiston, IM Properties is one of the UK’s largest privately owned property development and investment companies, with £900 million of property owned and under management within the UK, Europe and the USA. The business has established a strong reputation for consistent delivery and quality developments, all of which are financed from a strong balance sheet. The business occupies a unique position in the market place as a proactive cash rich group renowned for quick decision making and performance.The role at IM Properties was created in 2017 to facilitate the delivery (through plan promotion and planning applications) of 12m sq ft of industrial space within the region, and to assist the company in securing and delivering new development opportunities across a range of property sectors. The position builds on over 20 years of providing advice within a number of national planning consultancies to landowners, developers and occupiers, and championing the industrial sector through work on the British Property Federation 'Industrial Committee'. Since 2017 the business has secured permission for over 7.5m sqft, and has in excess of 10m sqft in the pipeline. Notable successes include Mercia Park (J11, M42) with 3.5m sqft pre-let to JLR and DSV, and Peddimore, Birmingham, a 2.5msqft best in class employment park.

Listed skills include Urban Regeneration, Urban Planning, Mixed Use, Feasibility Studies, and 5 others.