With a wealth of experience operating in multi-stakeholder environments, Atkins Property is run by Managing Director John Atkins who has 35 years’ professional experience in commercial property, infrastructure and transport interchanges and has been responsible for the delivery of major infrastructure, regeneration and commercial property projects across the UK.

Having been the Managing Director of MAG Property of the commercial property arm of Manchester Airport Group for over 15 years, John was responsible for the development and growth of MAG Property’s now £600m property portfolio. During this time, he successfully delivered £150 million of new commercial property, including major logistics facilities. 

He also managed and help implement the vision, master planning, commercial delivery and promotion of the £800m Airport City, as well as establishing Enterprise Zone status for Airport City after securing planning permission in 2013.

Key Skills

• Demonstrable track record of delivering large scale, complex projects
• Extensive knowledge of property market, including logistics, offices, hotel and retail
• Specialist experience of airports, rail, road, tram and multimodal transport interchanges
• Ability to deliver value add to land and regeneration opportunities 
• Well-connected in international, national and regional commercial and political environments 
• Understanding of planning, environmental and green belt policy to enable development
• Detailed understanding of complex and political planning environments