Senior Project Manager

James is a qualified mechanical engineer with over 25 years’ experience of building systems and energy management in the life sciences, education and health sectors working on projects with NHS Trusts and Balfour Beatty.  He is responsible for operational PFI SPV management and has extensive project and contract management experience across a range of contract formats, delivering consistent quality and value.

Senior Project Manager

Howard is a Chartered Project Manager with a degree in Building Management (Design & Construction) and experience spanning over 25 years. Prior to joining Aura, Howard held a successful career with Carillion Amey as Area Commercial Manager North working on defence projects and MDA consulting delivering education and health projects throughout the North East.  He has extensive experience and knowledge of cost consultancy and project management.

Bid and Business Development Co-Ordinator

Consultant Senior Project Manager

Christine has over 29 years’ experience in Architecture, 10 years spent heading up WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff Newcastle office Architectural team and 15 years working with Aura in a consulting capacity.   Chris has specialised in design for education for the past 18 years and successfully delivered multiple school construction projects under the PFI and BSF programmes all completed on time and to budget.  Chris is qualified in BA (Hons) Architectural Studies, BArch.

The Biosphere – Property Business Manager

Luke joined Aura in 2019 to property manage The Biosphere.  He brought his 7 years property management experience from BizSpace as Area Manager managing 8 commercial, industrial and business units across the North East generating in excess of £900k annual income.  Luke has strong sales management skills in both the public and private sector in commercial and regeneration sectors.

The Biosphere – Administrator

Pam has a strong background in school financial and business management having delivered this role within a Newcastle School for over 15 years.  Her skillset is aligned to successfully managing school financial budgets, monitoring facilities management works, office management and relationship building.