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Laura James

UK Design Director

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Laura James

A qualified architect with more than 20 years’ industry experience, Laura leads the Architecture, Civil & Structural, Building Services, and Ground Engineering teams at BakerHicks. She also holds overall responsibility for Scotland, uniting the management of both English and Scottish teams under a single, cohesive leadership.

Passionate about people and a proud member of Women in Property, Laura takes the time to understand each client’s unique needs. This ensures the delivery of technically excellent, sustainable designs that truly reflect their vision. Combined with her open and collaborative leadership style, she builds strong, long lasting relationships founded on trust and shared success.

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My advice for anyone looking to get into the industry is to seek out a work experience placement. A multi-disciplinary practice is a great place to start, as it gives you the opportunity to explore different departments or begin specialising in one area. And if you have a passion – follow it. Understanding the types of buildings you want to design, or the positive change you hope to make across different sectors, can make the early stages of your career incredibly rewarding.

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