James Youle
About James Youle
James Youle is a Senior Project Manager in Real Estate at Legal & General, recognized for his contributions to establishing Techspace as a leading coworking space for tech businesses in Europe. He holds a Master of Science in Sustainable Building Design and has extensive experience in creating coworking environments tailored for innovation and scale-up companies.
Work at Legal & General
James Youle has been serving as a Senior Project Manager in the Real Estate division at Legal & General since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various projects within the real estate sector. His expertise contributes to the company's objectives in managing and developing real estate assets.
Experience at Techspace
Prior to his current position, James Youle worked at Techspace® as a Programme Manager from 2017 to 2020. He played a significant role in establishing Techspace as a leading coworking space for tech scale-ups and innovation businesses in Europe. His contributions helped position Techspace at the forefront of new thinking in the Proptech sector.
Previous Roles at Atlas Associates Ltd
James Youle has extensive experience in project management, having worked at Atlas Associates Ltd in various capacities. He served as a Project Manager (Technical) from 2012 to 2014 and later as a Programme Manager (Real Estate and Construction) from 2014 to 2017. His roles involved managing technical projects and overseeing real estate and construction initiatives.
Educational Background
James Youle has a solid educational foundation in construction management. He earned a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Project Management for Construction from the University of Brighton from 2006 to 2008. He furthered his studies at the University of Greenwich, obtaining a Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment from 2004 to 2006. Most recently, he completed a Master of Science in Sustainable Building Design at Solent University from 2020 to 2022.
Expertise in Coworking Spaces
James Youle possesses extensive experience in creating coworking spaces tailored for innovation and scale-up businesses across the EMEA region. He has a strong belief in the importance of a curated tech community to enhance the coworking experience. His deep understanding of the unique camaraderie within the tech community distinguishes him in the property sector.