About Us

“Working with professionalism and integrity, we are committed to creating quality-driven projects that have a positive impact for both people and planet.”

Nigel oversees the financial management of Kajima’s wide portfolio of Social Infrastructure, Workspace, Living, Logistics, Regeneration and Renewable assets, now with a combined value approaching £5bn. Nigel qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1979 and has spent the last 20 years specialising in infrastructure and property management.

“I believe that committing to renewable energy projects is not only about making a sound, long-term investment but is about taking responsibility and affecting change, and Taiyo exists to do just that.”

Chris heads up Kajima’s work in the renewables sector, leading M&A activity in both the UK and Central and Eastern Europe, with solar, wind, and battery storage projects currently underway. Chris joined Kajima from international consultancy WSP, where he was a director in the asset management team. Prior to this he spent four years as a senior commercial manager at Balfour Beatty Investments, leading and closing deals in the renewable energy sector, including offshore wind and biofuel projects. Chris originally trained as a lawyer, and began his career at Addleshaw Goddard LLP, where he acted as legal adviser on several renewable energy projects, as well as advising on energy and utilities regulation.

“Taiyo exists to deliver socially and environmentally responsible renewable energy projects that increase the amount of zero carbon energy on the UK Grid, and to benefit and create opportunities within our communities.”

Simon founded Low Carbon Alliance in 2010 to provide professional consultancy focused on the development of projects that generate renewable energy and provide reserve power and balancing services to support the decarbonisation of the UK’s energy supply. As a qualified Chartered Surveyor, Simon has a background in commercial property and is experienced in developing renewable energy projects and advising on implementing energy initiatives across commercial property portfolios covering financial appraisals, legal structures, permitting, and planning.

“My overriding goal is to ensure that every project we carry out creates sustainable value for its owners & users and respects its neighbours.”

Joining Kajima in 1999, Julian has led the company’s activity in the UK’s project and property markets, in particular: commercial investment and development in London, supporting its status as a major global city; and the delivery and management of much needed public social infrastructure throughout the country, including schools, hospitals and other civic buildings (through PFI, PPP and other methods). Over the past few years, Julian has helped Kajima to diversify into further markets including logistics, student accommodation in Continental Europe, and more recently renewables in both the UK and Central and Eastern Europe. Julian’s 30-year career in the built environment spans everything from planning to development, asset disposal and everything in between.