During more than 25 years as a Cambridge-based practising surveyor, Mark Robinson has had wide experience in most commercial property disciplines and is well qualified to give advice on most aspects of commercial and industrial property. A brief summary of his career - before setting up Robinson Property Consultants - follows:

Barker Storey Matthews (1997-2001) - As a Director, following the merger of Sumpster Robinson Associates with Barker Storey Matthews, Mark was involved in commercial and industrial agency, valuation, rent review, lease renewal, rating, planning & development, expert witness and general consultancy for a wide range of clients, predominantly in a 30 mile radius of Cambridge. He was also its IT Director overseeing the installation and adoption of information technology in 4 offices totalling 40 staff.

He advised Cambridge Cable (now ntl) on the design and acquisition of a new 65,000 sq ft headquarters building at Cambridge Research Park, Landbeach and was particularly active in the Ely and Newmarket areas. He has been involved in the majority of transactions at Cambridgeshire Business Park at Ely, where he has been marketing agent for the developers since 1992. He formulated the marketing strategy for East Cambridgeshire District Council’s new “e-space” buildings at Ely & Littleport.

Sumpster Robinson Associates (1992-1997) – As a Joint Founder and Director, following a management buy-out of the East Anglian business of Herring Baker Harris, he was involved in commercial and industrial agency, valuation, lease renewal, rating, property management, planning & development, expert witness and general consultancy. He was the project co-ordinator for the refurbishment and relocation by the Generics Group to 40,000 sq ft buildings at Harston Mill and for the East of England Investment Agency on its move to new offices at Quayside, Cambridge .

Herring Son & Daw plc/ Herring Baker Harris plc (1991-1992) – Local Director

Berry Commercial (1988-1991) – Associate Director, then Commercial Director.

Januarys (1987-1988)

Gray Cook & Partners (1982-1987)

University of Cambridge , Estate Management and Building Service (1978-1982)

Mark is assisted by his wife, Carol, who is responsible for administrative and financial matters. As a former PA for several years to one of Cambridge’s leading property professionals, she is fully conversant with the ways and personalities of the property industry. They are supported by Kelly and her team of clerical assistants, who provide telephone and secretarial backup as required.

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