- Arcadis and Mott MacDonald announced as partners on a multi-year contract that will help unlock the full potential of Places for London’s estate
- As Technical Delivery Service Partners, Arcadis and Mott MacDonald will identify more efficient and money saving ways of working in partnership with Places for London
- High impact program will help unlock the full potential of the Places for London estate and provide vibrant retail-led commercial areas and enhanced public spaces across the capital
30 July, 2025 – Arcadis and Mott MacDonald, global leaders in sustainable design, engineering, and property solutions, have been appointed as the Technical Delivery Service Partners for Places for London, the Transport for London (TfL) Property Company.
TfL was recently named as one of London’s largest landowners, establishing Places for London as one of the capital’s most influential urban developers. Places for London has appointed Arcadis and Mott MacDonald to help unlock the full potential of its £2bn property portfolio, and the newly formed partnership is set to support the delivery of:
- Thriving commercial and retail spaces that support local businesses and drive economic growth;
- Enhanced public realm, cycling infrastructure, and pedestrian-friendly environments, creating a more inclusive, greener city;
The existing portfolio includes over 1,000 retail units on London’s busy high streets, in TfL stations, in around 850 railway arches and hundreds of acres of land across nearly every London borough. By leveraging the partnership’s multidisciplinary technical expertise and global capabilities – from project and programme management to cost and commercial management, real estate design and engineering consultancy, building surveying, urban planning, sustainability and more – the team will unlock the full potential of the asset and land portfolio in partnership with Places for London to drive sustainable urban regeneration.
With a strong track record of collaboration with TfL and Places for London, this partnership will play a pivotal role in maximising the value of its extensive asset portfolio on this four-year contract, with an additional three-year extension based on performance, to accelerate the delivery of this bold, high-impact program. Optimising these assets and spaces will not only generate vital revenue for reinvestment into TfL’s capital schemes but also create long-term socio-economic benefits for Londoners and local communities.
Graeme Craig, Director & Chief Executive of Places for London, said: “Places for London is already going from strength to strength to bring the homes and spaces that people need and want to spend time in across the capital. We are delighted to be adding the expertise of Arcadis and Mott MacDonald which will help us to accelerate the change across London, helping to deliver thousands of new homes, retail and office-led developments and improve our existing properties to deliver an improved experience for all. We are proud to work with companies like Arcadis and Mott MacDonald as part of our strategy to bring industry leaders together as partners and provide the best for London.”
Umar Khan, Senior Director and TfL/Places for London Key Account Director at Arcadis, said: “Securing our position as the Delivery Partner for Places for London represents a landmark achievement, underscoring our deep understanding of their vision, challenges, and strategic priorities. Leveraging Arcadis’s extensive experience over the years in supporting both Transport for London and Places for London, this partnership will drive impactful, sustainable change across London’s built environment, safeguarding the capital's legacy as one of the world’s most vibrant, swiftly evolving, and highly sought-after cities for global investment.”
“Together with Mott MacDonald, we will harness our regional and global expertise to deliver innovative, efficient solutions that transform Places for London’s real estate and land. Our shared ambition is to create a more connected, sustainable, and thriving capital city, enhancing the quality of life for all Londoners.”
Jonathan Todd, Account Director for Places for London at Mott MacDonald, said: “As a UK based and London headquartered business, Mott MacDonald is proud to have supported Transport for London and Places for London over many years. Being appointed Delivery Partner alongside Arcadis is a significant evolution of our relationship and emphasises our shared ambitions to create vibrant, thriving places for everyone.”
“To drive forward this ambitious programme of redevelopment and asset enhancement we will bring our renowned technical excellence in real estate design and optimisation, and our focus on delivering improved outcomes for businesses and communities, to help unlock the potential of Places for London’s portfolio.”
