The Sports Turf Research Institute - About STRI

 Construction and Drainage Consultant

Contact James Westwood 

James graduated from Newcastle University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Plant Science shortly after which he started as an Agronomist at the STRI concentrating mainly on clients within Greater London and the south-east of England.

For the past 15 years he has taken on the role of Construction and Drainage Consultant specialising in the design and construction of sports turf facilities. He has been involved in a wide range of projects including some high profile and prestigious facilities such as Rangers FC, Hampshire Cricket Club and Twickenham.  James is currently acting as Specialist Pitch Consultant as part of the multi-disciplinary Design Teams working on the new Manchester Stadium development and The National Football Centre. He has also wide experience of undertaking feasibility studies for proposed new sports facilities throughout the UK.

James is competent in computer-aided design of sports facilities using AutoCad with associated landscaping and civil engineering packages. 

Relevant Experience

National Football Centre

Specialist pitch consultant responsible for the design and specification of natural and synthetic turf pitches working within Design Team.

Manchester Stadium

Specialist pitch consultant involved in production of Performance Specification for the infield/football pitch as well as monitoring of site works

Rangers Football Club

Specialist pitch consultant responsible for the design and specification for natural and synthetic turf pitches at new Training Centre.

Twickenham

Lead Consultant for redevelopment of Twickenham Stadium pitch. Responsible for design and specification, tendering procurement, contract  administration as well as  supervision of site works.