RENU is a specialist Development and Project Management consultancy based in Central London, focused on the ‘living’ and 'Commercial' sectors. We provide expert, value-driven support across the full development lifecycle from feasibility and investment strategy through to delivery and handover.
Founded with a clear vision, our team draws on deep experience from the developer, investor, and consultancy sides of the industry. We act as trusted advisors with a client mindset, understanding what drives value and how to unlock it.
What sets us apart is the strength of our industry network landowners, investors, funders, consultants, contractors, and supply chain partners enabling us to assemble the right team, move quickly, and deliver commercially intelligent outcomes.
Clients trust us as an extension of their team. We bring strategic thinking, clear direction, and a solutions-focused approach that consistently delivers results. Many retain us to support future phases and unlock further opportunities across their portfolios.
We specialise in revitalising and repositioning sites and buildings enhancing value, improving functionality, and ensuring developments respond to market needs.
Our world
We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of development. We work closely with clients and partners to meet net zero targets, deliver more sustainable buildings, and contribute to long-term positive change.
At RENU, we act as an embedded partner to our clients aligning with their goals, unlocking opportunity, and delivering value across the full development lifecycle.
Since our formation in 2021, we've built a strong portfolio of diverse projects across the ‘living’ and creative sectors spanning student accommodation, co-living, single family housing, build-to-rent, mixed-use regeneration, and film studios.
To date, we’ve led the planning or delivery of over 2,000 student & residential units and across London and the South East, 1.4 million sq ft of film studio space.
Our work spans planning strategy, feasibility, procurement, delivery & handover including stepping in to resolve stalled projects, navigate complexity, and recover value.
Clients return to RENU because we combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, commercial focus, and a collaborative mindset. We don’t just advise we take ownership of outcomes.
Mike is a Chartered Surveyor with over 30 years’ of experience in property development and client-side project management. Having held senior roles at Mace Developments, Land Securities & Future Generation, Mike brings deep expertise across all aspects of the development lifecycle.
Over the past decade, he has focused on the ‘living’ sector delivering large-scale residential, student accommodation and complex mixed-use schemes. His strengths lie in navigating financial strategy, legal structures, funding arrangements and key stakeholder interfaces.
Mike leads on financials, funding, legal negotiations, insurance, and neighbourly matters bringing process, structure and commercial insight to every project
Luke is a Chartered Project Manager with over 20 years’ experience. With a dual background in consultancy and client-side roles including at Future Generation, Unite Students and EC Harris. Luke combines strategic foresight with hands on delivery.
He leads on planning, design and specification development, procurement and construction delivery adding value at every stage. His strength lies in unlocking development potential through intelligent planning strategy, detailed design leadership and commercially grounded decision-making.
Specialising in Purpose-Built Living and emerging asset classes, Luke brings deep expertise in aligning technical delivery with client vision, ensuring projects move from concept to completion with clarity, pace and impact.
Paul Jackson is a dynamic, results-driven professional with over 15 years’ experience in real estate development and project management, spanning both consultancy and client-side roles.
Joining RENU from Revantage Real Estate, where he previously managed capex-funded developments for the Blackstone portfolio across the UK and Ireland. He has successfully delivered more than 700,000 sq ft NIA of CAT A and CAT B office refurbishments, while driving improvements in EPC ratings, implementing decarbonisation strategies, and securing key ESG accreditations for prime commercial spaces in London, Birmingham, and Dublin.
Recognised as a confident communicator, skilled negotiator, and pragmatic problem-solver, Paul maintains a strong focus on risk, value, and opportunity management. His project portfolio includes landmark refurbishment schemes such as Broadgate Quarter, Chiswick Park, 25–31 Adelaide Road, and 75 St Stephen’s Green.