Richard Todd

Richard has been integral to the success of the Oxfordshire property market over the last 15 years through his work in the education and science and technology sectors.

Driven by his genuine commitment to help, our regional office partner has an excellent reputation for successfully delivering projects and providing clients with a dedicated and considerate service, above and beyond the expected standards.

Richard and his team have delivered over 1,300 new student rooms in the last five years, supporting Oxford’s desperate shortage of student accommodation. His attention is now drawn to championing sustainable developments and elevating sustainable design within client briefs.

He is committed and believes in communicating with project stakeholders to test and challenge a brief with a ‘no surprises’ culture and deliver buildings which exceed the expectations of those involved, collaborating with passionate experts across the sector throughout.

As the spearhead of growth in Oxford, Richard ensures innovative thinking and fresh insights for consideration are shared with his team. He recognises the importance of listening and providing the team with the freedom and support they deserve so everyone feels challenged and positively thrives.

Richard provides excellent professional advice, is sensitive to a client's eccentric requirements and simply gets things done efficiently.

Richard Todd and his team have been supporting the University for over 10 years, delivering high-priority, complex capital projects.

AWARDS

Ox Prop Fest 2021

Commercial Development of the Year award for the Zeus building at Harwell Science and innovation Campus
Property Leader of the Year

Ox Prop Fest 2020

Project of the Year award for the HB Allen Centre, Keble College
Best Interior (Cool and Funky) for OSE’s (Oxford Science Enterprises) The Grassroots space
Property Agent of the Year

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Our insights

Report 2024

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Report 2024

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Report 2024

In Bidwells’ latest groundbreaking report, The Productivity Engine, we uncover the fundamental role that space plays in understanding - and solving - the UK’s productivity problems.

The Productivity Engine

Insights 28.06.23

This thought-provoking panel discusses the evolution of life sciences and real estate, focusing on key themes like sustainability, the importance of community and early engagement with tenants. Listen as respected industry leaders share their insights on building flexible spaces and innovation clusters that support growth.

Evolution of real estate for a new era of science and technology

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Events 28.06.23

Science and real estate call for national effort to make Britain a scientific superpower

Creating a Scientific Superpower Conference

Insights 30.07.19

New PM Boris Johnson used his first speech outside No 10 to deliver an energetic new narrative around the UK economy. Those listening with an interest in Oxfordshire and science and technology will have sat up a number of times, writes Head of Oxford, Richard Todd.

Is Oxfordshire set for take-off aboard Boris’s economic rocket ship?

Webinar 14.04.21

As the science & technology sector evolves, so too must its real estate. The utilisation of AI, robotics and cloud-based research data is changing the way scientists work and the spaces they occupy. Demand and pace of start-ups and spin-outs is rapidly changing the market.

Under the microscope: Lab design for the future

Events 14.01.21

The Arc is home to world-leading Science and tech companies. But how can we ensure they attract the best talent, from top universities, to enable this sector to flourish? And can we provide the development and infrastructure needed to retain them?

Unleashing the Arc: Academia, Science and Tech