Regional Leader, NSW – Director
Sydney / Gadigal Country
James is a mechanical building services engineer with over 25 years of experience across process and building services engineering. He leads Lucid’s NSW region, drawing on a mix of technical depth, strategic thinking, and cross-sector project delivery.
Contact JamesJames Cannam is a Chartered Professional Engineer with over 25 years of experience leading major building services and multidisciplinary projects across Australia, the UK, and New Zealand. He has delivered complex developments in education, transport, commercial, and retail sectors, including billion-dollar precincts.
As NSW Regional Lead at Lucid Consulting, James has combined technical excellence with strategic leadership—expanding teams, driving operational efficiency, and implementing national business systems. Recognised as a Whitworth Scholar, he brings a unique blend of hands-on engineering expertise, business acumen, and a proven track record in delivering innovative, sustainable, and client-focused outcomes.
James brings together technical clarity and commercial insight — helping clients turn complex engineering challenges into practical, high-performing solutions.
