James Manning

James Manning (1814–1893) was an English born architect and builder, active in Perth Western Australia. He trained as a civil engineer, and worked in London, sailing to Perth in 1850 to assume the position of the Clerk of Works in the Comptroller-General's office in Western Australia. In this role he played an active part in the construction of a number of key colonial buildings.

Manning was known to have signed the plans for the following projects: He is thought to be responsible for the design of the Jarrah hammerbeam ceiling.