
Timeline
About me
Technical Director & Head of Environmental & Ecological Assessment
Education

The university of birmingham
1994 - 1997Bachelor of science (bsc) geography 2:1
University of leeds
1999 - 2001Master of science (msc) catchment dynamics and management
The university of reading
2006 - 2009Doctor of philosophy (phd) wetland creation
Experience

Ietg
Apr 1998 - Jan 2005Project managerAt IETG my roles included data analysis, research and development and project management of short and long term flow monitoring surveys, urban pollution management surveys, sewer billing network monitoring and drainage area studies. Through these projects I gained a detailed knowledge of a wide range of flow monitoring technologies and techniques in addition to expertise in hydrometric and water quality data analysis.

Apem ltd
Feb 2010 - Nov 2017Responsible for business development in South East England and technical lead for river and wetland restoration projectsManager of APEM regional office based in OxfordMotivated and highly regarded line manager with a range of line management experiences including recruitment, team building, handling redundancies, appraisals and training needs analysisEstablished successful delivery partnerships and strong client relationships with rivers trusts, academic research communities, NGO’s and engineering and environmental consultancies Show less Secured appointment and manage delivery on key frameworks for public and private sector clients totalling over £10 millionDeveloped sound commercial understanding aiding business development into new markets and territoriesInvolved in strategic senior management meetings, reporting key facts and figures to DirectorsManagement of bid team and inputs from a variety of stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of compliant and commercially sound bids with an overall tender success rate of 64% Managed client feedback to inform and improve the tender management processInvolved in establishing the brand and corporate identity of external marketing communications channels via development of marketing collateral and templatesDirected the implementation of a new customer relationship management system and enterprise resource system to support business development, increase efficiencies and realise increased profitability Show less
Regional Office Manager & Principal Aquatic Scientist
Jan 2016 - Nov 2017Bid Manager & Principal Aquatic Scientist
Sept 2013 - Jan 2016Principal Aquatic Scientist
Apr 2013 - Sept 2013Senior Aquatic Scientist
Feb 2010 - Apr 2013

Ricardo plc
Nov 2017 - nowI currently lead a team of fantastically skilled and experienced Ecologists within the Water Practice of Ricardo Energy & Environment. Nationally and internationally recognised for our expertise in planning and overseeing complex and sensitive water and environmental projects, our skills have been utilised by a wide range of clients within the public and private sectors including the European Commission, central and local government, water companies, developers, infrastructure operators and other commercial organisations. Show less Ricardo Energy & Environment is a leading sustainability consultancy combining energy, climate change, environmental and chemical risk expertise with strong IT and economics capability. Operating across the world, we work in partnership with our customers to help transform the way they work, empowering business leaders with award winning consultancy advice. With unrivalled sector insight and a reputation for producing innovative solutions, we offer a stimulating and rewarding environment in which to work. Show less
Technical Director
Jul 2022 - nowAssociate Director
Mar 2020 - nowPrincipal Water Consultant
Nov 2017 - Mar 2020
Licenses & Certifications

Chartered environmentalist (cenv)
The society for the environment (socenv)Sept 2013
Chartered water and environment manager (mciwem, c.wem)
CiwemSept 2013
Prince2 practitioner
SpoceMar 2013
Chartered scientist (csci)
Science councilSept 2013
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer
Issued by Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)
Associated with Dr Kirsten Palmer
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