Dr Kirsten Palmer

Dr kirsten palmer

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  • Timeline

    Apr 1998 - Jan 2005

    Project Manager

    IETG
    Feb 2010 - Nov 2017

    Regional Office Manager & Principal Aquatic Scientist

    APEM Ltd
    Oxford, United Kingdom
    Current Company
    Nov 2017 - now

    Technical Director

    Ricardo plc
    Harwell
  • About me

    Technical Director & Head of Environmental & Ecological Assessment

  • Education

    • The university of birmingham

      1994 - 1997
      Bachelor of science (bsc) geography 2:1
    • University of leeds

      1999 - 2001
      Master of science (msc) catchment dynamics and management
    • The university of reading

      2006 - 2009
      Doctor of philosophy (phd) wetland creation
  • Experience

    • Ietg

      Apr 1998 - Jan 2005
      Project manager

      At 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 2017

      Responsible 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 2017
      • Bid Manager & Principal Aquatic Scientist

        Sept 2013 - Jan 2016
      • Principal Aquatic Scientist

        Apr 2013 - Sept 2013
      • Senior Aquatic Scientist

        Feb 2010 - Apr 2013
    • Ricardo plc

      Nov 2017 - now

      I 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 - now
      • Associate Director

        Mar 2020 - now
      • Principal 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)

      Ciwem
      Sept 2013
    • Prince2 practitioner

      Spoce
      Mar 2013
    • Chartered scientist (csci)

      Science council
      Sept 2013
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)
      Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)Associated with Dr Kirsten Palmer