Ecology lead for Arup's Scotland and North East team, and Environment Team Leader in the Edinburgh office.
I have developed considerable experience of development-related ecological, environmental and sustainability work throughout Scotland, northern England and abroad, and have 18 years experience.
I'm highly experienced in working in multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, architects, landscape architects and other specialists, on large and complex schemes, and enjoy trying to solve the challenges that arise. Experience:
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Ecology and Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)
Public Inquiry experience as EIA and Ecology lead roles.
Green Infrastructure
Sustainability Appraisals, including Sustainable Project Appraisal Routine (SPeAR)
Construction environmental management and on-site technical advice, including Ecological Clerk of Works.
River Habitat Surveys (RHS), Phase 1 habitat survey, Invasive and Non-Native Species.
Protected species surveys - badger, bats, otter, water vole, red squirrels, great crested newts
Habitats Regulations Appraisals / Appropriate Assessment
Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessments
EMS
BREEAM Land Use and Ecology credit assessment
CSCS Environmental Manager