QUALIFICATIONSMSc. Water Pollution Control Technology

CranfieldUniversity, Bedfordshire2004 - 2005

My course has provided me with an understanding of the science and technology that underpins water and wastewater treatment. I have completed the course's 10 taught modules, including:

• Process Science and Engineering,

• Physical Processes

• Chemical Processes,

• Biological Processes,

• Membrane Technology,

• Process Design for Sustainability,

• Sludge and Odour Management,

• Project and Financial Management.

As part of the course we undertake two group design projects producing tenders for retrofit solutions to real-life treatment works problems, one wastewater and one potable water.

A major component of the course is the individual thesis. Project management, technical writing, problem solving and effective communication are just some of the transferable skills honed during my project.

Thesis Title: 'BAT assessment and implications of introducing higher strength leachates to an existing treatment facility: A case study.'

BSc (Hons). Geology & Physical Geography

KeeleUniversity, Staffordshire 2000 - 2003

Course covered a range of specialised subjects in modular form, including palaeontology, geophysics and structural geology.

Honors course projects;

Geology: Technical Report, Villamanin.

Conducted a 4 week period mapping 9 km ² of mountainous terrain near the remote village of Villamanin, Spain. From the resulting map and field data, I wrote a technical report detailing the palaeoenvironments responsible for the strata seen in the field, palaeoecology and geological evolution of the mapping area, set in a regional context.

Physical Geography: Sedimentology and Geomorphology of the Teign Estuary.

From fieldwork, desk-based research and laboratory work I produced a thesis on the

sedimentology and geomorphology (and flow regime responsible) of the Teign Estuary, South Devon.

A-Levels :Art - A, Geography - B, English Literature - B

Weslands Sixth Form, Torquay 1998 - 2000

COMPUTER SKILLS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Extensive use of Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, and Project,

• Extensive use of standard water industry software such as Lotus Notes and GIS

• Completed various I.T computer courses at university,

• Familiarity with GIS mapping and CAD software.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

HALCROW GROUP

November 2005 to present

PROCESS ENGINEER

Based in Crawley in the Process Team, working wastewater schemes (June 07 to present).

This included a 4 week posting to the UAE to support the local process Engineer.

Since joining Halcrow I have been involved in the Project Excellence mentoring scheme, a mentee driven competency based skill development scheme aimed at developing the skills of those identified as future project managers.

THAMESWATER CUSTOMER LED ENGINEERINGTEAM - Secondment June 06

Involved with numerous diverse network studies as well as detailed design and construction projects for asset requisitions and diversions

This has seen me take on greater responsibilities such as extensive liaison with internal and external stakeholders, all aspects of sewerage and pumping station civil design, and program and elements of project management, while ensuring complete compliance with internal Thames Water standards and the Water Industry Act 1991.

Achieved PACKAGE MANAGER status, producing package progress and financial reports

During this period I developed an appreciation for drainage network engineering issues, flooding investigation techniques, solution planning and design, and problem solving.

Joined Halcrow Group as a GRADUATE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT in the Water and Waste skill group

Spent the first six months based in their Reading office working mostly on network flooding and catchment configuration studies for Thames Water under their framework agreement

WASTE RECYCLE GROUP

May 05 to Nov 05

As part of my thesis I am worked full-time at the WRG landfill site at Buckden, Cambridgshire.

Worked on the 200m ³/day leachate treatment plant, carrying out research for my project as well as leachate sampling, process control and maintenance, and liaising with both internal and external stakeholders (such as the Environment Agency and civil engineers) to ensure license and business plan compliance.

Was then offered a permanent position as an environmental technician based at Sutton Courtney landfill, monitoring a number of landfills in the southern region.