What qualifications do you have?
Full Membership to the Chartered Institute of Ecologists and Environmental Managers (MCIEEM), Natural England Level II GCN survey license, BCT Accredited Bat Call Analyst, First Aid at Work + Forestry, Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card, IOSH Managing Safely Accredited.
How did you get into ecology/environmental work?
Through work in the conservation sector, undertaking voluntary habitat management and protection works in the south west region.
When did you join Thomson EC?
2018, as a consultant ecologist.
How many years of relevant industry experience do you have?
14 years
Can you describe your position at Thomson EC? What does a typical day like?
My role as an associate director and regional manager is diverse, with no two days being the same. Supporting the ecology team with commercial and technical support, as well as working in the business development team to help generate more work coming into the business, while overseeing and helping run the day to day works and staff matters in both the East Anglia and Midlands regions.
Are there any relevant subject matters you are passionate about?
Inputting into the design for effective habitat creation and restoration to support various protected species.
What is your proudest achievement/career highlight at Thomson?
Winning and managing/overseeing the vast majority of the HS2-based works for the terrestrial ecology team over the past seven years, allowing me to create and build up our midlands (Kenilworth) team up from the ground to the thriving team it is today.
Hobbies and interests outside work?
Rugby, fishing & various other countryside sports/activities
Why should individuals/organisations choose to work with Thomson EC?
At Thomson’s, we strive to give the client the best possible experience in all aspects of our work. Supporting them from the pre-works phase right through to project completion, ensuring; safety, compliance, simplicity and transparency throughout. Our broad array of specialists, and ability to mobilise to site quickly means we can react quickly to clients needs, no matter how challenging they might be.
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