Nicky Firth

Director of Operations

What qualifications do you have?

  • BSc (Hons) Environmental Studies
  • NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health & Safety Leadership Excellence
  • Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) Leading Safely
  • Multi Agency Gold Incident Command
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner.

How did you get into ecology/environmental work?

I have always had an interest in nature and the environment from a young age. This interest has heavily influenced both my studies and career choices.

When did you join Thomson EC?

May 2024.

How many years of relevant industry experience do you have?

25 years.

Can you describe your position at Thomson EC? What does a typical day like?

No two days ever look the same, but that is one of my favourite things about the role. My role is to make sure our operational teams are running smoothly so a lot of my time is spent looking at resourcing and planning, both in the short and longer term. I regularly review our performance to make sure we are reaching our potential and work with our teams to find more efficient and effective ways of working.

Are there any relevant subject matters you are passionate about?

I’m passionate about providing a great work environment for people at Thomson so I also spend time supporting the delivery or our People Plan.

Hobbies and interests outside work?

Away from work I love to be outdoors, and I love to travel so often combine the two!

Why should individuals/organisations choose to work with Thomson EC?

If you care about nature and the environment, then Thomson is a great place to work. It’s a welcoming and friendly company to be part of. The projects we deliver are varied and interesting, and you’ll get to work with technical experts in their field. We offer a wide variety of roles with progression opportunities and a range of benefits.

Contact us today to find out more about our projects.

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A career with Thomson offers you great opportunities for professional and personal development and the chance to achieve your potential in a strongly values-led business.

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Environmental consultancy services covering all ecosystems

We cover all aspects of environmental consultation – from smaller surveys through to strategic projects.

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