Andy Thornton

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Director, Strategic Growth at Jacobs - Water, Europe @ Jacobs
Andy Thornton's Location
Manchester Area, United Kingdom, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Andy Thornton

Andy Thornton is a Director, Strategic Growth at Jacobs - Water, Europe at Jacobs. He possess expertise in wastewater treatment, sustainability, water, process engineering, commissioning and 38 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "Andy is a fantastic, personable manager with drive and enthusiasm to overcome any barrier. His water industry knowledge, his network of connections and forward looking approach gave both internal and external stakeholders a sense of inclusion and delivery. It was a great team he built around him and was a pleasure to work for him at eight2O.", "Andy is very knowledgable and articulate in his field of expertise. He consistantly strives for, and achieves, a very high standard of work and is always willing to go that extra mile to help. A pleasure to work with and consider a friend.", and "Andy is a well rounded Process Engineer, with a keen eye for solutions that can be implemented in the real world, on short notice and already spent budget. He can be trusted to deliver in tough situations, always aiming for the highest standards. His personality makes him a key player in any team he's thrown in. He is dynamic, down to earth, easy to get on with and a good mediator. I have loved having him on my projects, and is someone I'll strive to work with again."

Andy Thornton's Current Company Details
Jacobs

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Director, Strategic Growth at Jacobs - Water, Europe
Andy Thornton Work Experience Details
  • Jacobs
    Director Strategic Growth
    Jacobs Sep 2024 - Present
    Dallas, Tx, Us
  • Hach
    Director, Strategic Programs
    Hach Aug 2022 - Aug 2024
    Loveland, Colorado, Us
    Responsible for leading the Global Strategic Programs Team to leverage knowledge on solutions, applications, and products in strategic markets across multiple target verticals. Essential growth priorities included delivering high levels of customer experience to our strategic accounts, developing relationships with industry thought-leaders, demand creation for capital projects and ensuring voice-of-customer is represented in Hach’s NPD and open innovation processes. Working across the global sales, marketing, R&D and technical organisations to enable achievement of growth objectives, this role requires the development of strong internal cross functional networks and the development strong relationships with leadership, technical resources, and influencers for both global and regional personas to identify and deliver Hach’s strategic goals.
  • Hach
    Global Projects Director
    Hach Jul 2017 - Aug 2022
    Loveland, Colorado, Us
    Responsible for the business development & specification of innovation solutions into global accounts operating in Private Water, core industrial verticals and engineering companies designing plants. The primary mission of this executive role is to work in partnership with Global Key Account Managers to develop account strategies to drive enterprise-wide adoption of Hach’s innovation solutions and to proliferate these globally. Key responsibilities include developing strong relationships with industry thought leaders and working closely to align Hach’s innovation solutions in a collaborative fashion with their most important accounts, to drive meaningful co-creation.
  • Hach
    Head Of Project Development Northern Europe
    Hach Apr 2015 - Jul 2017
    Loveland, Colorado, Us
    Hach are experts in water analysis, providing practical solutions and the latest technology for wastewater, drinking water and process water analysis. Hach form part of the Danaher Water Quality Group which provides a wide range of process solutions for both municipal and industrial water treatment.Responsible for shaping the future strategy & structure of the regional Hach Project Business for Northern Europe• Building strategic relationships with Engineering and consulting companies along with systems integrators across the region to develop networks and long-term relationships.• Using a Proactive approach to manage opportunities and deliver success focusing on external and internal stakeholder management • Understand the market and its trends and identify opportunities covering the whole project process• Mentoring, coaching and management of the teams to ensure key opportunities and projects are delivered successfully.
  • Veolia Water Uk
    Technical Lead For On Site Technology (Eight2O)
    Veolia Water Uk May 2014 - Apr 2015
    Eight2O is an Alliance for Thames Water (with Veolia Water, Costain, MWH, Balfour Beatty, Atkins, Skanska and IBM) to deliver Thames Water’s £2 billion capital investment programme.Defining and leading the technical work necessary to deliver the efficiency benefits defined by the business cases to ensure that the latest global technology is considered for all solutions to maximise totex efficiency.• Management and leadership of the on site technology team• Oversee the development of all new on-site technology and tools required to maximise efficiency opportunities during AMP6 against Thames Water’s Business Plan• Oversee the development of each on-site technology opportunity, including leading technical workshops, engagement with existing teams within Thames Water and definition and implementation of any required trials / pilots• Development of Business Case (including outcomes mapping and whole-life cost appraisal) for each on-site technology opportunity• Lead the interface with Thames Water Innovation team regarding on-site technology and process opportunities• Close liaison with quadrant technical leads and asset planning teams to define the ongoing opportunities for on-site technology emerging through the solution optimisation process• Oversee Technical Governance of all solutions in the eight2O portfolio with a view to ensuring the correct technical solution has been identified
  • Veolia Water Uk
    Strategic Technical Lead For Energy Efficiency And Carbon (Eight2O)
    Veolia Water Uk May 2013 - Apr 2014
    Eight2O is an Alliance for Thames Water (with Veolia Water, Costain, MWH, Balfour Beatty, Atkins, Skanska and IBM) to deliver Thames Water’s £2 billion capital investment programme.Responsible for providing management and leadership for the EE&C team to ensure strategic direction, consistency of approach to solution optimisation. Producing concept designs to inform the Programme Optimisation process. Liaison with Asset Management & Operational to ensure that clear agreement is reached on the optimum solution.• Ensuring a consistent approach across all engineering quadrants for the Energy Efficiency and Carbon and Site Security Investment Areas.• Working with Programme Optimisation, Investment area quadrant Technical Leads, Solutions Managers, Operations and Efficiency Lever Teams to define, design and cost schemes.• Application and compliance of solutions with technical governance and QA procedures• All Energy Efficiency input in to the eight2O Service Delivery Plan• Active engagement to ensure an integrated approach with Thames Water Operations and solution development• To ensure technical governance procedures are developed and adhered to• Identification and recording of key risks and opportunities
  • Hach-Lange
    Wastewater Treatment Optimisation Specialist
    Hach-Lange Apr 2011 - Apr 2013
    Gb
    Currently operating across the UK and Ireland as technical specialist for wastewater optimisation solutions to fully manage the implementation of process optimisation solutions (WTOS) at all stages from concept stage, specification development, installation, commissioning and sign off by the end user.Optimisation solutions cover numerous applications, including, nitrification and aeration processes, sludge retention time control, chemical dosing for phosphate removal and polymer dosing for both sludge thickening and sludge dewatering processes.
  • Mwh Global
    Senior Process Engineer
    Mwh Global Mar 2007 - Apr 2011
    Design and commissioning of wastewater treatment processes for UK utilities
  • Thames Water
    Phd Student
    Thames Water 2004 - 2007
    Reading, Berkshire, Gb
  • Cranfield University
    Phd Student
    Cranfield University 2004 - 2007
  • Transgrave-Printflo
    Print Manager
    Transgrave-Printflo Feb 1990 - Jul 1999
    Ceramic decal printer in the pottery industry
  • British Coal
    Coal Miner
    British Coal Sep 1987 - Jun 1990

Andy Thornton Skills

Wastewater Treatment Sustainability Water Process Engineering Commissioning Water Quality Water Treatment Environmental Engineering Chemical Engineering Process Optimization Chemistry Process Control Instrumentation Water Management Environmental Awareness Water Resources Waste Management Water Supply Hydraulics Environmental Compliance Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Management Systems Renewable Energy Feasibility Studies Filtration Membrane Reverse Osmosis Water Engineering Waste Process Design Waste To Energy Biomass Desalination Pump Stations Engineering Design Anaerobic Digestion Environmental Issues Project Engineering Water Conservation Stormwater Management Energy Efficiency Advanced Process Control Water Resource Management

Andy Thornton Education Details

  • Cranfield University
    Cranfield University
    Nutrient Removal
  • University Of Staffordshire
    University Of Staffordshire
    Applied Geology

Frequently Asked Questions about Andy Thornton

What company does Andy Thornton work for?

Andy Thornton works for Jacobs

What is Andy Thornton's role at the current company?

Andy Thornton's current role is Director, Strategic Growth at Jacobs - Water, Europe.

What schools did Andy Thornton attend?

Andy Thornton attended Cranfield University, University Of Staffordshire.

What skills is Andy Thornton known for?

Andy Thornton has skills like Wastewater Treatment, Sustainability, Water, Process Engineering, Commissioning, Water Quality, Water Treatment, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Optimization, Chemistry, Process Control.

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