I have worked in commercial and academic archaeology and heritage management for over 20 years and am a full Member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists.I joined ORCA in January 2023, after many years working in heritage consultancy for the likes of CH2M, AB Heritage and Atkins. During this time I have worked on a large number of different sorts of projects, from large-scale infrastructure like the A9 Dualling, HS2 and the TransPennine Railway Improvements; through to conservation management plans for the likes of Knaresborough Castle and Castle Hill, Huddersfield; masterplanning for the Diriyah Gate project in Saudi Arabia; and heritage strategies for places like the Dounreay Nuclear Research Establishment and the Atomic Weapons Establishment. I also spent two years as Transport Scotland's historic environment advisor (seconded from Atkins), which I thoroughly enjoyed.Between 2012 and 2014 I worked for the organising committee for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games as their environment & sustainability manager, possibly one of the greatest two years of my working life to date.At ORCA I am a senior project officer, and lead on all things historic environment and EIA. In addition to this, I have been known to pop out onto site (only when it's sunny of course).Outside of work I am a leader for the Orkney Young Archaeologists Club, the volunteer sustainability manager for the Orkney 2025 International Island Games and the chair of Firth School parent's council. I enjoy spending time with my family, enjoying everything Orkney has to offer - as well as the odd cycle trip here and there.