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Chair of the Useful Simple Trust People GroupSELECT PROJECTS:- East West Rail, Social Value Partner - Lead Consultant- Clockwise, Corporate Sustainability Strategy – Lead Consultant - Belfast City Council, Delivering wider benefits from real estate investment - Lead Consultant- Confidential major infrastructure interchange, Net zero carbon vision - Lead Consultant- HS2, Network Rail and i3P, Accelerating the adoption of PAS 2080 - Project Manager- Lendlease… Show more Chair of the Useful Simple Trust People GroupSELECT PROJECTS:- East West Rail, Social Value Partner - Lead Consultant- Clockwise, Corporate Sustainability Strategy – Lead Consultant - Belfast City Council, Delivering wider benefits from real estate investment - Lead Consultant- Confidential major infrastructure interchange, Net zero carbon vision - Lead Consultant- HS2, Network Rail and i3P, Accelerating the adoption of PAS 2080 - Project Manager- Lendlease, supply chain sustainability risks and opportunities study - Lead Consultant Show less

London

My role includes:• Operational management and leadership• Consultancy advice and in-house support• Producing sustainability strategies and implementation plans• Research and publications • Designing and facilitating workshops • Engagement and training • Project management • Business developmentSELECT PROJECTS• Institution of Civil Engineers, Maximising Social Value from Infrastructure Projects - Lead Author• Central Bedfordshire Council… Show more My role includes:• Operational management and leadership• Consultancy advice and in-house support• Producing sustainability strategies and implementation plans• Research and publications • Designing and facilitating workshops • Engagement and training • Project management • Business developmentSELECT PROJECTS• Institution of Civil Engineers, Maximising Social Value from Infrastructure Projects - Lead Author• Central Bedfordshire Council, Sustainability Plan – Lead Consultant • GRAHAM Construction, Corporate Sustainability – Lead Consultant • BAM Group, Corporate Sustainability – Lead Consultant • LSE, Future Trends Study – Lead Consultant • BNP Paribas, Sustainable procurement and supply chain engagement – Lead Consultant • EDF Energy, Sustainable procurement – Lead Consultant • Rio 2016 Olympic Park, Sustainability Strategy – Lead Consultant • Meridian Water, Sustainability Strategy Implementation Support – Project Manager • HS2, Circular Economy Opportunities Study – Lead Consultant • Greater London Authority & LWARB, Circular Economy Statement Guidance – Editor Show less

London, United Kingdom

• Worked in-house with EDF Energy to improve their sustainable procurement and supply chain management processes at the organisational and product/service level. • Supported the development and implementation of the corporate sustainable supply chain strategy, which aligns with best practice guidance including the DEFRA Flexible Framework, BS 8903 and the CIPS Sustainable Procurement Review.• Activities included baseline analysis, competitor analysis, expenditure and sustainability risk… Show more • Worked in-house with EDF Energy to improve their sustainable procurement and supply chain management processes at the organisational and product/service level. • Supported the development and implementation of the corporate sustainable supply chain strategy, which aligns with best practice guidance including the DEFRA Flexible Framework, BS 8903 and the CIPS Sustainable Procurement Review.• Activities included baseline analysis, competitor analysis, expenditure and sustainability risk analysis, ongoing input into the procurement process and contracts, the development of processes and tools, capacity building workshops and the development of sustainability objectives for procurement. Show less

Authored and coordinated the production of research papers on the sustainable design and construction of the Olympic Park, as part of the Olympic Delivery Authority's 'Learning Legacy' project. The papers capture and analyse the drivers for sustainability, the challenges faced, technical solutions adopted, methods and processes for delivery, achievements and lessons learnt. A peer review process was established to ensure the papers are robust and useful to industry. In 2011 and 2012, the… Show more Authored and coordinated the production of research papers on the sustainable design and construction of the Olympic Park, as part of the Olympic Delivery Authority's 'Learning Legacy' project. The papers capture and analyse the drivers for sustainability, the challenges faced, technical solutions adopted, methods and processes for delivery, achievements and lessons learnt. A peer review process was established to ensure the papers are robust and useful to industry. In 2011 and 2012, the papers will be disseminated widely to help raise the bar for sustainability on future projects.Papers available from: http://learninglegacy.london2012.com/themes/sustainability/index.php Show less

January 2010 – March 2010: Project Manager for the Olympic Park ‘Learning Legacy’ projectApril 2010 onwards: Project Manager for the Institute’s Sustainable Utilities Infrastructure project. Current role involves opportunity identification and project development for smart and sustainable buildings (new and existing), and utilities infrastructure - particularly decentralised energy and smart grids. Our work is focused in the Lower Lea Valley area of east London, in the Green… Show more January 2010 – March 2010: Project Manager for the Olympic Park ‘Learning Legacy’ projectApril 2010 onwards: Project Manager for the Institute’s Sustainable Utilities Infrastructure project. Current role involves opportunity identification and project development for smart and sustainable buildings (new and existing), and utilities infrastructure - particularly decentralised energy and smart grids. Our work is focused in the Lower Lea Valley area of east London, in the Green Enterprise District. Regeneration of communities surrounding the Olympic Park and driving sustainable development by implementing large scale, replicable best practice demonstrators are key project objectives. Show less

Role involved: Leading delivery of programme objectives for energy and waste.  Coordinating the development, refinement and implementation of park-wide strategies with design and construction teams. Providing technical advice and assurance to both venue and infrastructure project teams. Conducting client design reviews from concept through to detailed design. Sustainability point of contact for Basketball and Water Polo (temporary venues) Carrying out procurement… Show more Role involved: Leading delivery of programme objectives for energy and waste.  Coordinating the development, refinement and implementation of park-wide strategies with design and construction teams. Providing technical advice and assurance to both venue and infrastructure project teams. Conducting client design reviews from concept through to detailed design. Sustainability point of contact for Basketball and Water Polo (temporary venues) Carrying out procurement evaluations (PQQ and ITT). Managing 10 CEEQUAL assessments on the Park.  Conducting environmental site inspections Show less

Summer placement.

Msc, Environmental Technology

Specialist option Energy Policy. Thesis title 'The London 2012 Olympic Village: a critical analysis of proposed energy efficiency.

Leadership And Innovation

The UK Green Building Council’s Future Leaders programme brings together early-stage professionals from across industry to take part.

Bsc, Technology

Activities and Societies: Coach of competitive cheerleading squad (University champions). First Class Honours degree. 2006 - awarded.