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West Malling, England, United Kingdom

Leading the delivery of Flood Storage Reservoir projects in Kent and South London including:- Leigh Expansion and Hildenborough Embankment Scheme - Expanding and upgrading the Leigh Flood Storage Reservoir to protect over 1400 properties and businesses in Tonbridge, Hildenborough and the Middle Medway- Measures in the Interest of Safety (MIOS) Flood Storage Reservoir projects at Leigh (near Tonbridge, West Kent), Coult Stream (East Peckham, West Kent) and Lamorbey Park (South East… Show more Leading the delivery of Flood Storage Reservoir projects in Kent and South London including:- Leigh Expansion and Hildenborough Embankment Scheme - Expanding and upgrading the Leigh Flood Storage Reservoir to protect over 1400 properties and businesses in Tonbridge, Hildenborough and the Middle Medway- Measures in the Interest of Safety (MIOS) Flood Storage Reservoir projects at Leigh (near Tonbridge, West Kent), Coult Stream (East Peckham, West Kent) and Lamorbey Park (South East London). Ensuring that these reservoirs comply with Reservoirs Act 1975 requirements, improving their safety and protection for communities downstream. Show less

West Malling, England, United Kingdom

Simon project manages the delivery of Flood Risk Management schemes in Kent, South London and East Sussex within the Programme and Contracts Management Team. This is part of the South East Delivery Hub within the Environment Agency's Major Projects and Programme Delivery department. He successfully project managed the construction of the £9m Leigh Flood Storage Area - Measures in the Interest Of Safety (MIOS) structural improvements to protect Tonbridge and communities downstream.… Show more Simon project manages the delivery of Flood Risk Management schemes in Kent, South London and East Sussex within the Programme and Contracts Management Team. This is part of the South East Delivery Hub within the Environment Agency's Major Projects and Programme Delivery department. He successfully project managed the construction of the £9m Leigh Flood Storage Area - Measures in the Interest Of Safety (MIOS) structural improvements to protect Tonbridge and communities downstream. These works were delivered within budget and a year early ahead of the Reservoir Act deadline, also securing carbon savings and Biodiversity Net Gain improvements. He is currently delivering similar MIOS works at the Coult Stream Dam in West Kent, currently completing detailed design.Simon has also worked as a project manager on the Thames Estuary Next Delivery Vehicle project, putting in place the next phase of around £1Billion of Thames Estuary 2100 implementation works. As part of this work he helped secure the Strategic Outline Case and coordinated over 25 online workshops with internal stakeholders to inform option selection.In addition to his project management role Simon acts as a Flood Warning Duty Officer monitoring river and sea levels across Kent and issuing flood alerts and warnings to people and partner organisations at risk. Show less

Kent, United Kingdom

Working within the Kent and South London Partnerships and Strategic Overview team Simon coordinated the team programme of flood schemes in South East London; developed Flood Defence Principles within the Thames Estuary so that defences can be raised in line with the Thames Estuary 2100 Plan; and worked on assignment as a Senior Flood Advisor with the TEAM2100 (Thames Estuary Asset Management) programme to secure funding for flood risk improvements within the Thames Estuary for the coming… Show more Working within the Kent and South London Partnerships and Strategic Overview team Simon coordinated the team programme of flood schemes in South East London; developed Flood Defence Principles within the Thames Estuary so that defences can be raised in line with the Thames Estuary 2100 Plan; and worked on assignment as a Senior Flood Advisor with the TEAM2100 (Thames Estuary Asset Management) programme to secure funding for flood risk improvements within the Thames Estuary for the coming century. Alongside his TEAM2100 role Simon also led the Kent Area Wellbeing Group delivering initiatives to support mental and physical health for over 500 colleagues and advised Senior Area Management on staff wellbeing during the Coronavirus pandemic. Show less

Kent, Uk

Simon led a team of 8 ensuring new development in Kent grows with the environment in mind. He ensured that factors such as flood risk, groundwater and contaminated land, biodiversity and waste were considered in the situation and design of development and growth throughout the county.Within this assignment Simon was involved in close working with key partners such as Kent County Council, Highways England, water companies, local authorities, strategic groups, developers and consultants to… Show more Simon led a team of 8 ensuring new development in Kent grows with the environment in mind. He ensured that factors such as flood risk, groundwater and contaminated land, biodiversity and waste were considered in the situation and design of development and growth throughout the county.Within this assignment Simon was involved in close working with key partners such as Kent County Council, Highways England, water companies, local authorities, strategic groups, developers and consultants to facilitate sustainable growth at a level of both strategic planning and specific locations. He also managed his team to coordinate environmental considerations for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) including the Lower Thames Crossing, Operation Stack and Brock, and other projects such as the Rother Valley Railway. Show less

East Kent, Uk

Simon led a team of 13 advisors addressing flood risk issues in East Kent. On this assignment he coordinated the team's programme of flood risk schemes and risk modelling to protect the area and oversee consultations on planning applications and flood risk activity permits. Through planning, coaching, training and developing his team and managing their health, safety and wellbeing he ensured that flood risk management was prioritised to deliver the maximum protection to property in the area.… Show more Simon led a team of 13 advisors addressing flood risk issues in East Kent. On this assignment he coordinated the team's programme of flood risk schemes and risk modelling to protect the area and oversee consultations on planning applications and flood risk activity permits. Through planning, coaching, training and developing his team and managing their health, safety and wellbeing he ensured that flood risk management was prioritised to deliver the maximum protection to property in the area. As a result the team progressed and delivered numerous flood risk projects including the Northern Sea Walls, Great Stour scheme and Romney Pumping Stations project. The programme of works in the area were further enhanced and prioritised to deliver the greatest protection for people and property given the funding available. Show less

Kent, United Kingdom

Simon led on business engagement and integration of the Knowledge Management Programme to embed a more modern, efficient and collaborative culture within the Environment Agency supported by connected and innovative technology.During his assignment Simon worked closely with both business stakeholders and IT project managers to ensure the requirements of the business were implemented within the design of a new O365 SharePoint Online system. Through engagement with early adopters he… Show more Simon led on business engagement and integration of the Knowledge Management Programme to embed a more modern, efficient and collaborative culture within the Environment Agency supported by connected and innovative technology.During his assignment Simon worked closely with both business stakeholders and IT project managers to ensure the requirements of the business were implemented within the design of a new O365 SharePoint Online system. Through engagement with early adopters he planned and coordinated testing and initial migration of the IT solution within the Environment Agency. Show less

South East London And North Kent

Simon worked on the development of numerous flood risk schemes in South East London. Through close working with Southwark Council and Thames Water he helped deliver the award winning £4.3million Herne Hill and Dulwich surface water flood alleviation scheme protecting over 440 properties. This included securing over £2million of partnership funding from Thames Water.He also worked closely with numerous other Lead Local Flood Authorities in South East London advising on their flood risk… Show more Simon worked on the development of numerous flood risk schemes in South East London. Through close working with Southwark Council and Thames Water he helped deliver the award winning £4.3million Herne Hill and Dulwich surface water flood alleviation scheme protecting over 440 properties. This included securing over £2million of partnership funding from Thames Water.He also worked closely with numerous other Lead Local Flood Authorities in South East London advising on their flood risk responsibilities, project funding and business cases for surface water flood risk schemes. Simon led the scoping of multiple flood alleviation schemes in South London leading to the creation of the £8million South London flood alleviation package of works. He has coordinated and delivered the Communities at Risk planning and engagement packs setting out the key flood risk issues and planned mitigation within South London. Through working across multiple teams has integrated flood and coastal risk management with the rest of the business to deliver benefits for the Water Framework Directive. He is a Flood Warning Duty Officer for Kent tracking weather and river levels and issuing flood alerts and warnings when necessary. He has also engaged with local communities on suffering from the effects of flooding and has worked to promote Partnership funding opportunities in an effort to find cost effective solutions. Show less

Led teams in South London and Kent to provide consultation on flood risk for local authority strategic policy documents, planning applications and consenting works in or near rivers and the sea. Through the creation and delivery of team work plans he recruited, trained and managed teams to process high volumes of applications and deliver significant improvements to flood risk management. Simon also coordinated the upgrade of IT equipment for over 500 area staff during this time.

Led the mapping and information team for the Thames Estuary 2100 flood risk project managing information from 200 studies across themes including social vulnerability, flood risk modelling, hydrology, climate change, landscape and the environment, economics and flood defence structures.Improved data quality and product assurance and implemented an extranet system that saved time and increased the transparency of information exchange between consultants and project staff. Managed… Show more Led the mapping and information team for the Thames Estuary 2100 flood risk project managing information from 200 studies across themes including social vulnerability, flood risk modelling, hydrology, climate change, landscape and the environment, economics and flood defence structures.Improved data quality and product assurance and implemented an extranet system that saved time and increased the transparency of information exchange between consultants and project staff. Managed programmes of map production and advised on data standards, intellectual property and knowledge management. Show less

Responsible for UK & Ireland sales of remote sensing, GIS, photogrammetry software. Presented exhibited at numerous conferences including AGI Cymru, World of Geomatics and RSPSoc conferences.

Master'S Degree, Remote Sensing

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Geography And Topographic Science