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Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

I share technical knowledge and promote best practice in all aspects of catchment management throughout Otago, including flood risk management, river restoration and river management. I also provide advice to the Engineering Manager and Team Leaders for current and planned river engineering / management activities. Furthermore, I represent Engineering on.

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Building upon my previous role (below), I oversaw the development of several river restoration projects across south Wales.

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

I developed a strategy for the restoration of the River Ely in south Wales, which involved working with colleagues and external bodies (such as Welsh Water, local authorities, landowners, community groups and angling clubs) to identify reasons for deterioration and opportunities for restoration. I also helped to set up a catchment partnership for the Ely.

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Working in the Cardiff and Vale Of Glamorgan areas, I provided an expert view on applications for Flood Risk Activity Permits and Planning Permission that may have impacted freshwater ecology, gave ecological advice and developed river restoration projects. I also worked with angling clubs and landowners to maximise opportunities for fishing.

Cardff

My role was to provide advice, guidance and outline designs for river restoration on watercourses across the UK. The main objectives were to help the watercourses meet the needs of the Water Framework Directive and also, in the case of protected sites, to gain or retain "favourable condition". Where possible, the habitat improvement options chosen also.

Hatfield

I was jointly responsible for delivering river restoration and habitat improvement projects on six chalk streams to mitigate for abstraction and to help the watercourses meet the requirements of the Water Framework Directive. This formed part of the company's Water Industry National Environment Programme. I also played a key role in costing, prioritising.

Northampton, United Kingdom

In my role as the River Restoration Adviser to the Nene Valley Nature Improvement Area (NIA), I was responsible for assessing the habitat and geomorphology of the 65 waterbodies that comprise the River Nene catchment to identify reasons for Water Framework Directive (WFD) failure. This was achieved through desk-study and comprehensive assessment by.

Cardiff, United Kingdom

I provided an expert view on any applications for Planning Permission and Flood Defence Consent that may have had an impact on freshwater ecology. This included reviewing Environmental Impact Assessments and Environmental Statements. I often influenced the modification of a proposal (to improve it from an ecological viewpoint), or prevented it going ahead.

Wallingford

I was responsible for managing river habitat enhancement projects in the upper Thames catchment. The position involved detailed consultation with internal colleagues (e.g. from the Flood Defence and Biodiversity Teams) and external bodies such as angling clubs, land-owners and local authorities. Following site investigations, I then designed the schemes.

Bachelor Of Science (Hons.), Environmental Science And Geography

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