Our People

Experience

• Joined 40Seven/IETG from Skanska in 2012 as Managing Director
• 14 years at Board level working with Blue-chip clients in the Utility, Energy and Telecoms Sectors
• Over 25 years working in the Civil Engineering and Utilities sectors

Expertise

• Delivering both Bottom and Top line results through strategic business planning
• Leading change and delivering operational excellence in a competitive regulatory market

Interests

• Camping, fishing and travelling (as well as the odd G&T).

Experience

• Joined IETG/40SEVEN in 2011 as Financial Reporting Manager
• Qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2003 with extensive audit and due diligence experience with mid-tier firm RSM Robson Rhodes
• Moved into the industry in 2005 and progressed to Financial Controller at Communisis plc with responsibility for financial reporting, planning and financial governance
• Appointed as Finance Director of IETG/40SEVEN in October 2016

Expertise

• Financial Reporting, Controlling and Forecasting
• Change and Financial Performance Management

Interests

• Golf, running and family time

Experience

• 10 years of experience in Human Resources and Organisation Development
• Joined 40Seven/IETG as Head of HR in 2017 and became 40Seven Head of Operations in 2018
• CIPD qualified with an MA in Human Resource Management

Expertise

• Embedding a consistent and structured approach to continuous improvement
• Managing and delivering positive change
• Leading and developing people

Interests

• Keeping fit, food and travelling

Experience

• Employee of IETG for over 25 years
• Over 25 years’ experience within the water industry
• Experienced in delivering overseas projects in the Middle East & across Europe
• Large Scale Data Collection, Project and Operational Management with the UK Wastewater sector

Expertise

• Managing budgets and delivering enhanced productivity and efficiency
• Bid Management, tender writing, financial reporting and forecasting
• Operational management of industry leading surveys within the water industry
• PRINCE2 Practitioner Qualified
• Developing new leads and business development
• Product Development and sales
• Wastewater monitoring projects and river water quality

Interests

• Trying to keep fit with running/gym workouts, taking my boys to play Rugby League and Rugby Union and family time

Experience

• Employee of IETG for nearly 10 years
• Over 12 years’ experience within the water industry
• Worked closely with all water companies within the UK
• Experienced in the delivery of projects where CAD Regulations apply
• Project Support and Project Management

Expertise

• CDM Regulations
• PRINCE2 Qualified
• Managing clients’ service operations, dealing directly with clients as the first point of contact
• Developing and implementing growth opportunities for clients
• Overseeing cross functional work areas targeted on resolving clients’ issues

Interests

• Sewing, knitting and time with my family

Experience

• Employee of IETG for over 20 years
• 20 years experience within the water industry
• Worked closely with all water companies within the British Isles
• Field crew leader, Data Analyst, Data Manager, Project Manager and most recently Planning Manager

Expertise

• Planning and managing surveys from start up to end of inspection phase
• Managing short term surveys with enhanced productivity and efficiency
• Prince 2 Qualified
• GIS based planning
• Technical knowledge of flow monitoring and electronic data capture

Interests

• DIY, football (supporting Blackburn Rovers), flying then rebuilding RC planes / helicopters and family time

Experience

• Over 18 years in Project Management and Business Development across multiple industries
• Qualified PRINCE 2 Practitioner
• Delivering results on bespoke international projects
• Team management and training
• Developing operational systems
• Marketing and advertising

Expertise

• Ensuring consistent and solution focused delivery of projects
• Specialist in developing new systems and processes
• New business development and creating successful partnerships
• Work force management and training

Interests

• Travel, home refurbishment, horse riding and gun dog training (plus cheese and wine!)

Experience

• Prince 2 Qualified
• Experienced in managing multiple projects, delivery of Business Change and Development
• Focused on People, Process and Resource management in driving successful project and programme delivery
• Project support and Project Management

Expertise

• Strategic planning based on the available resources, identifying risks from the offset and monitoring budgets, whilst also liaising with teams to ensure the completion of assigned tasks
• Excellent organisation skills, ensuring all tasks are handled and that complex parts are moving smoothly between projects
• Focused on specific goals, quality and business objectives.

Interests

• Travel, Interior Design, Sports, Art, Reading

Experience

• Employee of IETG for over 8 years
• Field Operative / Field Crew Leader and most recently Trainee Project Manager
• Knowledge of  bespoke rules / regulations throughout UK Ireland and Northern  Ireland water companies

Expertise

• Confined Space – Medium Risk
• Unit 10 – RAWSA
• CSCS & CSR
• Technical knowledge of all IETG  software &  equipment portfolio

Interests

• Cars/Detailing/Photography/Gaming

Experience

• 18+ years experience in Utility and Surveying industry
• NVQ 5 in Water Network Control
• Diploma in Water Engineering & Hydraulic Engineering

Expertise

• Water network design and management
• Utility surveying of complex areas such as City Centres, Power Stations & Substations
• Extensive knowledge of Water Treatment Works, Sewage Treatment Works and Water Distribution Networks

Interests

• Mountain Biking, DIY, Gardening and Hiking

Experience

• Employee of IETG for 17 years
• 20 years of experience within the water industry
• Flow surveys, data analysis and data delivery
• Data Analyst, Hydraulic Modeller, Project Manager, and most recently Data Manager

Expertise

• Flow monitoring and data capture
• Flow surveys, data reporting and interpretation
• Managing and Developing the Data Department

Interests

• History, Local History, Family History & Genealogy and Family Time

Experience

• 30 Years Experience in the Water Industry

Expertise

• Expertise in Flow Monitoring Equipment, Telemetry and Data Hosting
• Expertise in Data Logging equipment
• Flow Survey Data Reporting and Data Interpretation
• Industry knowledge share (Lunch & Learns, Webinars)

Interests

• Enjoy spending time with family and walking my 2 dogs

Experience

• Over 30 years of experience in the Water Industry
• 10 years of experience as Compliance Manager
• Company employee for over 20 years
• NEBOSH qualified in Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Management

Expertise

• Operational management of industry-leading Flow and Water Quality surveying
• Driving consistent and sustainable improvements in SHEQ compliance

Interests

• Playing Tennis, Walking and Travelling

Experience

• Chartered Fellow – Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD)
• HR Generalist with over 20 years experience
• Experienced across a wide variety of industries including financial, retail, construction and engineering

Expertise

• A committed developer of people at all levels
• Solution provider in rapidly changing environments
• Business performance focused

Interests

• Clinical Hypnotherapy, Nordic walking and bungy pump, travel & food and a member of Leeds Tangle