CONSULTANTS & CONTRACTORS FILE 2023
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Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management
Consultants and Contractors File
PROFESSIONALISM, CONNECTIONS and inspiration are essential qualities to deliver a low-carbon future that is resilient and adapts to climate change and supports nature recovery.
The businesses that feature in Consultants and Contractors File 2023 are making a clear statement that they share this vision and recognise the importance of having professionally qualified people that are connected.
CIWEM’s strategy contains three objectives.
The first is to equip people with the latest knowledge and skills and, by aligning with CIWEM, these businesses are accessing this and investing in their people. This is essential as we continue to experience scarcity of resource.
Our second objective is to apply professionalism to deliver solutions, something very evident in the portfolios of the organisations in this file.
Another characteristic of these organisations is their ability to connect complex challenges to deliver solutions and multiple benefits. This is CIWEM’s third objective.
The business environment feels ever more challenging in ways that are a distraction from the essential and time-critical tasks that lie ahead of us.
In most parts of the water and environment sector we have a good idea of what we need to do and, in the organisations in this file, we have the ingenuity to get it done. Many of the distractions are in the narratives that surround us every day and don’t actually have a material impact.
It is encouraging that we see CIWEM’s business partners rising above this. It is time to focus on the tasks in hand.
The most impactful successes are coming from partnerships. Smarter ways of working are increasingly evident – we saw many examples in our Flood and Coast event this year, for example.
Despite the distractions and obstacles, businesses find a way and none more so than the consultants and contractors featured here. Whether you are seeking to engage with the best or to work for the best, Consultants and Contractors File 2023 is a great place to start.
Terry Fuller is chief executive of CIWEM
Welcome to CIWEM’s 2023
CIWEM has a vision of a world in which professionalism and excellence build connections to inspire widespread, impactful water and environmental solutions, writes Terry Fuller
TEL: +44 (0) 208 1566076
AEGAEA LIMITED We specialise in flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and flood modelling. We work throughout the UK with a wide range of clients from local authorities, contractors, and international development agencies. Our dedicated team are on hand to provide support and create bespoke solutions to tackle any flood risk and drainage related problem. Examples of the breadth of our expertise includes undertaking flood alleviation schemes, economic analysis, flood forecasting and climate change statements.
TOTAL STAFF: 14
WEB: www.aegaea.com TURNOVER: £620K
GEOGRAPHICAL
AREAS OF PROJECTS: PREDOMINANTLY UK, SOME OVERSEAS
ARDENT CONSULTING ENGINEERS LTD We provide advice to developers and Local Government on flood risk, air quality, noise, energy and sustainability, transport and infrastructure. For Local Government we provide flood risk services, from policy, SuDS, drainage design, expert witness, business cases, initial appraisal, design and implementation of flood schemes. We work from concept through to delivery onsite.
TEL: +44 (0) 207 680 4088 TOTAL STAFF: 70 WEB: www.ardent-ce.co.uk TURNOVER: £6.5M
GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF PROJECTS: UK
TEL: +44 (0) 1737 774155
BINNIES UK LIMITED At Binnies, we provide services across all aspects of water infrastructure systems, focusing on innovative digital solutions; covering a breadth of sectors including flood risk management, water and wastewater, ports, and harbours. Backed by a culture that has stayed true since the company’s founding over 100 years ago, Binnies develops intelligent water and environmental solutions using a whole-life-cycle approach. We deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies, to improve the quality of life for our local communities and for generations to come. Our sense of purpose is to enhance lives, communities, and the environment. We support our clients to protect one of our most valuable resources, providing advice and engineering solutions that enable resilient and sustainable Water Lifecycle Management.
TOTAL STAFF: 650
WEB: www.binnies.com TURNOVER: £126M
GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF PROJECTS: UK AND WORLDWIDE
BMT is a specialist maritime, water engineering and environmental consultancy providing expert advice and guidance to industry, commerce, policy makers, regulators and public sector operators. Our environment consultancy services cover the whole project life cycle from concept and feasibility through to decommissioning.
GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF PROJECTS: UK, EUROPE, AMERICAS, ASIA PACIFIC, AUSTRALASIA
CBEC ECO-ENGINEERING UK LTD specialises in eco-engineering, balancing the demands of traditional engineering with ecological restoration and rehabilitation. We provide sustainable nature-based solutions for river and floodplain restoration, NFM, peat channel restoration and fisheries management. Our highly qualified staff offers a range of specialist technical services including river and wetland restoration design/ build, geomorphological analysis, hydraulic modelling and topographic/bathymetric surveying.
GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF PROJECTS: UK, EU, NORWAY AND ICELAND
has 23 years’ experience of modelling marine and freshwater hydrodynamics and water quality to support a wide variety of developers, utilities and larger consultancies. Expertise in MIKE-FM, Delft3D, Cormix, Initial Dilutions etc. Specification, management and oversight of coastal and estuarine marine surveys. Marine consultancy.
GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF PROJECTS: UK, EU, WORLDWIDE
CROWDER CONSULTING are one of a kind in the global water industry. We have built distinct expertise and domain knowledge in the planning, analysis, operation and the data for water supply and distribution networks. We have grown to our present capability through the consultancy services, field services and software that we have provided for over 30 years.
The ethos of the company is continuous development and innovation for providing high-quality and cutting-edge solutions and services. We keep in step with the water industry challenges in support of our UK and International water operator clients and their network management, leakage and NRW reduction initiatives.
Our flagship Netbase System contains water industry applications that incorporate the domain knowledge and best practices of water network management gained from our long-term engagements with our client water operators. Our suite of best-practice applications and digital services provides utility practitioners with the tools and analyses to reduce water losses and manage their network more efficiently.
The new generation of Netbase provides web-based technologies supporting advanced analytics and operational software for field services, network and leakage activities. It supports extended water industry solutions for Upstream Network Analysis, Total Leakage, Consumptions with Smart meters and Fast logging, Hydraulic Model Data, Supply Interruptions and Pressure Management.
Our Consultancy and Field Services capability continue to expand to support our clients in the analytics, modelling, network management, leakage detection and network verification for distribution mains and services and the upstream network of trunk mains. We apply advanced technologies of water industry suppliers which are integrated into our end-to-end approach and processes.
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FLOOD RE exists to promote the affordability and availability of flood insurance for households across the UK while promoting a competitive insurance market that customers can take advantage of. Flood Re does not set consumer prices – this remains a decision for insurers to make. Insurers can place the flood risk element of domestic property insurance with Flood Re at a premium linked to property Council Tax bands.
GREENBLUE URBAN LTD is the global leader in establishing green and blue infrastructure through urban tree planting and SuDS solutions. For 30 years GreenBlue has continuously innovated bringing the industry ArborFlow™ and HydroPlanter to enable nature-based storm water and attenuation solutions. Our technical team offer a wealth of experience to support planners, specifiers and engineers throughout project design.
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TEL: +44 (0) 1756 799919
WEB: www.jbaconsulting.com
JBA CONSULTING A c650-strong employee-owned consultancy specialising in flood, coastal and environmental management, engineering appraisal, design and asset management, sustainability, climate resilience, and related software development and data provision. Independent and employee-owned for over two decades allowing us the freedom to focus on innovation and our commitment to exceptional client service.
TOTAL STAFF: 655
TURNOVER: £41M
GEOGRAPHICAL
AREAS OF PROJECTS: AFRICA, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, UK, THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND, EU, FAR EAST, INDIAN SUBCONTINENT, NORTH AMERICA, SOUTH EAST ASIA, AUSTRALASIA AND OCEANIA
MACKLEY is a civil engineering contractor specialising in coastal, fluvial, ports, water sector, flood defence and infrastructure. We have a well-developed skill set to help tailor designs and construction methods for buildability, to protect the environment and provide expertise in low carbon approaches, natural flood management and biodiversity enhancements.
TEL: +44 (0) 1273 492 212 TOTAL STAFF: 125
WEB: www.mackley.co.uk TURNOVER: £40M
TEL: +44 (0) 2890 848694
GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS
OF PROJECTS: SOUTHERN ENGLAND - EAST & WEST SUSSEX, HAMPSHIRE, EAST ANGLIA, DORSET, CORNWALL, LONDON, KENT
MCCLOY CONSULTING LIMITED is an award-winning Water and Environmental Engineering Consultancy. We specialise in flood risk assessment, contaminated land, water resources and civil engineering design.
We have a strong focus on nature-based solutions and our extensive experience ensures we provide solutions which traditional design approaches can often miss. Our approach is fundamental to our success delivering climate resilient, healthy and socially integrated schemes which our client base across local authorities, public and private sectors value.
Our services include:
•Flood risk and drainage assessment
•Surface water management plans
•Integrated catchment modelling and urban drainage flood modelling
•Environmental improvement, public amenity and greenway design
•Detailed design for construction with project lifecycle support
•Client representation and project management services
•Groundwater and hydrogeology services
•Contaminated land assessments - PRA, GQRA and DQRAs
•Industry training
TOTAL STAFF: 25
WEB: www.mccloyconsulting.com TURNOVER: –
GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF PROJECTS: UK, IRELAND, EU AND AFRICA
MOTT MACDONALD is a uniquely diverse global engineering, management and development consultancy. Everywhere around the world, people’s needs and aspirations are changing, fast. That brings increasing challenge for our clients as they seek to satisfy stakeholders, tackle societal issues and deliver business strategies. Our aim: to add value at every stage, for you and the lives you touch every day.
TEL: +44 (0) 20 8774 2000 TOTAL STAFF: 17,000+
WEB: www.mottmac.com TURNOVER 2021: £1,781.8M
GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF PROJECTS: GLOBAL
NICHOLAS PEARSON ASSOCIATES LTD We are an independent, award winning, multidisciplinary consultancy providing professional Environmental Design services across all UK planning and development sectors. We have a track record in delivering water environment projects in sensitive locations requiring Landscape Design and Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment. We apply our complementary expertise in Landscape Architecture, Ecology and Visualisation to help our clients deliver Environmental Design solutions and successful projects.
TEL: +44 (0) 1225 876990 TOTAL STAFF: 15-20
WEB: https://npaconsult.co.uk/ TURNOVER: £1.2M
GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF PROJECTS: UK
PUMP SUPPLIES LTD Founded in 1982, Pump Supplies is a leading supplier of electric submersible pumps into the UK and Irish market. Operating out of five strategically located depots our business specialises in all aspects of submersible pumps, from hire and service to sales and pump station installation. As the UK’s leading distributor of Flygt pumps, we hold unrivalled stock levels of new pumps, spare parts and accessories; all tailored towards offering a complete solution to our customers.
Our head office facilities are in Port Talbot, South Wales, with our central distribution warehouse in Gloucester, just off the M5 motorway. Our depot in Winsford supports our Northern England and North Wales operations, whilst our Bodmin depot is ideally located for our customer base in Devon and Cornwall. Our depot in Ireland is located just outside Wexford, close to the port of Rosslare.
Working in the UK wastewater market for many years, our business is geared up to support the entire supply chain within each aspect of submersible pumps; whether that be hiring out of pumps, pipework and accessories, to service and repairing or supplying new equipment, we have the knowledge and experience to offer the right pumping equipment for the application.
Supported by the largest fleet of electric submersible pumps and associated equipment in the UK, our fleet profile mirrors the installed base of the UK water companies including both standard and ATEX rated equipment.
Whether it’s an emergency out-of-hours breakdown, planned maintenance event temporary pumping equipment or new permanent installation we are ready and able to deliver a solution.
Binnies is at the forefront of the development of innovative and sustainable water infrastructure and protecting and restoring the natural environment.
Our Sense of Purpose - enhancing lives, communities and the environmentaligns with these most pressing challenges that our world faces.
We provide engineering excellence that preserves and enhances the environments in which we operate, whilst supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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We are creating a culture where innovation, continuous improvement and thought leadership shows no limits. It is our people who will create a future of positive influence. We are all capable of great things and when we work together we go from great to truly amazing achievements.
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RPS is a leading global professional services firm with a strong focus on the environment. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value by solving problems that matter to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. This is our purpose.
We work across six sectors: property, energy, transport, water, resources, defence and government services. Our services span twelve clusters: project and programme management; design and development; water services; environment; advisory and management consulting; exploration and development; planning and approvals; health, safety and risk; oceans and coastal; laboratories; training and communication and creative services.
We stand out for our clients by using deep expertise to solve problems that matter, making them easy to understand and by being easy to work with.
RPS is currently engaged by all of the water and sewerage companies and most of the water-only companies in the UK. We deliver consulting and field service functions operating across potable and wastewater, offering expertise in strategic advice, hydraulic modelling and analysis, asset planning, asset network management, operational planning, project management and design, software tools and data management, environmental management, and health and safety management.
We also have technical expertise in nature based solutions, multi-capital investment, net zero carbon, retro-fit SuDS planning, overflow analysis and live network analytics. RPS works closely with clients across several industries globally, helping them embrace sustainable solutions. We help them refine and utilise carbon capture and storage solutions, delivering specialist services across their asset lifecycles, helping them to solve their complex problems in an urbanising and resource-scarce world.
Our clients benefit from our unique ability to combine strategy with operations to secure added-value and practical results.
VALEPORT WATER Formed from the long-established Valeport group in 2020, Valeport Water designs and manufactures instrumentation for hydrological and hydrogeological investigation, drinking and surface water monitoring and waste and industrial water industries. Specialists in delivering highly accurate, reliable and accessible sensors to the water industry. TEL: +44 1803 227910 TOTAL STAFF: 15 WEB: www.valeportwater.co.uk TURNOVER: £1M GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF PROJECTS: WORLDWIDE
WATERCO LTD From source to sea, our team deliver end-to-end consultancy across the water, drainage and flood risk sector and in 2023 we will be celebrating our 25th birthday. We are passionate about what we do, provide practical solutions that are compatible with our client’s objectives, and we understand the commercial and technical factors that influence water and environmental management.
TEL: +44 (0) 1824702220 TOTAL STAFF: 55 WEB: www.waterco.co.uk TURNOVER: £3.2M GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF PROJECTS: UK
VEGA understand that sustainable economic activity requires careful, efficient use of natural resources. Environmental legislation has also placed high demands on the waste and recycling industries. All the measurement technologies are designed to deliver reliable performance, even under the extremely challenging application conditions of modern environmental recovery and recycling processes.
TEL: +44 (0) 1444 870055 TOTAL STAFF: 40-50 WEB: www.vega.com TURNOVER: –GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF PROJECTS: UNITED KINGDOM 16
WATERTIGHT As Environment Agency Property Flood Resilience (PFR) framework providers Watertight design, source, install and maintain bespoke and innovative property flood resilience solutions to both domestic and commercial clients including the EA, local authorities, LLFAs, main contractors, housing associations, communities and individual homeowners, and businesses.
Our end to end service takes account of the person, the property and the flood with a solution designed and delivered within the scope of the industry code of practice. We do not manufacture products but provide an extensive range of solutions from partnering manufacturers, fitted by our own employed installation teams. We are very proud of our reputation for adhering to industry best practice and always act impartially, without favouring any particular supplier of equipment, materials or services.
As per the overriding principles within the PFR industry Code of Practice we always seek to ensure that the specification and deployment of PFR is proportionate to the risk of the property and the resources available, taking into account the requirements of the end user, whilst maintaining a large degree of flexibility and common sense Watertight work safely and collaboratively with our partners to create a sustainable environment, resilient to the impacts of our changing climate, sharing knowledge and industry best practice. Innovation for Watertight is not just about products but includes people, processes and partnering. We have collaborated with numerous partners including EA, local Authorities, LLFAs, Historic England, National Flood Forum, Flood Re, MDA, NI Rivers, OPW, CIWEM, BSI, product manufacturers and main contractors to overcome the challenges of climate change and flooding, providing practical solutions to individuals, communities, businesses and government.
WSP As one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consultancies, our technical specialists and strategic advisers bring clarity and vision to complex challenges. We provide innovative solutions for our clients and the communities we serve across the UK, meeting both the needs of today and addressing future challenges.
Today, villages, towns and cities must withstand more than ever before. Population growth puts water infrastructure under pressure, making it hard to balance supply and demand. The climate crisis brings more extreme weather, with frequent heavy rainfall increasing flood risk. To be resilient in the face of these threats, communities need effective flood management and a future-proofed water supply.
We are a 700-strong team of experienced water specialists, focussed on planning and designing for your needs. We help our clients weigh up difficult decisions in the face of uncertainty and create adaptable solutions for a range of futures.
6th - 8th JUNE 2023
TELFORD INTERNATIONAL CENTRE, UK CONFERENCE | EXHIBITION | AWARDS
The CIWEM Urban Drainage Group (UDG) sustains the excellence of people professionally engaged in urban drainage management now and for future generations.
UDG Events 2023 • UDG Training Day, March 2023, Hopin • UDG Spring Conference (part of Flood & Coast), 8th June, Telford International Centre • UDG Annual Conference, November 2023, Birmingham
For us, it means building a strong team and supporting that team to deliver outstanding water projects which help communities to thrive. We’re recruiting. To find out more about our work, visit: www.wsp.com/water-resilience-uk
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