Hello to our Midlands Team!

May 21, 2025

Welcome to our Melbourne office in Derbyshire! Connecting you to both Derby and Leicester, this charming market town is surrounded by beautiful countryside and a multitude of boutique shops and delicious bakeries!


We're excited to introduce you to our talented professionals!


Lauren Moore:  A Chartered Manager (Fellow) with an MSc in Management and Leadership, Lauren joined Envireau Water in 2018 and now leads business operations across the company’s four offices, playing a central role in shaping and delivering the company's strategic direction. Lauren’s expertise spans project and change management, business innovation, digital transformation and marketing, with a strong focus on improving operational efficiency and supporting sustainable growth. 

Lee Clarke:   Lee has 20 years of consultancy experience and is the lead for our Development sector. Specialising in surface water/groundwater interaction, Lee provides specialist services for private and public sector clients for those in the quarrying, built environment and agricultural sectors, and is the technical lead for flood risk assessments, drainage assessments, modelling and design. Lee is also a qualified expert witness, having completed the highly acclaimed Cardiff University Law School/Bond Solon expert witness training course.


David Banks:   Dave joined the Midlands Office in January 2024 as a Principal Hydrogeologist with over 40 years of industry experience both in the UK and internationally, specialising in hydrogeology, thermogeology, geochemistry and hydrochemistry. Dave supports the team on a variety of projects at a high level, primarily within groundwater resources, shallow and deep geothermal, hydrocarbon permitting, lithium brine exploration and mine water management.


Alastair Rose:   With over 16 years of consultancy experience, and a background in land development, our Senior Geologist Alastair has a strong focus on the design and management of field activities across Envireau Water. Alastair specialises in borehole design, testing, monitoring, and drilling supervision, particularly within the minerals, bottled water and soft drinks clients.


Jenny Harrison:   Our Senior Hydrogeologist Jenny joined the Midlands office in 2021. At Envireau Water, Jenny's expertise spans Groundwater Abstraction Feasibility, Hydrogeological Risk Assessments, Groundwater Monitoring, Water Neutrality, Licence Applications and Variations, particularly within the agricultural and mineral sectors.


Chris Allman:   Chris joined our Midlands office in early 2025 as a Senior Hydrogeologist, bringing over seven years of consulting experience from New Zealand. At Envireau Water, Chris specialises in Hydrogeological Impact Assessments and provides expertise in water supply projects within the food and drink sector, with a strong focus on drilling supervision, as well as the design, installation, and testing of production bores.


Emily Hand:   Emily joined our Derbyshire office in early 2022. As office manager, Emily helps ensure a strategic and detail-orientated approach across Envireau Water's services by overseeing the daily operations of our offices, optimising workflow and collaborating closely with project managers to ensure the seamless delivery of exceptional services to our clients.


Rachael Plant:   Rachael joined our team in Autumn 2023 after graduating with a BA in Business Management and Marketing which provided her with a strong theoretical foundation in business strategies and marketing principles. At Envireau Water, Rachael plays a key role in coordinating marketing initiatives and helps support the day-to-day operations of our offices.


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About Envireau Water


Envireau Water is a team of expert water scientists and engineers who provide guidance on the management and regulation of natural water systems across the UK. By working collaboratively with our clients and the regulators, we deliver robust, sustainable solutions that meet the requirements of all stakeholders. With a loyal client base and our ability to work seamlessly throughout the four nations of the UK, many of our clients know us individually and trust us to find resolutions to their water problems for years to come. 

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