Sophie Penman Reflects on her First 6 Months at Envireau Water
Sophie joined our team at Easter, and the time has flown by! Let’s take a look at what she has been doing during that time…
Before starting her career in Envireau Water's water resources team, Sophie completed a BSc in Physical Geography from the University of Edinburgh prior to specialising in Environmental Technology with Integrated Water Management during her MSc at Imperial College London.
We can't believe how quickly the last six months have gone, with Sophie already having gained valuable experience across several industries. She has had the opportunity to work on a variety of technical projects, such as water trading assessments for clients in restricted surface and groundwater catchments, environmental impact assessments for several distilleries across Scotland and water abstraction licence applications.
Sophie is currently preparing a marine Environmental Impact Assessment, using CORMIX dispersion modelling software, to help evaluate the impact of discharges on the marine environment.
As well as gaining valuable technical experience in the office, Sophie has also had the opportunity to put her skills into practice whilst completing field work, including assisting with a subtidal survey in the North of Scotland.
We asked Sophie to reflect on her first 6 months with us; here’s what she had to say:
'I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Envireau Water so far and have loved the opportunity to apply my technical knowledge in a company that collaborates with a diverse range of clients and projects. I’ve already gained valuable experience across various sectors and look forward to expanding my knowledge and skills over the next six months and beyond!
The work has not only been valuable and engaging, but I have also enjoyed getting to know my colleagues both in the Scottish office and across our other locations, and I have really appreciated the support provided. I have had a great start to my career as a water resources consultant and am eager to see what else is in store for me at Envireau Water in the future!'
Envireau Water’s Principal Water Resources Specialist, Harriet Robson, added:
'It has been a pleasure to support Sophie during her first six months as a water resources consultant, and she has truly become a valuable asset to our team. Watching her grow in this role has been rewarding, and we look forward to continuing to assist her as she develops her technical experience and expertise, both in the office and in the field.'
The whole team are thrilled at Sophie's development, and can't wait to see her progress even further!
Here at Envireau Water, we take care of our employees. Within a tight knit, friendly team of experts, you can expect to receive all the support and guidance you need to grow both personally and professionally, allowing you to make great strides in your career.
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We have welcomed several new team members this year so far, and continue to actively recruit for various positions across 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 out 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.
