Who has been promoted?

February 19, 2020

We’re thrilled to announce that five members of our team have been promoted! 

We’re extremely proud of our team and their progression at Envireau Water.


Dr. Phil Ham, Managing Director stated “Each individual has gone above and beyond and their promotions are well deserved. At Envireau we like to support our team whether that’s through higher Education, Chartership or simply building on their interests. A huge congratulations and a positive start to the year, well done to all!”.


Check out who’s who…

Penny Jenkinson joined Envireau Water in 2007 and has grown steadily into the role of Principal Hydrogeologist based in our North Office in Aske, Richmond. Penny’s technical skills are within water resources hydrogeology and she has recently taken up Envireau Water’s technical lead with respect to discharge permitting. Penny is a key member of Envireau Water’s senior team and is currently working towards her chartership.


Deborah Thomas is based in Envireau Water’s head office in the East Midlands. She joined Envireau Water in 2017 and has over 7 years technical experience in hydrogeology; particularly within the quarrying industry. Following a very successful 3 years at Envireau Water, Deborah has progressed into the role of a Principal Hydrogeologist. She is a very active member of the Geology Society and is actively pursuing her chartership.


Alastair Rose joined the team in 2008 and has over 13 years consultancy experience. Alistair has a wealth of experience in site investigation and engineering geology and is primarily in charge of the design and delivery of field work activities at Envireau Water to support projects across a wide range of sectors. Alistair is now taking on a senior role within the team.


Michael Underwood has over 6 years’ consultancy experience in surface water and flood risk management . Since joining Envireau in 2014, Michael has worked principally in the built environment, quarrying and agricultural sectors. He has recently completed the MSc, River Environments and their Management from the University of Birmingham with a Distinction, and is now taking on a senior role.


Rebecca Haw has 4 years’ experience in consultancy and joined Envireau Water in 2018 as part of our developing Surface Water Group. She brings invaluable knowledge of 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling, particularly in the software HEC-RAS, Causeway Flow and Flood Modeller. Rebecca is now taking on a senior role within the Surface Water Group, with a particular focus on expanding the Group’s modelling capabilities.


Fancy joining the Envireau Team? Well, we’re currently looking for talented hydrologists & hydrogeologists to join our growing business. Take a look at our vacancies to see if you fit the criteria, we would love to hear from you!

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