Vanessa Gatward

Experienced in construction environment management including permitting and consents technical advice, policy, strategies and guidance. Environmental Impact Assessment project management during planning and delivery phases, this includes stakeholder liaison, negotiation and legal agreements. Oversee management of sub-contractors and budgets for all elements related to environmental requirements for major projects. Have a breadth of technical understanding of environmental topics and coordination of technical discipline leads.

Managing EIA process for 10bn UK rail scheme during early Development Consent Order pre-application stage. Strategic oversight of environmental deliverables, technical standards, policies and key milestones. Programme management and interface with engineering and operational teams to support wider objectives and embed sustainable outcomes. Support varying range of rail companies develop a culture of sustainability within business as usual processes.

Chartered and full member of the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals
PGCert Environmental Management
BSc (hons) 2.1 Marine Biology
NEBOSH General Management

Leadership and Management – Managed up to 21 environmental professionals and sub-contractors.

Communication – adept at presentations to large and diverse audiences. Skilled and experienced report writing and review, tender submissions, policy and management procedures, process and strategy creation.

Project Management – experience with complex P6 programmes review and input, delivery of multi-discipline output to support major project milestones.