Trusted globally to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions

We are over 220 dedicated staff who care about delivering a positive legacy in partnership with our clients.

Our team are

Our priority is creating a better future

Our work as consultants and service providers, predominantly in the UK and international water, waste and environmental sectors, supports the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We are focused on doing the right thing – protecting the environment, reducing our carbon footprint and that of our clients, and above all ensuring safe, healthy populations and habitats. This is achieved through demonstrating our core values - underpinning our trusted innovative solutions with technical excellence and independence of thought.

  • Clean Water and Sanitation
  • Responsible Consumption
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Climate Action

Availability and Sustainable Management of Water and Sanitation

Public health is in the hands of our water and wastewater management processes, people and technology. We take our role very seriously in helping to ensure that water is delivered safely and securely to customers. Our work doesn't stop there; we work with sewerage, wastewater treatment and catchment management stakeholders ensuring that water is returned to the environment without causing harm.

Responsible Consumption and Production

The transition to a circular economy demands improvements in processes, resource efficiency and our ability to recover value from waste resources. Our services help clients across multiple sectors, including the waste services industry, to understand their consumption and optimise the value of their wastes.

   

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Managing wastewater, storm water and security of supply in urban areas comes with a myriad of challenges. Our teams deliver solutions to help with this - from developing solutions for urban drainage and wastewater management through to looking at non-excavation techniques for inspection and repair of buried infrastructure.

   

Climate Action

With a drive to Net Zero across the industries we work with, our teams look at solutions from operational changes to new innovations that offer carbon positive outcomes. We put a focus on carbon alongside financial measures when supporting our clients' decision making activities as well as delivering practical solutions to strengthen resilience to climate impacts.

   

PHILOSOPHY #01

We act ethically and sustainably

Sustainability is embedded into every part of our business. We deliver positive change for our people, our planet and society through the work that we do in combination with our responsible and ethical approach to our operations.

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PHILOSOPHY #02

Our team is our greatest asset

Our people are the most valuable element of our business. We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive workplace where our employees can be themselves and achieve their full potential.

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PHILOSOPHY #03

We love to collaborate with people

We value the contribution and diversity of thought and knowledge that our partners bring to our work. We are active in engaging with membership and professional bodies across the sectors we work in.

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PHILOSOPHY #04

We are driven by trust and credibility

Robust testing and validation of technologies and solutions builds trust and efficiency. We are uniquely placed to provide a range of testing and certification schemes for the industries we work with. These include our WRc Approved Scheme, Fine to Flush testing, Certified In Situ Resin Lining, and MCERTs. 

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Thought Leadership
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Helping solve problems with technical expertise and innovative solutions

Whether you are a multi-national corporate, a regulated utility company, a government department, a contractor or an independent technology developer or supplier our team will work with you to deliver exceptional service and create valued solutions for your needs. 

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Responding to global challenges

Our work is driven by delivering a better future for people and the planet. Together with our partners and clients we focus on identifying sustainable solutions that support delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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The services we provide

With 95 years of experience we provide end-to-end services to help organisations achieve their aspirations in a sustainable and efficient manner. We provide consultancy, knowledge transfer, operational services and innovative solution development.

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