I am a Principal Geotechnical Engineer with United Utilities leading a team of geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineers managing the ground risk for UU. I have over 34 years’ experience working both within the UK and overseas on major infrastructure projects with a special interest in embankment dams, tunneling and all things piling. Currently active as a Fellow of the Institute of Civil Engineers and Geological society and a Chartered Civil Engineer and Chartered geologist.