Meet our North Scotland Regional Steering Group

Kenneth is an environmental consultant with over 14 years’ experience in supporting and managing complex, high profile renewable energy and grid projects through the consenting process from early strategy development to operational phases. Kenneth works on onshore consents strategy, options assessment, EIA, permissions and consents, condition discharge, and consents/environmental supervision during construction for new build overhead lines, cables and substations between 132kV and 400kV.

I am a sustainability and environmental professional, with 10 years' experience across multiple industries, including; energy, telecommunications, engineering, facilities management, premium spirits and local government. Joining IEMA in 2018 as an Affiliate Member, I undertook the IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management and achieved Practitioner Membership in 2019. In addition, I have experience and qualification in Health & Safety (NEBOSH NGC) and Quality Management (MCQI DipQ), complementing my environmental knowledge. In my current role as Climate Change Officer at Aberdeen City Council, I am working on Net Zero Aberdeen; a place-based route map setting a pathway towards the City of Aberdeen achieving its climate ambitions. I am working across six key themes; Circular Economy, Buildings & Heat, Energy Supply, Mobility, Natural Environment and Empowerment. I am also involved in the development of the Aberdeen Climate Pledge (giving organisations and individuals the opportunity to pledge their support to our city-wide climate journey).

Edward, an IEMA Chartered Environmental and Sustainability Professional, is a Multiple Award Winning Health Safety Quality and Environmental Sustainability (HSQES) professional with demonstrable passion, commitment and hands-on practical experience across Oil and Gas, Energy & Power, Construction, Healthcare, Educational Management (University Lecturer), Independent Consultancy and Professional Membership. Keen on advancing the course of IEMA by deploying my strong interpersonal skills, knowledge and abilities to grow IEMA. A well-rounded Integrated Management Systems Lead Auditor, Competent Risk Assessor, Certified HSQES Trainer and a Regulatory Compliance Expert.

I am a Senior Principal Consultant with Vysus Group specialising in regulatory assurance and environmental management. Approx 30 years' experience covering a range of industrial sectors, with the last 20+ years spent largely in upstream oil and gas. Chartered Biologist (MSc environmental biotech & business, BSc microbiology & biochemistry), and IEMA registered Principle Auditor with Post Grad qualifications in Total Quality Management.

I am a self-employed ecologist and environmental clerk of works working within the construction industry. I have worked on many large construction projects such as substations, underground cable routes, overhead line refurbishments and road projects often in difficult and challenging environments. The more remote the location, the better I like it.

I am a former Environmental Consultant that has worked in the field of Sustainability for the last four years. Prior to my current role , I worked as an Environmental Consultant in aquaculture development and consenting and was responsible for the implementation and maintenanc of the EMS system. Previous roles have included Contaminated Land assessor work, EIA and site investigation supervisior. I currently reside on the Isle of Lewis, with my wife, two sons and three chickens. I enjoy running, playing with the kids and spend a lot of time regretting selling my motorbike!

I have a masters in international relations and one in environmental management and I have worked in the energy sector for more than 10 years. I started in the Management of Engineering Changes to then moved into something I genuinely felt passionate about the environment. I have worked in the Environmental field for the last 6 years covering both corporate and operational responsibilities, for an oil and gas operator, vessels provider, and now in wells abandonment. All have shown me the different and incredible aspects of the marine environment, and I am looking forward to keeping learning and using my experiences and passion to support IEMA.

I am an environmental Scientist that has had experience in diverse fields, from water and soil pollution to biodiversity net gain. I did a most of my undergraduate courses at Aberdeen University and the very last year at Kingston University, both Universities have a distinctive way to tackle environmental issues. I found The University of Aberdeen more focus on conservation while Kingston University explore more climate change adaptations and social interactions to environmental factors. I am naturally inclined toward understanding of ecosystem dynamics and pollution with a recent developed taste for planning as a tool to control biodiversity losses, hence my interest for BNG. For my master’s degree I chose to investigate the implications of adopting BNG in Scotland. I have worked as environmental advisor for more than 6 years

I am an Environment Manager for the Offshore Energies Industry, representing over 400 organisations helping them to comply with environmental legislation. I hold a degree in Environmental Science and have over 20 years industry experience in environmental roles. I have been a Chartered Environmentalist and Full Member of IEMA since September 2021. I strive to aid organisations do the best they possible can to reduce their environmental impact, something which I also do in my personal life - my family have recently finished the construction of an eco-house surrounded by our own woodlands, in which we live a sustainable life and teach and encourage friends and family how to do so as well.