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Dr Andy Gregory

Dr Andy Gregory

Bolton,Lancashire

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong background in project management and DCO coordination, specialising in the power sector. Expertise in environmental and planning law, technical EIA, and GIS and spatial data analysis. Proven ability to engage stakeholders effectively, produce comprehensive reports, and solve complex problems through analytical and critical thinking. Adept at risk management with a focus on delivering high-quality results. Career goal: to leverage extensive skills in a challenging role within the power sector.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Director

SLR Consulting Ltd
Manchester
09.2021 - Current
  • Managed complex technical projects, ensuring timely delivery.
  • Lead terrestrial EIA for 70km long cable connection DCO / NSIP Project.
  • Lead numerous Solar and BESS TCPA EIA projects.
  • Responsible for multi-million pound project budgets.
  • Multi-disciplinary team leadership and mentoring.
  • Stakeholder and public consultation.
  • Led a multidisciplinary team for successful project delivery.
  • Conducted risk assessment activities, mitigating potential technical issues.
  • Cultivated relationships with key clients and partners to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

Principal Consultant

ERM
Manchester
04.2016 - 09.2021
  • Led EIA delivery for large scale, multi-technology power DCO project.
  • Lead author of hydrology and flood risk for HS2 Phase 2b.
  • Hydrology and Flood Risk lead for the Tees CCPP DCO project.

Principal Consultant

Arcadis
Manchester
08.2015 - 02.2016
  • Provided post DCO consent support to various power transmission projects, including development of pre-construction documentation and discharging of DCO conditions.
  • Co-ordinated routing feasibility and impact assessments for two highways DCO projects.

Senior to Principal Consultant

Parsons Brinkerhoff (Now WSP)
Manchester
03.2012 - 08.2015
  • Lead EIAs for a range of wind, biomass and gas-fired power generation projects.
  • EIA Lead for Progress Power DCO, including all stages from Scoping to giving evidence at examination hearings.
  • Post DCO Consent support to the North Killingholme Power Project, including discharge of DCO Conditions.

Consultant

Royal Haskoning
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
02.2008 - 03.2012
  • Led flood risk assessments and flood defence studies for a wide range of UK flood defences projects, predominantly for the Environment Agency.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Glacial Geology, Geomorphology and Hydrology

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Geography

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth
04.2001 -

A-Levels -

Runshaw College
Leyland

GCSEs -

Southlands High School
Chorley

Skills

  • Project Management
  • DCO Coordination
  • Power Sector Expertise
  • Environmental and Planning Law
  • Technical Expertise in EIA
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
  • Report Writing and Document Production
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Risk Management and Problem Solving
  • GIS and Spatial Data Analysis

Affiliations

  • Family, Music (Guitar & Drums), Photography, Travel, Cooking.

Timeline

Technical Director

SLR Consulting Ltd
09.2021 - Current

Principal Consultant

ERM
04.2016 - 09.2021

Principal Consultant

Arcadis
08.2015 - 02.2016

Senior to Principal Consultant

Parsons Brinkerhoff (Now WSP)
03.2012 - 08.2015

Consultant

Royal Haskoning
02.2008 - 03.2012

Doctor of Philosophy - Glacial Geology, Geomorphology and Hydrology

Newcastle University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Geography

Aberystwyth University
04.2001 -

A-Levels -

Runshaw College

GCSEs -

Southlands High School
Dr Andy Gregory