Training & Knowledge Services

We are proud of being a world-class independent management, engineering and development consultancy. Being independent, wholly owned by our people, puts us in charge of our own journey and allows us to focus on what we believe is important for our clients, our colleagues and the communities we work and live in. We have more than 100 years’ experience in the water sector and are experts in every aspect of water development, with all the skills and commitment to deliver solutions that benefit every stakeholder.  We also established Mott MacDonald Bentley more than twenty years ago to deliver long-term programmes of work through a strategic focus, effective communication and flexibility in different models of working.  We are experts at building a trusted relationship with our clients. From investment planning to operational support, design to capacity building we work with private investors and listed companies, as well as national and local governments across the world in both developing and developed regions. As advisors, we think laterally and find the connections that others fail to make. We are pioneers with a thirst for innovation, who understand the challenges facing the water industry today, including biodiversity net gain, natural capital and ecosystem services, the practicalities of the journey to net zero, nature-based solutions and natural flood management and the need to consider everything from a fresh angle and turn obstacles into sustainable paths for both businesses and the lives they touch every day.

Established in 1989, OGI Groundwater Specialists is an independent, privately owned British company specialising in designing Groundwater Control systems to dewater and strengthen wet ground. OGI provides professional services to the Wastewater Industry to reduce the cost of temporary works during the construction of subsurface structures and pipelines. Working with the project structural engineers, OGI also develops systems to reduce the earth pressures on underground structures which can result in a significant reduction in construction programme and out-turn costs. Groundwater Control and Geotechnical Design at previous UK Wastewater Projects: Designing efficient dewatering systems to minimise installation, hire and fuel costs. Stabilising retaining embankments as an alternative to retaining walls. Design of king post walls as an alternative to secant or contiguous pile walls. Design of passive pore pressure relief systems to reduce artesian uplift pressure and so reduce costs of additional excavation and reduce mass of concrete gravity structure. Combining technologies to provide innovative solutions to reduce excavation costs. Delivering procedures that reduce Carbon Dioxide emissions. Temporary works designs that are integrated with the permanent works designs to ensure safe construction, including sufficient space surrounding the structure. OGI’s designs are developed from over 25 years of experience in delivering Groundwater Control solutions to contractors, consultants and project clients. Our designs are presented as clear practical drawings supported by comprehensive design certificates. Groundwater Control and Geotechnical designs follow Eurocode EC7, which provides a standard framework for OGI’s safe, innovative and cost effective designs. We also present regular Groundwater Control seminars to industry suitable for project managers, engineers and anyone who is interested in learning how to recognise, understand and apply various techniques to overcome groundwater problems and to mitigate project damage, delay or accidents. See our web site for seminar details.

PBA Applied Ecology Ltd has unparalleled experience in the environmental planning and practical management of water engineering schemes and in-channel river works. We have earned an outstanding reputation for delivering projects on time, on budget and to the satisfaction of all stakeholders. Our strength is Applied Ecology – the practical and innovative application of life sciences to real life situations. We assist with the planning and delivery of a range of water engineering schemes including reservoir engineering, catchment restoration and wetland creation, and are acknowledged for the successful completion of large scale projects on highly sensitive sites (SSSI, SAC). PBA offer a full range of services including baseline ecological survey, planning/consents, method statements, fish rescue, surface water management, water quality monitoring & control, invasive non-native species identification and control, biological monitoring, restoration design and delivery. Where appropriate, we apply protocols that are fully compliant with UK-wide delivery of Water Framework Directive. A frequent cause of stress amongst project teams is ensuring the maintenance of ecologically acceptable flow and water quality, and that impact on fish and other biota are minimised. PBA assist you in managing these aspects of water engineering projects. At the outset of each project, we can assist in agreeing achievable and ecologically acceptable water quality standards with regulators. Our staff then monitor, advise on containment works, and liaise with regulators throughout. PBA’s working methods are designed towards most efficient project delivery with minimum environmental impact. Engaging our specialist knowledge at an early stage of project design can help to ensure that the project is completed on time, on budget, and with enhanced conservation benefits. PBA deploy structured teams of professionals, to robustly deal with every challenge, from project conception, to aftercare management. And most importantly, we do this with safety as our No.1 priority. All of our staff are fully trained and equipped, and also attend PBA’s own water safety training/first aid course every year.

Since 1991, Swan has been developing and manufacturing high quality online analytical instruments that are entirely dedicated to continuous water monitoring. Innovation and quality, customer focus and the relentless pursuit of optimisation are more than just a slogan for Swan. The chemical, biological and engineering background of our founders remains the foundation of Swan to this day, and is what helps us supply all industries with reliable and customer-focused online analysers. Water is an essential resource in many industrial applications. High-purity water is used in specialized processes in the fields of micro electronics and pharmaceutical production. Water is also used to generate steam in power generation or industrial processes. Potable water supplied through distribution networks is a vital commodity all over the world. Continuous monitoring and controlling of the water quality in these processes as well as in the associated treatment and discharge processes is challenging. The risks and costs of insufficient monitoring are high, which calls for instrumentation specifically designed to meet the requirements of a particular application, for high reliability and low maintenance. Swan’s success is built on a worldwide sales and support network with regional representatives, high quality products made in Switzerland and extensive knowledge in wide-ranging applications. Swan’s customer-focused sales network consists of official representatives in 15 countries and contractual international partnerships in 62 more countries around the globe. Our local sales representatives take care of installation, maintenance, training, troubleshooting and any issues that may occur in an efficient way. With our sales and support network present around the globe, we are a dependable business partner, wherever you are located. Download Centre: https://swaninstruments.ch/downloads/

Technocover is an approved ISO 14001:2004 Environmental and ISO 9001:2008 Quality Accredited Company, dedicated to the Design, Manufacture, Installation and Maintenance of Physical Security Access Solutions for protection to all industrial sectors. Our extensive in-house design and manufacturing facilities are home to well established research and development unit and comprehensive testing facility. Our commercial offices incorporate our design team who utilise the latest computer aided design technology and work alongside our dedicated planning section who oversee everything from surveying, scheduling and contract reviews, to the management of framework agreements. We have been designing and manufacturing innovative steel products since 1993. In that time, through organic growth, planned expansion and acquisition, we have gained a reputation as the UK’s leading supplier of Physical Steel Security Access Products. We have a range of aperture security solutions for virtually every application, establishments in the UK and overseas have sought our expertise in providing security products for asset protection. We operate a Total Service Philosophy and can handle complete projects from site survey to final installation, whether for new or refurbishing projects, the adaptability of our galvanised steel access products means the most complex design criteria can be met. Our range of high quality access products offer custom built operational and security solutions to prevent unauthorised persons gaining access, securing key assets against all levels of trespass, malicious vandalism, theft, extortion, contamination or terrorism. Many of our access system products have been tested and approved by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB)  to LPS 1175 issue 5 or above, Security Rating Levels 2, 3, 4 or 5. Frameworks We hold both exclusive and shared framework agreements with most of the major UK water companies. Framework Security items include: LPCB Level 2 Universal Gas Cylinder Clamps LPCB Level 3 Mesh Cage Systems LPCB Level 3 Flush Access Covers LPCB Level 4 Upstand Access Covers LPCB Level 4 Padlockable Access Doors LPCB Level 4 Key Entry Doors LPCB Level 4 Enclosures/Kiosks/Cabinets LPCB Level 4 Walk-In Modular Buildings LPCB Level 4 Window Bar Sets LPCB Level 5 Louvres

Waterco are engineering and environmental consultants providing design and consultancy services relating to water, drainage and flood risk. We have expertise in engineering and environmental disciplines and are supplemented by a network of specialist independent consultants with extensive experience in major development projects throughout the UK. Our focus is on achieving the optimum solution for our clients, meeting their objectives and adding value to their projects. We have gained a reputation for a friendly, professional and flexible approach since our establishment in 1990. Our Services Water industry infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects Pipelines & Sewerage Water & Wastewater Treatment & Systems Pumping Stations Contingency Planning Security Assessments Asset Management Surge Analysis Hydraulic Modelling Flood Risk Assessment Breach Analysis Coastal & Shoreline Analysis Surface Water Management Sustainable Drainage Systems Natural Flood Management/Catchment Approaches Clients and Partners Our clients and partners include water companies, consultants and contractors. Incorporating their experience and knowledge, we investigate and develop practical designs, to help deliver cost-effective solutions. Geographic Coverage We undertake projects all across the UK, with many of our reporting services being desk-based, travelling to site visits and meetings as required. We have also been involved in international projects such as a major development in Lekki, Nigeria. Accreditations We currently have an ISO 9001 : 2015 accredited Quality Management System; have a BS8555 : 2003 certified Environmental Management System; have design approval in the Water Industry Registration Scheme (WIRS); have maintained Investors in People recognition since 2011 and operate an ICE approved training scheme.

Aquatech Global Events is a premier platform dedicated to advancing a sustainable water future. Based in the Netherlands, it serves as a hub for professionals and researchers in the water industry, facilitating knowledge exchange and innovation across Europe.

Advance TRS is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in the provision of highly skilled technical professionals for the built environment/infrastructure sector. Our specialist Water and Environment consultants supply permanent, contract and temporary recruitment solutions to clients across the UK. Our team have a combined 50+ years’ recruitment experience specialising in Water Engineering (Civils/MEICA/Process), Rivers & Coastal, Flood Risk & Drainage, Hydraulic Modelling, Hydrology, Environmental and Project Management. With decades of combined experience, our consultants have accumulated expert knowledge of the specialisms in which they recruit and regularly advise our clients on; salary/rate guidance, market intelligence, and candidate availability within the industry. We pride ourselves on our exceptional level of customer service and seek to create long-lasting and dependable relationships, saving our customers time and money, every time. As a well-respected and effective recruitment partner, the team deliver results for a range of public and private sector clients across the UK with extensive experience and detailed market knowledge of the various water and wastewater AMP, and EA Next Generation Supplier Arrangement (NGSA), framework agreements. Furthermore, we are delighted to support networking and shared learning in the industry as official members of British Water.

At Coleman James, our purpose is to connect top talent with ambitious businesses in the built environment and rail sectors, helping companies and candidates grow and prosper. Dynamic, driven, capable, knowledgeable and culturally aligned; we employ a razor-sharp focus to searching for and selecting the very best people. We do this through our niche, dedicated team of award-winning recruitment consultants, who have over 200 collective years of experience and knowledge of your industry. We’re known for our long-standing relationships, enviable contacts book, broad network and our bespoke methodology, making us the specialist recruitment agency of choice for building services, civil engineering, construction, facilities management and rail. Ours is a consultative, tailored approach. Our clients don’t simply transact with us; instead, we build long-term, collaborative partnerships. We pay attention to the details, from pre-screening to psychometric testing, we match the right people to the right roles. We add value at every turn; we’re problem solvers who operate with absolute integrity, delivering customer excellence at every step and tangible results you can rely on.

We are envolve - specialist civil engineers. We build, maintain, and renew the infrastructures that keeps our country running, and have done since 1984. Our vision is to surpass our clients’ expectations on every project. Not just to deliver, but to excel. Our passion for our work means we naturally go the extra mile. Our focus is on building long-term partnerships and achieving genuine collaboration, this is how we measure our success. We hold ourselves accountable to these exceptional standards and continue to innovate so we remain ahead of the game. Our service, culture and heritage, underpins our ability to be the best. We’re proud of our track record, but it’s our constant investment in our directly employed specialist people that keeps us at the forefront of our industry. We’re dynamic, we evolve with the times, and we maintain our unrivalled knowledge and craftsmanship. Collaboratively, pro-actively and sustainably. Our VISION: To be the UK’s leading delivery partner. Known for our community engagement, ultimate employee satisfaction, safe and sustainable vision, and being the absolute best at what we do. Our CAPABILITIES Heavy civil engineering Clean water pipelines Wastewater treatment Wastewater pipelines Renovation Trenchless technology Dam safety Reactive/emergency ‘on call’ services Highways Rail Our QUALIFICATIONS BMTRADA (9001, 14001, 45001) Achilles Constructionline Gold ROSPA Gold Medal Award Further information on our people, our projects and clients are available on our website www.envolve-infrastructure.co.uk.