Welcome back to another issue of our ‘Meet the Team’ feature, where you can get to know the faces behind the company.

This week, we are sharing our Principal Consultant Andrew’s blog where he discusses his role at Albion and experience as an environmental scientist.

Andrew Howlett

Principal Consultant & Environmental Scientist

Favourite Quote: “No amount of money ever bought a second of time” Tony Stark (what can I say I love Marvel!)  

Job Title: Principal Consultant

Job Role: As principal consultant, my key role at Albion is to aid in the management of the consultancy team. Responsible for writing proposals, project management, review and preparation of reports. I work on and manage a broad range of environmental projects but specialise in providing support to construction companies and waste contractors with Duty of Care compliance, WM3 waste classifications, soil reuse and management.

Experience: I started my career in 2007 in the contaminated land sector. I gained experience in the design, supervision and management of ground investigations and assessment of contaminated land sites both in relation to Part IIA and Planning. It became clear to me that soil waste classification, reuse and management of soils was an area that was often not considered within site investigation reports and regularly undertaken incorrectly, and I soon developed a keen interest in this subject. I enjoy the challenge of helping construction companies and waste contractors unpick the information contained within site investigation reports and specifically how they relate to soil waste classification and its management. This normally requires a fresh review of existing data and additional targeted investigation to keep our clients compliant with waste legislation and to help identify sustainable and cost saving waste management solutions.

Favourite project I’ve worked on: Each project always has its own unique requirement, and my enjoyment comes from unpicking existing reports and being able to find solutions for our clients. However, at present I am particularly enjoying the work we are doing with a number of waste contractors to assist them assess, classify and identify possible reuse options for their waste fines. This subject is particularly topical for several of our clients and great to be involved in trying to help them on this issue. 

Get to Know Me: My main loves in life are my family, marvel movies (hence the quote), anything with zombies, being by the sea and gin.  I grew up in London and moved to the West Coast of Scotland in 2006. I have always been drawn to the sea and my first degree was in Marine Biology before taking a slight detour into environmental consulting, waste classification and soil management. If asked what I do my kids will say “Dad does stuff with mud” not sure I would use this on my LinkedIn profile but their description about what I do for a job makes me smile and not sure I can think anything better that’s sums it up in 5 words.

When I’m not working, you’ll find me at the beach walking our dog or paddleboarding. Although if it’s too cold and wet I’ll more than likely be at home spending time with the family, trying to convince my kids to get off their devices, listening to music and watching movies.

Contact me at: andrew@albion-environmental.co.uk or connect on LinkedIn.