Employee spotlight: September 2021
September 27, 2021ALPM senior leadership changes
There have been some changes in the senior leadership of RSKโs Agriculture, Land and Property Management (ALPM) Division with Sam Lowe and Dan Thomas moving into positions as Divisional Operations Director, Consultancy โ ALPM and Divisional Operations Director, Contracting โ ALPM, respectively. These changes have resulted in two new managing director appointments to fill their previous positions. We welcome Barry Wheeler as Managing Director for ADAS Environment and Paul Bottomore as Managing Director for RSK Habitat Management.
EDPโs Derek Todd joins NORAC Committee
Derek Todd, Technical and Quality Manager at RSK company EDP, has successfully gained a position on the committee of the National Organisation of Asbestos Consultants (NORAC). An independent association for corporate members of the asbestos testing and inspection community, NORAC enables members from within the industry to consult on legislation and best practice.
With more than ten yearsโ experience in the asbestos industry, Derek joined EDP in 2018. He came to the industry in 2011, initially as a surveyor and analyst, after working for four years as a microbiologist in a UKAS laboratory. Since joining EDP, he has successfully transitioned the business to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 competence of testing and calibration standard for laboratories and is currently working through a transition to the recently updated HSG248 Asbestos Analystsโ Guide. Holding the P402โP404 Certificate of Competence in Asbestos, Derek has undertaken surveying and analytical work for all kinds of premises and asbestos types over the years. He has also project-managed asbestos work for large universities and refineries.
On joining the NORAC committee, Derek said, โI look forward to being a part of a larger cohort whose joint purpose is to make a difference in the asbestos industry. I believe that the change we all seek must come from within our industryโ.
โI have experienced all manner of site work from being a trainee to being a competent professional and would like to use this experience to help others and change for the better how consultants are trained, how we work and how we work with other stakeholders in the industryโ, Derek added.
โI enjoy hearing other peopleโs views on issues and I am always open to having my own opinion altered by what other people offer. No one knows all the answers but collectively we gain a better understanding by listening to each other.โ
Congratulations, Derek!
RGMโs Thabo Skosana achieves full membership of SAIEG
Congratulations to Thabo Skosana, Senior Consultant at RGM in South Africa, who has recently achieved full membership of the South African Institute for Engineering and Environmental Geologists (SAIEG).

Formed in 1985, SAIEG is a national voluntary group representing natural scientists who practise in the field of engineering and environmental geology. It aims to establish and maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and to promote and advance the engineering geology profession in South Africa by engaging with policymakers and other professional and scientific bodies and promoting geology education. Members can get involved in technical meetings, workshops and conferences to support their continuing development.
To achieve registration, Thabo had to demonstrate a professional degree or other academic qualification in engineering or environmental geology and at least three years of practical training or experience in the profession. He also had to be a registered natural scientist with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions. As a senior consultant at RGM, Thabo is a project manager and is currently responsible for projects in the GESS 2020 programme for Shell. He has seven yearsโ industry experience, working in the fields of contaminated land and geotechnical engineering.
Membership status will enable Thabo to continue his professional development and gain access to a wide range of professional networking opportunities while keeping up to date and informed on the latest developments within the industry.
Simphiwe Mazibuko, Country Manager for RGM, says, โCongratulations on your well-deserved success. It is great to see members of the team achieve and progress. Thaboโs new membership demonstrates that hard work and determination can produce fantastic results.โ
RSKโs Roseanna Bloxham is chosen to be Women in Construction event ambassador
RSK Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer Roseanna Bloxham will be calling for greater equality, diversity and inclusion across the UKโs built environment, as she has been chosen as an ambassador for the UKโs largest meeting of women in construction. The Women in Construction networking event will take place at the London Build construction exhibition at Olympia, London, between 17 and 18 November 2021.

To ensure that the industry continues to drive equality, diversity, inclusion and change across the UKโs built environment, London Build has selected a range of influential ambassadors who can represent the extraordinary skill sets and expertise that the industry has to offer.
Roseanna is currently based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and manages the RSK team there, providing training and technical support and managing clients for RSKโs South African business. Previously, she was an integral part of RSKโs Geosciences and Engineering Division based in Hemel Hempstead, UK. In her role as a geoenvironmental engineer, she is primarily a project manager responsible for several projects, taking them from the tender stage through to completion. She also leads the Safety Working Group at the Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists.
In 2017, Roseanna was named Best Woman Consultant at the European Women in Construction and Engineering Awards and Best Young Brownfield Professional at the 2018 Brownfield Briefing Awards โ so she is the perfect ambassador to inspire diversity in construction!
Roseanna comments, โIโm delighted to have been chosen as an ambassador for the London Build Women in Construction event. Sustainable solutions and technological advances are key for the future of construction. A diverse workforce of skilled personnel will bring new ideas and initiatives.โ
The Women in Construction event is just one part of London Build. The exhibition will feature more than 300 speakers across six different conference theatres; the exhibitions will include everything from โmeet the buyerโ sessions to a festival of construction.
You can find out more on the London Build website.
๐ณ๏ธโ๐ RSK is proud to stand alongside members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community.
๐ People deserve to be their authentic selves and love freely without fear.
You can read Graeme and Abigail's full stories next week in RSK insights. Keep an eye on our social media for more information.
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Ryan Dunderdale, Senior Surveyor at Central Alliance, providing technical support and on-site training to datum plate install teams down in Bristol.
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๐ In the June edition of our #employeespotlight, we spoke with with Rosie Pearce at Stephenson Halliday and Carmen Snowdon at WRc Group to find out about their recent achievements ๐
๐ Congratulations to you both!
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"If you donโt feel valued, represented and respected in your workplace, then inevitably your #wellbeing will suffer.โ
๐ In our latest edition of #ADayInTheLife, we spoke with Ellen Lapworth-Maisey, Wellbeing, #Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager at RSK โ a fascinating position that helps to create an inclusive and empowering #culture for all RSK staff.
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Some pictures of the Envireau Water staff on site.
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#RSKSteps came to an end on Tuesday 31 May after a month of stepping adventures.
๐๐ป ๐ป๐๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐:
โ๏ธ1449 participants
โ๏ธ332,268,416 steps
โ๏ธยฃ1500 raised for our chosen charity, MIND!
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๐ Join Dirk Van Look and Chris Hughes on our webinar all about #PFAS โ perfluoroalkyl substances, which are both human-made and known to be harmful to humans.
๐ก We will showcase real-life examples to demonstrate how RSK is responding and developing capabilities to assess these emerging #contaminants.
Find out more and register now in our bio!
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๐ In light of #PrideMonth, we are sharing information about how to become a better ally. #Pride offers a sense of solidarity and a platform for expression.
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๐ข RSK is pleased to announce it has further expanded its presence in Ireland by acquiring one of the most reputable tree care companies in the country.
๐ณ Dermot Casey Tree Care was founded in the 1970s by Managing Director Dermot Casey and is one of the most highly regarded tree surgery companies in Ireland, with more than 50 years of experience.
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