I am a Principal Geotechnical Engineer with United Utilities leading a team of geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineers managing the ground risk for UU. I have over 30 years’ experience working both within the UK and overseas on major infrastructure projects with a special interest in embankment dams and tunneling. Currently active as both a Fellow of the Institute of Civil Engineers and a Chartered geologist and Fellow of the Geological Society I enjoy mentoring up and coming professionals in the area of ground engineering and have previously experienced the high and lows of entering the Ground engineering awards so will offer empathy as well as tough questioning during the presentations.