James Hanson

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About James Hanson

A leader in the water and environment industry who is passionate about working within and alongside public and private sector clients to deliver complex major infrastructure projects with multiple outcomes and social value.I am a Chartered water and environmental professional with 29 years' experience, who brings a unique blend of engineering design leadership, environmental planning expertise and project management excellence. I work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to deliver sustainable solutions with tangible outcomes.I have significant experience leading teams and programmes that develop long term and productive relationships with my clients. My aim is to provide my clients with holistic and adaptable design and asset management solutions that embrace a ‘cradle to cradle’ approach and consider changing dynamics such as climate change and the regulatory environment.In my roles as project and technical manager, environmental consultant and engineering design project manager, I have built considerable experience in developing sustainable solutions that balance environmental constraints, commercial drivers and practical needs. I have a track record in delivering projects with significant efficiency savings, and tangible environmental and social outcomes.My roles include that of a client account manager, working closely with the client to develop and lead high performing teams. I use strong communication skills to understand my clients' needs and to work with my teams to develop a clear and shared vision.In business development and bid management I have a successful track record in winning strategic commissions, maintaining long term momentum and delivering sustained gross margin on my contracts.Profession:Water and EnvironmentSpecialisms:Local Government partnershipsTeam and Commercial LeadershipFramework ManagementFlood and Coastal Risk Management Capital ProgrammesWater Utility Capital Programme DeliveryAsset ManagementEnvironmental Impact Assessment and AuditingEnvironmental Due DiligenceBusiness Development and Client ManagementBid ManagementCollaborative and High Performing TeamsCivil, Mechanical and Electrical EngineeringProgramme, Portfolio and Project ManagementSectors:Nuclear EnergyGovernment and Local AuthorityWater UtilitiesPhosphate IndustryProperty DevelopmentConstruction and DemolitionRetailDye IndustryFood and DrinkFinanceHealthcareWaste ManagementMotor IndustryNuclear Waste management