Russell K.

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About Russell K.

A proven track record in sustainable development and environmental management with excellent organisational skills and chartered status. Able to translate complex environmental and sustainability issues into simple concepts. Has worked with Regulatory and Planning Authorities as well as developers to balance political decisions, development pressures and environmental capacity to identify win-win solutions. Specific expertise in sustainable development and how it interacts with environmental issues, flood risk management through PPS25, modernising regulation, environmental management systems, environmental audits, permitting and incident management. Extensive experience of dealing with a variety of stakeholders at all levels. Proficient under pressure and socially confident. Mobilises assets within budget and resource constraints to deliver real improvements for local communities. Able to negotiate practical solutions between stakeholders and manage across complex organisations. Develops and implements strategic vision for business unit. Shapes and manages organisational change. Identified costs savings in excess of £2 million last financial year. Provide technical leadership for project to deliver enssential infrastructure upgrades to ensure compliance worth £17 million over the next years. Seeking the opportunity to help shape policy, initiating cultural, procedural and organisational change where necessary. Specialties: Environmental science, Regulator liaison, stakeholder management, incident management, environmental risk management