Waterman appoints Alison Doubell to Drive Industrial Sector Growth

10 February 2025

Reflecting continued growth in our UK-wide industrial sector portfolio, Waterman has strengthened our team through the appointment of leading expert, Alison Doubell.

Joining us from BWB Consulting where she was a Director of their Structures team and played a key role in growing their rail-related portfolio, Alison will lead the expansion of our national industrial sector portfolio from her base in our Nottingham office. With nearly 30 years of experience in providing design consultancy services, she brings a wealth of expertise in delivering complex, large-scale industrial projects across the UK, including substantial industrial buildings, manufacturing facilities, waste facilities, rail depots, SRFIs, and stations.

Throughout her career, Alison has led a diverse range of projects, from small extensions to major schemes including the recent Radlett SRFI for SEGRO. Known for her ability to develop coherent, coordinated, and comprehensive design solutions, Alison has a strong track record of managing multiple design teams while collaborating with numerous stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, contractors, and legislative bodies. Alison has particular expertise in delivering optimum outcomes for challenging, operational, and contaminated sites with complex processes. Well-versed in integrating advanced technologies into design processes, she has led major schemes for Jaguar Land Rover, Network Rail, Hitachi, Siemens, GIST and Prologis.

Commenting on Alison’s appointment, Waterman’s Managing Director for Structures, Richard Whitehead, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Alison to our team. Her wealth of experience, leadership capabilities, and strong industry relationships will be invaluable as we continue to expand our industrial portfolio and support our clients in achieving their commercial and sustainability goals.”

Waterman’s expanding UK-wide industrial portfolio includes high-profile projects such as the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), Allerton Waste Recovery, Edmonton Eco Park, and Siemens Hull. To find out more about how we’re unlocking the potential of industrial schemes across the UK, click here to head to our dedicated Industrial sector webpage.

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