We are delighted to celebrate the success of Aamar Lovell, an apprentice engineer in our Manchester Infrastructure & Environment team, who has won the ICE North West Princess Royal Award for Emerging Engineers at the regional final.

The award recognises outstanding early-career engineers who demonstrate technical excellence, innovation and a commitment to the profession. Aamar was named this year’s winner following a standout presentation titled “Engineering the 22nd Century Bridge: Materials, Digitalisation and Predictive Intelligence,” showcasing his forward-thinking approach to the future of civil engineering.

 

Waterman appointed on Hampshire’s Gen5 Consult framework

Waterman has secured three lots on Hampshire County Council’s Gen5 Consult – Transport, Highways & Infrastructure Consultancy Framework. Running from 2026 to 2030, the framework is designed to provide the Council with multidisciplinary and specialist professional services across transportation, civil engineering, infrastructure and economic growth.

The framework can also be accessed by all southern authorities through Hampshire County Council on a Participating Authority agreement basis, helping to extend the reach of specialist consultancy support across the wider public sector.

The three lots awarded to Waterman cover:

• B1 Engineering Design Specialisms
• B4 Environmental, Sustainability & Decarbonisation
• B7 Traffic Management, Traffic Order & Parking Consultancy

Hampshire County Council’s assistant director highways, engineering and transport, Tim Lawton, said in a recent statement:

“The Gen5 Consult Framework is designed to make it simpler and faster for public sector organisations to access the specialist expertise they need. By providing a pre-approved route to trusted suppliers, it removes the need to run a full procurement process for every project, saving time and reducing cost while maintaining high standards. Ultimately, it allows organisations to focus on delivering infrastructure, supporting better outcomes for communities, improved value for money and more consistent, high-quality services. The Gen5 Consult Framework is about helping public bodies deliver infrastructure more efficiently – by giving them faster access to the expertise they need to plan, design and deliver projects that support economic growth, connectivity and local communities.”

Commenting on the appointment, Paul Moore, Director of Waterman’s infrastructure and environment team, said:

“We are delighted to have been appointed to Hampshire County Council’s Gen5 Consult framework. This appointment reflects the strength of our multidisciplinary teams and our continued commitment to helping public sector clients deliver sustainable, resilient and well-connected places. We look forward to supporting Hampshire County Council and participating authorities with high-quality technical advice across a diverse range of transport, infrastructure and environmental challenges.”

Waterman partners with AtkinsRealis and Stantec to support Environment Agency in boosting flood resilience across the UK

Waterman has been appointed to the Environment Agency’s Flood Risk and Asset Management (FRAM) Framework as part of a strategic partnership with AtkinsRéalis and Stantec, under the Government Commercial Agency’s Construction Professional Services 2 (CPS2) Framework.

The appointment will support delivery of the Environment Agency’s national flood and coastal erosion risk management programme, contributing to long-term investment in flood resilience and climate adaptation across England.

Supporting all FRAM service areas

The partnership has been appointed across all three sub-lots to provide integrated capability across the full project lifecycle:

• Lot 9a – Technical Services: engineering, design and technical advisory
• Lot 9b – Environmental Services: environmental assessment, sustainability and nature-based solutions
• Lot 9c – Commercial and Programme Management Services: programme delivery, commercial management and project controls

Together, these Lots will ensure the Environment Agency has the technical expertise, environmental insight, and programme leadership required to deliver complex flood and coastal schemes efficiently and effectively.

Delivering capability through secondment and specialist services

Within this partnership, Waterman will play a key role by providing specialist secondment and consultancy services, embedding experienced professionals directly within Environment Agency teams and partner organisations.

This flexible model enables the Environment Agency to rapidly scale resource, maintain continuity, and access specialist skills at critical stages – from early scoping and feasibility through to programme delivery and management.

The work delivered through this framework will help reduce flood risk, protect critical infrastructure, and enhance environmental resilience for communities and businesses across England.

A collaborative approach to national challenges

The partnership brings together complementary strengths across engineering, environmental consultancy, and programme delivery, creating an integrated, national supply chain capable of delivering large-scale, multi-site infrastructure programmes.

Richard Whale, Global Market Director for Water at AtkinsRéalis, said: “FRAM plays a central role in enabling the Environment Agency to deliver a nationally significant programme designed to reduce flood risk and increase resilience for communities, businesses and the natural environment.

Thanks to our long-standing working relationship with EA, AtkinsRéalis is well placed to bring together engineering, environmental and programme delivery expertise to help deliver solutions that are not only effective, but also sustainable and adaptable over the long term.”

Jamie Woods, Regional Business Lead for Environmental Services at Stantec, added: “The challenges facing our environment and coastal regions are only getting more urgent, which is why it’s so important to draw together our collective experience and understanding of the best solutions.

AtkinsRéalis and Waterman are the perfect partners for Stantec’s teams, and I’m excited to see what we can achieve together to support communities and strengthen resilience.”

Kerry Foster, Regional Director at Waterman, said: “We are delighted to be appointed to this important framework alongside AtkinsRéalis and Stantec. Our focus will be on providing high-quality secondment support, with experienced professionals embedded directly within Environment Agency teams to strengthen capability and help deliver critical flood and coastal resilience projects.

With increasing pressure on flood and coastal assets, access to the right expertise at the right time is critical. This framework enables us to provide flexible, responsive support that accelerates delivery, builds capacity, and creates lasting benefits for the communities these projects are designed to protect.”

Supporting long-term resilience

The FRAM framework is expected to run for four years, enabling long-term collaboration and supporting the Environment Agency’s mission to build resilience against the growing impacts of climate change.

Andrew Harrison, our Director for Structures based in London, has completed registration as a Chartered Engineer (Higher-Risk Buildings), becoming only the eighth registered structural engineer.

Established in 2025 by the Engineering Council, the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence and Commitment Contextualised for Higher-Risk Buildings (UK-SPEC HRB) is a recognised standard for professional engineers working on higher-risk buildings in the UK. As set out in the Building Safety Act, there is a statutory requirement for Accountable Persons to appoint competent individuals to undertake work on Higher-Risk Buildings (HRB). Registration with the UK-SPEC HRB demonstrates competence to work in this environment and commitment to work in a safe and ethical manner.

For structural engineers, registration is administered jointly by IStructE and ICE. The rigorous process requires the demonstration of competence across several areas, covering knowledge, understanding, design, responsibility, management, leadership, communication, and professional commitment. Applicants must be a chartered member of IStructE or ICE with more than five years’ post-chartership experience, satisfy 21 objectives and demonstrate their competence through an experience portfolio, together with a comprehensive interview.

As a chartered structural engineer with nearly 30 years’ experience, Andrew plays a key leadership role in our London structures team. Throughout his career, he has led the delivery of a wide variety of projects, with a particular focus on major urban regeneration schemes incorporating high-rise residential buildings. This includes the transformation of Royal Arsenal Riverside, the redevelopment of the Oval gasworks, and the substantial £1bn Liverpool ONE regeneration.

Commenting on his successful registration, Andrew said: “I’m delighted to have completed the Chartered Engineer (Higher-Risk Buildings) registration process as a demonstration of my experience and competence in this market. This reflects the thorough and safety-focused design approach our team takes on all developments. Having now successfully brought projects through the Gateway 2 Building Safety Regulator review process, and with several projects in the pipeline, this registration will further strengthen our position as engineers of choice, giving peace of mind to clients, building owners and those reviewing and regulating our work.”

To learn more about the support we’re delivering for major residential-led regeneration schemes, click here to visit our dedicated mixed-use and urban regeneration webpage.