Key skills and expertise

With over 50 years of specialized experience in water services, environmental management, and infrastructure, the expert is proficient in project recovery, design, and supervision. Career highlights include managing major international projects, ensuring completion on time and within budget. Accomplishments include leading wastewater and wind farm projects globally, with expertise in municipal sludge services and contract management. The expert has demonstrated leadership in developing project management solutions and possesses a strong background in claims management and contract conditions, particularly with FIDIC and World Bank frameworks.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the World Bank and the European Union. Responsibilities have included project management and technical assistance for infrastructure and environmental projects. Notable projects include the National Water Supply & Sanitation Projects in Azerbaijan and the St. Petersburg Sludge Incineration Project in Russia. The expert's work spans regional and national scales, with geographic locations including Azerbaijan, Russia, and Ethiopia.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including energy, environment, natural resource management, civil engineering, and water and sanitation. Previously held roles such as project manager and engineer's representative, responsible for project recovery, management, and supervision. Interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating environmental law with infrastructure development, particularly in wastewater management and renewable energy projects. The expert's work spans regional and country-specific initiatives in the UK, Middle East, Africa, and Asia, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of sectoral and geographic challenges in these areas. Extensive geographic experience includes countries such as the UK, Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Turkey, Jordan, UAE, Kenya, Hong Kong, Iraq, and Trinidad and Tobago. The expert has undertaken both long-term assignments and short missions in regions such as Russia, Tanzania, Albania, and Mozambique, providing deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, particularly in infrastructure and environmental projects.

Languages and education

With a background as a native English speaker, the expert utilizes this language extensively in professional settings, including international projects and collaborations with multilingual teams. Educational background includes an Associateship in Civil & Structural Engineering from the Royal College of Advanced Technology in the UK and an LLM in Environmental Law and Practice from De Montfort University, UK. Additionally, the expert completed an Approved 2 Year Graduate Linked Training Scheme at the Institution of Civil Engineers, UK, which included a research paper in fluid mechanics awarded the ICE Miller Prize.