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APEM Group are delighted to announce that Rebecca Baker, Associate Director, has joined the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) team. Working as EIA Technical Lead in the Environmental Planning division, Rebecca will oversee the delivery of complex and multifaceted projects.
A Chartered Scientist and Water and Environment Manager with CIWEM, Rebecca has contributed to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs), Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and mainline TCPA EIA developments with end-to-end support from feasibility studies to post consent compliance.
In her 16-year career, Rebecca has worked within the nuclear, highway, mining, water, renewables, rail, health and travel sectors and has an in-depth knowledge of EIA and Environmental legislation as both an EIA co-ordinator and project manager for multi-disciplinary projects. Rebecca has also undertaken Site Auditing, Post Consent Compliance and Environmental Clerk of Works roles for water, utility and infrastructure clients.
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I am delighted to have joined the APEM Group and look forward to working with my new EIA and Planning colleagues as well as the wider APEM technical experts on a diverse range of energy and infrastructure projects.
– Rebecca Baker, Associate Director – EIA Technical Lead
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We’re thrilled to have Rebecca on board as we expand our onshore EIA and Planning capabilities. Her extensive skills and experience in managing consents and permits for complex, multidisciplinary projects will be invaluable, especially amidst the current Planning reform.
– Jill Simpson, Divisional Director – Environmental Planning
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In her role at APEM Group, Rebecca will coordinate environmental specialists from across the Group and strategic external suppliers to provide a one-stop consenting service to our clients across the UK. APEM is known for high-quality and client-focussed advice, managing and mitigating risks at every stage of a project.
To speak to Rebecca Baker or Jill Simpson about onshore planning, EIA and project design, contact APEM Group below. You can read about the growing EIA team and the work they are undertaking for onshore wind developers here.
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