Joel Read
Associate Director @Ashfield Solutions Group Ltd
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WORK HISTORY
Associate Director @Ashfield Solutions Group Ltd
Mountain Ash, GB
As an Associate Director specialising in flood risk and resilience, I lead strategic and technical delivery across a range of projects that support more climate-resilient communities. My work spans property flood resilience (PFR), flood risk assessment and sustainable drainage, with a focus on bridging the gap between policy, planning, and practical implementation. I actively contribute to national dialogue and innovation in the sector through several key roles: PFR Roundtable – Collaborating with industry leaders, insurers, and government stakeholders to influence best practice in the adoption and delivery of property-level resilience measures. CIWEM BeFloodReady Project Steering Group – Supporting efforts to raise public awareness and professional standards around flood preparedness, through education, communications, and cross-sector engagement. Flood Performance Certificate (FPC) Stakeholder Engagement Group – Helping shape the future of flood resilience in the built environment by advising on the development and integration of FPCs into planning, property transactions, and insurance pathways.These roles allow me to contribute to the evolution of the sector, ensuring that technical expertise is matched with practical, scalable solutions for homeowners, insurers, and communities at risk.Always open to meaningful collaboration—whether it’s advancing policy, improving flood communications, or embedding resilience into decision-making from the ground up.
EDUCATION
University of South Wales
Bachelor of Science - BSc, Physical Geography
University of South Wales
Master of Science - MSc, Environmental Management
SKILLS
ABOUT JOEL READ
If you would like to explore any of the following, please get in touch: Flood Risk Assessments (England, Scotland and NI) and Flood Consequence Assessments (Wales) to support planning applications for proposed development sites Fluvial and direct rainfall flood modelling support (1D, 2D, 1D/2D) Outline Surface Water Drainage Strategies to inform masterplan and landscape design and subsequent outline planning applications Flood Risk Assessments (and surveys) for schools through Department for Education (DfE) & due diligence on residential and commercial property investment/divestment Professional reports used to inform insurance policies Flood risk scoping and feasibility studies PFR surveys and advice in line with the CIRIA Code of Practice for Property Flood Resilience Site development constraints drawings & GIS capabilities-Meeting Client Requirements: Gaining planning approval for development sites, with advice and design in-line with national planning policy requirements on flood risk and industry best practice Understanding constraints and potential solutions in the early stages of a project, saving money and time Clear on present and future flood risk, taking into account the effects of Climate Change on rainfall intensity, peak river flows and sea level rise Future proofing individual properties and larger commercial/industrial sites with clear advice on flood resilience and action plans-What Next?1) Connect and send me a message via LinkedIn2) We\'ll arrange a call to discuss your specific requirements and how we can help
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