Samuel Grainger

Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer @Curtins

Cardiff, GB

As a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer at Curtins for Wales & South West, I lead key projects, particularly in contaminated land. As a multi-disciplinary consultancy, Curtins excels in engineering, transport planning, infrastructure, geotechnical, and environmental services, enabling us to deliver tailored solutions.Since August 2022, I’ve managed the region\'s largest Site Investigation projects, overseeing budgets up to My expertise in project management allows us to provide commercially savvy, solutions-driven advice.I excel at transforming data into actionable insights through geo-environmental reports. My skill in navigating regulatory challenges and negotiating with third parties consistently leads to favourable outcomes while upholding the highest Health and Safety standards.Curtin\'s thrives on innovation, inspiring me daily. Winning the Curiosity Award in 2023 recognized my enthusiasm for geology and efforts to integrate cutting-edge datasets into operations. Sharing this passion through our Company Newsletter, YouTube, and TikTok has expanded our engagement.I\'ve led sustainability initiatives like embedding carbon in landscaping and offered insights on projects such as the Welsh Agricultural Subsidies project. Offering practical, commercially aware advice that aligns with clients\' goals is a core strength.Fostering a supportive team environment is crucial. Effective line management, coaching, and mentoring have cultivated strong relationships across all levels at Curtins. With a Bachelor\'s, Master\'s, and PhD in geology & environmental science, comprehensive legislative knowledge, and exceptional communication skills, I’m committed to continuous professional development and am pursuing Chartership (IOM3 - CEng, CEnv, CSci).My dynamic approach to environmental consulting, coupled with leadership on large-scale projects, ensures we consistently surpass objectives. Let’s keep making strides toward a brighter, sustainable future together!

Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd

Master of Science (MSc), Applied Environmental Geology

University of Strathclyde

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Assessment of air pollution from fracking

University of Exeter

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Engineering Geology and Geotechnics

University of Strathclyde

PgCert, Research and Development