Hyder to Advise on Lower Thames Crossing Options

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UPCOMING EVENTS: Watch the intranet for details UK in Focus 6 August WELLBEING@HYDER YOU’RE HIRED TAKING STEPS Highways Technical Seminar 3 September Putting your health first Meet Hyder’s two new Latest update from the trainees IT Apprentices Utilities Technical Seminar Pg.2 Pg.10 9 September Pg.8 Hyder to advise on Lower Thames Crossing options

The Highways team is appointed to one of the Highways Agency’s flagship projects

Congratulations to the Highways team and the Hyder Halcrow JV for landing the much sought after contract to develop an alternative Lower Thames Crossing. The aim is to relieve congestion at the existing Dartford-Thurrock crossing. The remit of the HHJV will be to develop the preferred option, which will include multidisciplinary support from the transport planning, environment, ecology, structures and tunnels experts within the delivery hub.

Well done to the bid team: Rehan Mian, Steve L Davies, Colin Ferguson, Ian Bell, Andrew Saunders, Ian Robinson and Laura Morris, along with CH2MHill, our HHJV partners. The story continues on page 5.

Water Win A Powerful Team Celebrating Collaboration Skanska-Hyder appointed to Hyder welcomes SR3C aboard Hyder receives official certificate Welsh Water AMP6 alliance

Hyder, in partnership with Skanska, has been appointed capital Last month, Hyder acquired SR3C, an independent nuclear safety Earlier this year, Hyder was awarded BS 11000 certification for delivery partner for Welsh Water in a contract estimated at business, to extend our presence in the energy and defence Collaborative Business Relationships. The BS 11000 Framework £25m for the initial five years, which could lead to a five-year sectors. The firm of 50 specialist consultants have the technical is the world’s first standard in relationship management, extension. Work will start with an Early Contractor Involvement skills in the nuclear sector that will augment our own, including and has been driven by the Institute of Collaborative Working (ECI) phase before the AMP6 delivery kicks off in April 2015. radiological support, human factors and design substantiation (ICW), an independent not-for-profit organisation established Utilities Sector Managing Director Simon Bradley said: capability. by the government to help organisations build and develop “Well done to the bid team in securing this framework. I believe effective competitive business relationships based upon that our focus on technical excellence and our experience Together, our combined expertise will enable us to advise clients a collaborative approach. in delivering water management solutions make for a powerful – across the whole life cycle of their nuclear facilities – a tangible and winning – combination.” See the full story on page 7. competitive advantage in a sector that we believe has substantial We are one of the first 50 UK companies to achieve the BS 11000 potential for growth. Read the interview on page 3. certification with BSI. See the full story on page 2.

Hyder UK is launching a new wellness Over the next few months, lots of interesting We are really excited about this because we are programme, called Wellbeing@Hyder, and beneficial programmes and items will be supporting our charities whilst also providing to raise awareness about the importance of introduced into offices, including weekly fruit a strong platform upon which to build a full maintaining a healthy balance between our boxes and walking initiatives. In the autumn, wellbeing campaign that will include a wider Graham Reid physical, emotional and financial wellbeing. we will be looking at introducing exercise selection of initiatives to benefit the UK machines to encourage you to stay active business. In a report published in May, the Confederation during the working day, as well as weekly NOTES FROM of British Industry (CBI) stated that there office-based yoga and Pilates classes. Once introduced, these initiatives will become is a clear correlation between a healthy and part of Hyder’s overall Wellbeing Programme THE MD’s DESK happy workforce, and an engaged and high- We want to prioritise the mental health and to educate, promote and instil a healthy performing one which fosters better wellbeing of our staff and in doing so we work/life balance to all its employees. If you The last few months have been a whirlwind relationships and produces higher quality will be launching an Employee Assistance have any questions or concerns, please email of activity – a raft of amazing business results. Programme roadshow by our EAP providers, [email protected]. wins, a new acquisition, some outstanding as well as holding financial planning seminars. people initiatives – it really makes The HR team has recently assumed me proud to see all these great things responsibility for wellbeing across Hyder In the past, Hyder UK has participated in the happening around me. UK. Their goal is to introduce a year-round Global Corporate Challenge. We’ve decided programme to focus on work-life management, to take a break this year and work with our Each sector has something to shout about. which will include a range of worthwhile charity partners (Alzheimer’s Research UK and Energy and Environment welcomed a new information and voluntary activities for all British Lung Foundation) to develop a walking team into their fold. SR3C is a fantastic staff throughout the year. initiative that every office can participate in. business and will really boost our capability and presence in the nuclear sector. Since founding the business in 2003, the team have grown to really make a mark on the sector. They’re a great addition to Hyder. Read more on page 3. Your ideas… The Rail and Highways teams are working exceptionally well with the GEC. We have in action! some great best practice tips to boost transcontinental project management Changes are being made (a clue: communication is the key!). Meet some of the members of the teams in Bangalore (they’re growing fast) on pages Following the feedback that we have received through the Employee 5 and 6. Engagement Forum and the Ideas Trees in each office, we are making changes.

The Utilities sector has made a great start to Look out for the posters providing the current status of the suggestions the new financial year under the leadership you’ve made. All ideas are reviewed by the Employee Engagement Forum of Simon Bradley. The Utilities SMT are and the related actions will be shared via posters and intranet updates. doing some great things – Welsh Water is Some suggestions have already been implemented, whilst some are still the first of a number of good news wins that being considered or are awaiting approval. I’m sure are in the pipeline. Read more on page 7. The good news is, the Ideas Trees are working – you are sharing your ideas, views and opinions, and action is being taken. The teams in Support Services are growing and have been working all out to look for ways Keep your eyes peeled for more information and the posters detailing in which we can continually be improving our changes that are being made within your local office. business. Read more on page 8.

The recent LEAP event was a great success. If you don’t know what I’m referring to, read more on page 3. Celebrating collaboration Finally, as your planning your summer hols, don’t miss the article on page 9 highlighting Two events marking our great achievement some of the Hyder projects you can visit around the UK. Earlier this year, a celebratory reception was held Have a great summer. in our London office to announce our BS 11000 certification, recognition that we value highly Graham and puts us ahead of the competition. Hyder Group’s Executive Board, senior staff, and clients from a host of different companies with which we regularly work collaboratively, attended the event. Graham Reid kicked off the speeches, followed by Hyder in the news Ivor Catto and a key note speech from ACE’s CEO Dr. Nelson Ogunshakin OBE. John Greiller and Fraser Raising our profile Davidson, the driving forces behind the certification, were thanked for their hard work. We’re raising our profile in the major trade publications and professional organisation journals. Check out the press cuttings books in the reception areas of our offices across the UK. If you spot any coverage in our local L-R: Graham Reid, Dr. Nelson Ogunshakin, Ivor Catto, Fraser Davidson and John Greiller papers, be sure to email Malia Brown or Bethany Gent! On May 14, the Institute of Collaborative Working held their annual House of Lords Collaborative Working Reception. Hyder CEO Ivor Catto, Hyder Group System Manager Trevor Claydon, and Utilities Technical Director Ian George, attended the event and accepted L-R: Ian George, Maureen Sumner-Smith, Ivor Catto, and Trevor Claydon the official certificate.

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What does SR3C stand for? operating stations and new build), and decommissioning. How have you found Hyder so far? Furthermore, we provide safety and environmental consultancy Safety Reliability Risk Radiological Consultants – you can see to the MoD, with a strong pedigree in the maritime sector. It is So far there has been very little disruption to our way of working why we use the acronym! this wide-ranging experience and capability, coupled with our and we’ve been impressed that there isn’t a big corporate ability to be flexible in our approach to supporting our clients, machine feel to Hyder. Within one month, we’ve won two How was SR3C formed? that enables us to stand out from the larger consultancies. opportunities that we wouldn’t have normally had the chance to bid for and are bidding on a number of other packages of SR3C was formed in 2003 by all four of the current Technical How do you see this linking in with Hyder? work. We’re also looking at using wider Hyder skills to bolster Directors who were working as independent safety consultants our current offerings, so this is already proving to be a mutually at the time, supporting a range of nuclear clients. The team We believe our range of capabilities and market position beneficial relationship. first worked together on projects supporting Babcock Marine can help Hyder develop further into the nuclear and defence at Devonport and recognised the opportunity to combine their sectors. This is already paying dividends as we have submitted Gareth and his colleagues from SR3C will be visiting offices skills to provide more value to their clients, rather than acting a number of joint proposals to EDF, LLWR and the MoD covering in the coming weeks to explain about their business and how through intermediary organisations. both safety and environmental support. we can work together. Watch the intranet for the timetable and a presentation near you. What is your USP? How do you see Hyder linking in with SR3C?

We have a balance of highly experienced personnel and junior Being part of Hyder offers us the chance to not only utilise the consultants whom we have developed in the company since they wider technical capabilities, but also the support functions of left university. Our senior personnel have worked with all of the the group. This will enhance our ability to position ourselves major UK nuclear site licensees across fuel production, defence- within the marketplace while also offering our personnel wider related new build projects, civil power generation (current opportunities for development. In the Company of Women Hyder celebrates National Women in Engineering Day

In recognition of National Women in Engineering Day, event for secondary school children earlier this year, organised by the Women’s Engineering Society on 23 June, the Engineers’ Tea. Hyder’s Gender Diversity Steering Group hosted its first learning, sharing and networking afternoon for our female Two influential guest speakers were also in attendance: technical staff. Women’s Engineering Society leader Benita Mehra, and Jayne Little from Skills4. Benita outlined the origins of WES dating The event, which was led by Steering Group Chair (and HR back to the First World War, and the progress the organisation and Change Director) Chantelle Ludski, and took place has made since. Jayne led a powerful and thought-provoking on Thursday 26 June, provided attendees with an overview of discussion on the ‘Barriers to Career Progression for Women our aims to encourage more diversity in our business. and What We Can Do to Change This’.

Graham Reid opened proceedings and reaffirmed his The event was also an opportunity to introduce LEAP – support for the initiative and the charter which he signed Leadership, Equality and Progression, our new gender diversity in January 2014. Chantelle then updated the attendees of identity and the name of a new Women’s Development the committee’s progress to date, including the internal Programme within Hyder. The aim will be to provide training, RESPECT campaign, the round table debate we co-hosted mentoring and coaching to Hyder’s female technical staff in with New Civil Engineer magazine, and a diversity areas such as presenting, negotiating, and communication. Sector Sustainability Champions Promoting sustainability in all that we do

Providing evidence of strong sustainability capabilities in line with • Provide advice on PSAs and other environmental credentials is increasingly commitments expressed in our Group sustainability issues in projects as important to our clients and helps us Sustainability Framework, and to spread required to win work – it acts as a differentiator understanding through their sector. between us and our main competitors. • Work with Business Directors and PEGs Originally launched in 2011 by Regional One of the primary tasks for the new to identify relevant sector-specific Environmental Management Advisor SSCs will be the Project Sustainability sustainability training Paola Reason, the Sector Sustainability Assessment (PSA), and encouraging Champions (SSC) have officially been Project Managers to help test the new The SSCs will also receive support from reinvigorated this spring 2014 following working model and provide feedback on it. the Green Team, which is led by Paola full support from the Regional Executive and made up predominantly of staff from Team and the Professional Board. The SSCs will also: the Support Services sector.

Your new SSCs are: Benjamin Leng for Rail; • Be the first point of contact for Project Managers: Have your say on David Bartles for Highways; Ian Lovering sustainability issues and maintain the PSA! Contact your SSC with any for Utilities; and Andy Chester for Energy a network of useful in-house contacts feedback. and Environment. The role of the Sector to direct queries Sustainability Champions is to enable Please visit the SSC SharePoint site for Hyder UK to develop and promote our • Collate examples of best practice for bids further information. L-R: Ian Lovering, Denjamin Leng, Andy Chester and David Bartles

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On 7 May 2014, a new service station opened up on the busy M5 motorway in Gloucestershire northbound between Junction 11a and 12. Far from your average services, the new eco-friendly pit-stop for road users is a showcase for organic snacks and artisanal products, and is dedicated to serving the local community as much as its travelling customers.

Hyder’s own ecologists, based in the Stroud office, completed the initial ecological appraisal of the site in February 2008, and carried out further ecology surveys (for bats, and great crested newts) between May and September of the same year. The ecological work on the site was fundamental to the project, as the site borders an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and therefore mitigating the impact on the environment was of particular importance.

Gloucester Services is currently owned and operated by family firm Westmorland Motorway Services Ltd in partnership with the Gloucestershire Gateway Trust. Westmorland is also the driving force behind the award-winning Tebay services in Cumbria. The new services carry the same unique and eco-friendly ethos as Tebay, and are proving to have a similar, if not heightened, success rate. Not your average service station!

Niche capabilities ESR enhances its safety Raising the profile of Hyder’s Water Framework Directive capabilities and risk expertise

Environmental Consultants energy generation of ESR Technology has recently welcomed a new Safety and Risk Stephanie Van De Pette up to 14 hours per day. Technical Director into their fold. Simon Turner, who started on and Alexander Scorey have Our involvement with 5 May 2014, has joined the team from Foster Wheeler, the world’s recently been promoting the Development leading process contractor, after 23 years in various roles in the the newly established Consent Order (DCO) industry, including project manager, group manager for graduate capabilities of the Energy process assisted Natural development, and principal consultant. and Environment sector to Resources Wales (NRW) provide Water Framework in their DCO application Stephanie Simon is currently based at the ESR office in Warrington, but will Alexander Scorey Directive (WFD) advisory submission in 2014. Van De Pette be moving to Abu Dhabi very soon, having kick-started his work in and delivery services. the Middle East with a visit to their offices after one day on the job! The Newport Eastern Dry Dock project involved Of his new position, Simon said: “I am very excited at the opportunity The WFD was adopted across the EU in 2000 to the plough-dredging from the bed of a dry dock to contribute to growing the company in the Middle East region, and Simon Turner protect inland surface waters (rivers and lakes), in Newport into the Lower River Usk, a designated creating an environment for sustainable repeat business.” transitional waters (estuaries), coastal waters Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Site of (to one nautical mile), and groundwater. Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), to bring the dry In his spare time, Simon enjoys all sorts of hobbies including swimming, cycling, scuba diving dock back into use. The team’s robust assessment and ballroom dancing. Now he’s started in the new position as Technical Director, Simon wants to Our services range from undertaking work also had to comply with guidelines learn how to speak ‘fairly decent’ Arabic, and ‘perhaps write another book’. preliminary WFD assessments, to developing a established by the Environment Agency for any case for exemption should a project not comply water body project involving dredging, and was with the WFD. highly commended by the NRW.

Our unique capability within the sector has New ESR website been a key part in some of the most complex projects we have worked on, from minor flood Over the past 12 months the ESR Technology website has been renovated, with an increased defence repair projects to Nationally Significant focus on their members and on ESR’s individual capabilities. These include Oil and Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). Two recent Gas, Utilities, Transport, Industrial, and Space (incorporating ESR Space, which designs examples are the Tidal Lagoon NSIP at Swansea and assembles precision vacuum-compatible mechanical components and mechanisms, Bay and the Newport Eastern Dry Dock. and ESTL, the European Centre of Space Tribology). The new website also offers you the latest news on ESR’s recent projects, and technological innovations and advancements The Tidal Lagoon is the world’s first man-made, within the industry. If you’d like to check out the new and improved ESR website, just visit energy-generating lagoon, with a predicted www.esrtechnology.com. Pump Centre Conference and Exhibition An excellent event

The Pump Centre held its annual flagship conference and exhibition at the International Centre, Telford, on 30 April 2014. The main theme of the conference this year was, “The Future of Fit for Purpose Pumping.” It was predominantly but not exclusively a water industry event, and involves the whole water industry supply chain, attracting principal and senior engineers from a wide range of leading contractors and manufacturers.

Four members of staff from the Utilities sector, Anthony Hitchen, Nigel Dickenson, Jermaine Bernard, and Dan Tonks, attended the event and operated a Hyder stand. It was the only engineering consultancy stand present at the event, and reportedly many of the 800 attendees of the exhibition stopped by to find out more about Hyder and the work we do. L-R: Dan Tonks, Jermaine Bernard and Nigel Dickenson

Associate Technical Director William Day recently took part in the the medieval architects of London Bridge Rochester Bridge Trust’s centenary celebrations by presenting a lecture and Westminster Abbey. on the 1914 reconstruction of the Old Bridge. In June 2012, Hyder was appointed to act as William’s 30 years’ experience in historic structures (he’s an Bridge Engineer to advise on maintaining industry expert!) made him the perfect candidate to represent Hyder and improving the three bridges that cross in the lecture series put on by the trust for the public. His subject: the Medway, which includes, strengthening an overview of the refurbishment and the problems that arose from the Old Bridge and conducting assessments Sir William Cubitt’s original 1856 Victorian cast iron arch bridge, the on both the New Bridge and a service bridge, development of the new design and the changes in the structural and redeveloping the Rochester Esplanade. William Day form since that time.

Since Roman times, a bridge has crossed the River Medway at Rochester. The Trust has been in place since 1399 and has maintained its motto “Publica Privitas” (run privately for the public) ever since. Former engineers include Cubitt, Thomas Telford and Henry Yevele, Lower Thames Crossing Win HA flagship project

Expert The Lower Thames Crossing is a flagship project of the HA to ink the counties of Kent and Essex. It is an important win for the team and reaffirms Hyder’s relationship with the Department for Transport.

in The Highways team will lead the development of a preferred option with support from a multidisciplinary team including Clarie Bond Focus transport planning, environment, ecology, structures, tunnels, and the supporting disciplines. The options being considered include improving the existing crossing and connecting the M2 Claire Bond on forecasting in Kent with the A13 and M25 in Essex. models and champagne... Our work on this project will put us in a strong position for the next stage which will include preliminary design. Hyder has a long history of working on the crossings, including the Dartford Free Flow project Claire Bond is a Principal Transport Planner and Modeller opening in October 2014; barriers at the Dartford Crossing will be currently working on the A63 Castle Street in Hull. The project removed to improve congestion, and motorists will be charged via involves assessing a complex junction using sophisticated number-plate recognition cameras. Free flow charging scheme at Dartford Crossing modelling software and recommending improvements to accommodate increased traffic demands forecasted for five, 10 and 15 years’ time.

At Keele University, Claire studied both English and Geography, where she became interested in transport planning. She landed Winning Design her first job at Hyder and studied part time at Imperial College for an MSc in Transport. She said: “Ten years later I’m still here A477 St Clears to Red Roses lands prestigious award and haven’t looked back! I really enjoy working with clients and seeing the projects I’ve been a part of become reality. To anyone considering their career, I’d advise if you enjoy something, The Highways team recently received the Constructing Excellence Wales Integration & Collaborative Working Award for the A477 St Clears just do it. There’s nothing holding you back.” to Red Roses scheme. The judges commented that the £47m scheme is an exemplar project for the whole industry on how to deliver a landmark project collaboratively. When asked what she would bring with her on a deserted island, Clare said: “Champagne and a Lily Allen CD.” Technical Director Ian Wilson, said: “We created a Partnership Charter to create an environment that allowed the client, Welsh Government to work closely with the supply chain partners to overcome major operational and maintenance shortcomings Success@ of the existing road.” The judges were particularly impressed by the way to internal charter embedded a culture that supported integration and collaboration. If you have a good news story, why not share it! Supporting collaboration Email: [email protected] They said: “It was clear that they were not buzzwords, but a project lifestyle that helped overcome a series of issues.”

BUSTLING TEAM IN BANGALORE

Rameshwar Korivi and the Highways and Transportation team in Bangalore are going from strength to strength.

Since a focused recruitment campaign commenced in June 2013, the team has grown to include more than 90 members of staff working within the Highways Design, Drainage, Structures and Transportation areas – and it’s still growing stronger by the week.

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When Project Manager Pawel Krzyzowski noticed the Paddington New Yard programme was slipping, he took evasive action. He assigned Anastasia Salemi, a graduate civil and structural engineer, based in York, and Ravi Kancherla, a CAD Team Leader and Health and Safety Adviser in Bangalore, to get the project back on track. Thanks to their great communication skills and going the extra mile, within two weeks, they succeeded in their challenge.

Every project is at risk of going off plan, especially when delivery deadlines are tight, and Paddington New Yard was no exception. The whole project is separated into design packages, each with its own design, documentation and checking process. Anastasia and Ravi worked closely every day to ensure that the work was flowing seamlessly between the York and Bangalore teams. Anastasia Salemi

Anastasia explained: “Pawel was clear about what we needed to achieve and we both made a personal commitment to making sure our teams delivered, even if that meant we both had to stay a bit later, or get in a bit earlier. We actually made the time difference work to our advantage. Plus, we kept a good sense of humour at all times.”

According to Ravi: “There will always be challenges to working in different offices, especially across time zones, but the more closely we work together, the fewer challenges we have to overcome. We have Lync calls daily to discuss the progress and deliverables for that day and week. We didn’t assume anything. Even the small details, we’d have a Lync call to discuss them. It ensured better quality and allowed us to meet our challenge.” Ravi Kancherla

Expert in Focus: Shuchi Jain Electrical Excellence A fascination with the science behind what powers trains Jagadish Subbaramaiah and his team

As a Principal Electrification the man behind Paypal, SolarCity and Hyperloop. The electrical team in Bangalore was formed in October Engineer working on “His resilience and leadership skills prove how you 2013 to support the UK Rail and Utilities sectors. the new electrification can face multiple failures and still create things that Since then, they have worked on a number of projects enhancement schemes, can change humanity.” including Bakerloo OPO upgrade, RACE, New Hope and Shuchi Jain works on Doha Expressway ITS system. Team leader Jagadish projects from feasibility Her piece of career advice: “Develop a passion for what Subbaramaiah explained: “Meeting our key stakeholders studies and option you do, maintain a balance in life and have fun along has been an important part of our growth. By them visiting selection to outline and the way. Stay focused and be thorough – the more you us and us visiting them, we have built a good rapport.” Jagadish detailed design. Recently, know, the more powerful you are.” Subbaramaiah Shuchi Jain Shuchi has been involved One particular project, the rewiring of TP huts and with the Stewart’s Lane Depot in Battersea and substations for Network Rail, presented a range of challenges, which the the Clapham Traincare Depot at Clapham Junction. team faced and overcame. To execute the project successfully, the team took the following steps: Shuchi studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Greenwich. She said: “Most • Appointed a technical lead as the single point of contact engineering technologies exist in the background • Undertook regular sharing of information and training to fellow team members and remain unnoticed by people, but are in fact an • Implemented standardised designs important part of our everyday lives. When I was • Reviewed progress at regular intervals studying my degree, I travelled extensively by • Provided the right information at the right time to the right people underground train and was fascinated by the science behind what powered these trains.” The result: the substation project is on track and it is providing the team the opportunity to work on a project from concept to the construction phase. Shuchi’s greatest inspiration is Indira Ghandi, India’s Jagadish said: “The team is proud of the experience gained by executing only female Prime Minister. Professionally, she is these projects and we are gearing up for further growth.” inspired by Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Motors and

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The government’s private sector David Mythen said: “Our scores Congratulations to Jason In his role as Fellow, he will If you know of someone who Thanks to our bidding success procurement partner, UK SBS, highlight the effort we made Grocott, who has become be sharing his expertise might be interested in working rate, we have a number of revealed how the winning to really understand the client. a Fellow of the Permanent and knowledge of Railway in the Rail sector, why not roles to fill in all parts of our bidders scored on its £750m As a result, we knew what they Way Institution. The PWI is Infrastructure Engineering with recommend them for the role business. Contact Vicki White Full Design Team and Project wanted in the design and what becoming an increasingly the industry. Well done for an and receive a reward? for further details. Management Framework. Hyder they were willing to pay for the important part of the railway outstanding achievement! topped the league table in both service.” industry. quality and pricing.

Simon Bradley

Since Simon Bradley came on board as the I really believe these elements dovetail. “I believe we are very fortunate to be working the UK and the Middle East, where we have Managing Director for Utilities, the sector “When we build relationships with our clients, with our GEC. Their level of technical expertise expertise that they need. With the help of the has been in the process of a transformation. and understand what drives their business, and the degree to which they care for their work Utilities SMT, I have developed a pragmatic According to Simon: “I feel like I have a clean we can deliver what they want, and win work. enables us to offer high standards of excellence plan for our business which I know, together, canvas to create a really winning proposition at competitive rates – and in some cases we can deliver.” that appeals to our clients and a strong “When we understand the market and what the extend our capability outside what is currently business our people are proud to be part of. going rate is for the service we provide, we can available in the UK. The more we work together In my first 100 days, I’ve listened to people’s price our work competitively. Be under no the more success we will have. I’m looking ideas and feedback, and used these to come up illusions - the competition within our market forward to my visit later in the year. with a strategy that would take us confidently is fierce. The politicians may be saying that into the future. our economy is turning around, but clients are “One of my favourite quotes is: ‘Leadership One of my favourite quotes is: still weary to part with their cash. They are is action, not position.’ This year, we have a “The strategy needed to revolve around Hyder’s looking for value for money at every turn. number of good opportunities in the pipeline. Leadership is action, not three tenets: key account management, We are placing a greater emphasis on sales position market back pricing and working with the GEC. and seeking opportunities for growth, both in Welsh Water Win A Handley Challenge All systems go! Utilities Graduate Alasdair inspires the next generation

With the contracts signed, the Utilities team The AMP5 regulatory period saw the start Alasdair Handley, a Graduate Engineer The event was a huge is all set to kick start work with Skanska of a shift that is continuing into AMP6 and in the Utilities sector, helped run last success. Alasdair said: on projects that will focus largely on asset beyond - water companies trying to get the year’s Institute of Civil Engineers’ yearly “For me, the highlight management. most out of their existing assets and finding Engineering Team Challenge (ETC), was the response ways to minimise total operational costs. a competition put on by the ICE for over and enthusiasm of During the first four AMP periods, water a decade to encourage Year 9 students to the children. At the companies’ business plans were dominated Ofwat recently encouraged water companies consider a career in engineering. start, we asked for a by the need to meet tough European Union to focus on “long term outcomes”, which it hopes show of hands to see legislation covering issues like wastewater will encourage innovative ways of working that Alasdair snapped up the role of Challenge who wanted to be an Alasdair Handley quality and wildlife habitats. The focus was will deliver services for less money, and with Coordinator. His team was to build an engineer and who knew what a civil engineer on building new facilities, including treatment less impact on the environment and encourage ‘earthquake proof’ tower out of spaghetti and was. When we asked the same questions works, interceptor sewers and outfalls that companies to manage water supplies more marshmallows, and then test the tower on a at the end of the day, the response was would contribute to cleaning up wastewater sustainably. ‘shaking plate’. incredible!” discharge. Working with the ETC organisers to ensure all activities were well coordinated, Alasdair prepared the presentations and instruction transcripts for the entire challenge. The events took place at Cardiff University, Swansea University, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, and the University of South Wales and were attended by over 500 students. Technical Excellence Back to Basics

Hyder is recognised and respected for our technical excellence and expertise – and every now and again, it’s best practice to remind ourselves of the basics. To that end, Andrew Nairne has identified 10 Steps to Technical Excellence. Check them out on the Professional Board Sharepoint Site for easy access. In the meantime, if you have a technical query, a suggestion on how we could improve the technical quality of our work, or a nugget of best practice to share, please contact Andrew or a Technical Director in your local office. Ground Engineering Award Finalist Geotechnical team readies finalist of prestigious competition

The seventh annual Ground It outlined the complexity of the noting the degree of complexity Engineering Awards were held this geotechnical design for this particular within constrained conditions. year on 14 May at the Grosvenor project, specifically the access House Hotel in London. Technical and working restrictions the “It is clear there was a good Director Grahame Bunce was in engineers had to content with whilst collaborative approach to the attendance following the submission conducting piling activities within design, and some innovation in the that he and Ali Wiles, from the the arch structures. The submission selection of means and methods to HyderWSP Geo-tech team, submitted was voted by the judges as a finalist allow work in the arches.” on London Bridge Station for the ‘UK in the category, but sadly did not win. Project with a Geotechnical Value However, the team received excellent over £3M’ category. feedback from the judges, with one

Since the beginning of the year, the UK HR team has been CHANTELLE LUDSKI growing, with new staff joining from across the globe. ANNE EGGINS DAVID HAYNES UK Regional HR and Change Compensation and Regional Recruitment Manager Management Director Benefits Manager The Utilities sector has a new HR Business Partner in Lucy England based in Cardiff. She will be supported by Clare Culling, who is based in Bristol, and who also supports Abi Andrews with VICKI WHITE LYNE BOWEN LUCY ENGLAND Support Services. Rail HR Business Partner Highways HR Business Partner Utilities HR Business Partner Amy Dickens, who is also based in Bristol, joined the business in May, as PA to Chantelle Ludski and Margot Day, our UK Legal Counsel and Company Secretary. ABI ANDREWS CLARE CULLING ALEXANDRA EADES Regional Operations and Utilities and Regional Highways HR Advisor Mariana Mag is our new Learning and Development Energy and Environment Operations HR Advisor Coordinator, and is based in Romania. She can be contacted on HR Business Partner [email protected]. Mariana will be assisting in developing the training plans for the region and the sectors. NADINE PEARSON AMY DICKENS JOCELYN RABORAR These are developed out of the information submitted in your PDs. Energy and Environment HR and Legal Personal Assistant Recruitment Assistant and Rail HR Assistant We also have two members of the GEC in Manila as part of the team. They are Marge Ocampo, who is an HR Officer, and Jocelyn Raborar, who is a Recruitment Consultant. If you have a more general enquiry, you can MARGE OCAMPO MARIANA MAG always contact the team at HR Assistant Learning and Development [email protected], Coordinator or for more information you can visit the HR SharePoint site. In Focus: Enhancing Fantastic Clare Denton bidding Facilities Clare Denton The Central Bidding Support Team A big thank you to a dynamic duo Clare Denton was promoted to Accounts Clare is currently studying for the welcomes two new members in who are responsible for improving Payable Manager in the Finance team in Association of Chartered Certified March 2014. Clare has worked in Hyder Accountants (ACCA) qualification Cardiff and Bangalore our working environment since she finished school, originally at the University of South Wales. in Administration before moving to The ACCA is one of several professional the Accounts Payable team. Since then, routes for an accountant to qualify by being open to new responsibilities, – as well as passing technical exam Stacy Nicklin has recently Dianne Kennaird is the UK Facilities she has progressed to her current papers there are also standards to meet joined Emma Lloyd’s Manager, as well as the London position. in professionalism and business ethics. Central Bid Support Team Office Manager. She is currently in Cardiff as Business focusing on a number of our UK In her new role, Clare took on a big Clare attends University classes Development Co-ordinator. properties to enhance our working challenge. There was a significant one full day per week, fitting in her Stacy previously spent environment for staff and make backlog of supplier invoice processing, studying around four full days at Hyder. nine years in a similar role them more welcoming to clients. which Clare tackled very quickly, She enjoys the variety and challenges Stacy Nicklin within WYG. Since joining The London and Bristol offices are Dianne Kennaird engaging the support of the Finance and that come with working in the finance in May, Stacy has worked two recent projects. PAC teams to re-engineer the process team, and now especially within her on bids for the rail, energy and to improve this valuable service to new role as Accounts Payable Manager, and environment and Clare Letman is based in the our business. the responsibility that comes with the highways sector. Warrington office as UK Estates ever-changing post. Manager. With a professional Joseph Pereira also joined background in Facilities the team as Graphic Designer Management, Clare moved into in Bangalore. He will be Estates Management in Hyder to Share your story working closely with Senior help ensure our properties are Graphic Designer Jason best suited to support Hyder’s Clare Letman If you have a good news story, why not share it! Jeffrey on bid documents, business strategy. Email: [email protected] marketing collateral Joseph Pereira and future Inside Hyder newsletters! YOU’RE HIRED!

Welcome, IT’s new apprentices The IT team recently appointed Sam has previously worked Thomas Stabbins, who joined on presence really intrigued me, two new apprentices. in Telecoms for Virgin Media, 16 June, is based in the Bristol and after further research on Sam Longhurst, who joined and applied to Hyder because office, working in the Network the projects you work on, I had on 12 May, is working in the of both the size and variety and Infrastructure team. to apply.” Warrington office as an IT of the work that is undertaken support technician, from by Hyder. When asked what he Thomas has just completed his building computers to installing liked most about IT, Sam said: A Levels, including one in IT, new software, working with IT “I liked the fact that within IT, and will be continuing with his field engineer Colin Helsby. no two days are ever the same. studies alongside his new role. Welcome to the team Sam Longhurst Thomas said: “Hyder’s global Thomas Stabbins

The contents of the Inside Hyder newsletter are intended for internal use only and shall not in any way be reproduced or distributed outside of Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited without written permission from the Hyder Communications Team (copyright Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited). SPOTLIGHT ON 9 ‘HYDERISE’ YOUR HOLIDAYS As you plan your get-aways this summer, why not check out some of Hyder’s great projects at the same time? Below are just a few interesting examples of where Hyder is contributing to our local environment

Bike Park Wales, Gethin Woods, Stirling, Scotland Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales Hyder recently designed an urgent bridge replacement in central Stirling. Complications arose prior to construction, when it was Hyder contributed to this World Class discovered that the site was near by of the famous 13th century mountain biking facility, acting on behalf of Battle of Stirling Bridge. Permission was eventually granted by the Forestry Commission to seek tenders from Stirling Council. specialist recreation park designers who had the experience to deliver. The city oozes history. Places to visit include Stirling Castle, home of Mary Queen of Scots, Bannockburn Heritage Centre, BikePark Wales is the UK’s first full scale the site of the battle between William Wallace and King Robert mountain bike park, with trails from the the Bruce in 1314 and the National Wallace Monument. serene to the extreme, providing an option for any ability. If you don’t have your own kit, the on-site shop makes it easy for you to rent or purchase the gear when you arrive.

Swansea Bay, Wales Manchester

Swansea Bay will soon be home to a tidal energy lagoon Over the years, Manchester Victoria Station became very run because of its large tidal range - the distinguishing down, but thanks to a major redevelopment project, known as the feature of the Bay - to generate renewable energy with Northern Hub, it will soon become a gateway to the North. Hyder a rated capacity of 240 MW. Hyder is currently working is currently designing the major transport interchange with three on the environmental aspect of the project, and will interlinking elements: a tram operated by Transport for Greater be producing a Habitats Regulations Assessment Manchester, a train station operated by Network Rail and the (HRA) due to the potential presence of, and effect on, Manchester Arena managed by SMG Europe. mobile qualifying species (fish and birds). A stunning feature of the station will be the huge Swansea is Wales’ Waterfront City with its 5 mile ETFE roof that is large enough to house an Airbus Swansea Bay beach. The different beaches within 380. The original 1844 roof was designed by Swansea Bay, each with their own name, offer a Hyder’s own Charles Fox and was described as “the variety of activities. Aberavon Beach is popular with largest roof in the Kingdom”. Well worth a visit! surfers due to its high breaker waves. Mumbles Beach, which sits neatly between Swansea and Bracelet Bay, is buzzing in the summer. Just around the corner from the Mumbles is the Gower Peninsula, the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1956.

Suffolk Coast, Suffolk

Located to the south of the Suffolk Coast National Nature reserve is the current Sizewell A and B nuclear power stations, and the proposed site for Sizewell C. Hyder is the ecology consultant producing Stage 1 and Salcombe, Devon Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London 2 consultation documentations and the Environmental Statement. Previously home to London’s 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is overflowing with family friendly The Suffolk Coast is populated by quaint seaside activities. The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) is leading towns and loads of wildlife, including otters, the transformation of the former Olympic Park to include beautiful deer, natterjack toads, and over 280 recorded parklands, waterways, world-class sporting venues, arts and events. Hyder bird species. worked with LLDC’s predecessor, the Olympic Delivery Authority’s Planning Decisions Team (ODA PDT), in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics and On the Suffolk Coastline, you’ll find the seaside now advises on the environmental impact and transport planning. town of Aldeburgh, home to the iconic beach sculpture, ‘The Scallop’, by famous artist Maggi Check out the stunning views Hambling CBE, not to mention the best fish and over the park and across chip shop in the country. Hyder recently undertook structural improvements of Salcombe London’s famous skyline from Fish Quay, to create a new quay wall whilst securing the prevalent the 375ft-high ArcelorMittal structure, thus maintaining the shellfish industry within Orbit tower. If you fancy Salcombe, worth £2.2m to the local economy. The team, led by something a little closer to Patrick Valvona, created a complex 3D model of the quay structure the ground, there is plenty to optimise design whilst minimising the environmental impact. to explore in the 560 acres of The town of Salcombe offers just about everything you want from parkland, including cycling a bustling seaside metropolis: fresh, locally sourced shellfish for and art trails, as well as the your evening meal; sandy beaches, with rock pools for the children child-friendly Tumbling Bay and an abundance of water sports for adventurous types. Playground.

Following the genesis of the Steps To Excellence Programme, the STEP Board has been busy working with HR to implement a meaningful graduate development programme for our trainees, the next leaders of Hyder. Here are just a few updates on what has been going on… Message from Site office rep

the STEP Chair In addition to being a member of the STEP Board representing the London Bridge Station co-located site office, Miguel Hijano has also taken on the role of STEP Rep for all site office trainees. If you are a trainee working in a site office and you have any STEP related questions, please contact Miguel. Miguel Hijano When I began as Chair I wanted to create a programme that new recruits want to be a part Trainees and training STEP Ambassador of. With the annual conference, the training seminars, and the An ongoing programme of events Have you got what it takes? rebranding of STEP, to name just a few benefits, we now have an excellent (and industry In its first year, the STEP training programme is already In August, the search for next year’s STEP Ambassador will recognised) scheme in place. considered a success, offering modules such as project commence. The winning candidate will sit on the STEP Board The changes have occurred management, finance, and commercial awareness. Graham Reid for 12 months, will attend and represent Hyder at recruitment through the hard work of the recently gave a three hour seminar on Hyder’s ‘Strategy, events, and will be part of the selection panel for next year’s STEP Reps and HR, to whom I’d Visions, and Values’, which was very well received. If you are competition. David Ord like to say a massive thank you. programmed to attend, keep an eye out for your invite from If you are a current Hyder Trainee with enthusiasm, a goal you HR… upcoming modules include topics such as contractual want to achieve in the coming year, and are keen to encourage awareness and key account management – both critical areas people into the industry, you could be the perfect candidate. of our business. Watch for details on how to apply. STEP Inside Mark your calendars! A day in the life of… STEP Conference: 7 November 2014

The STEP Board has launched ‘STEP inside’, a feature written The 2014 STEP conference will be held this year in the by the STEP Board representatives from each office to shine Cardiff office and will include dinner and an overnight a light on what it’s like to be a Hyder trainee working in their stay. All STEP trainees who have been with Hyder office, or particular team. So far, Andrew Leith has written for fewer than two years will be invited to join an article about an average day in PCS, and Stephanie Van De the STEP Board for the event that promises to top last Pette has written about her daily routine with the EIA team year’s gathering. The agenda includes a guest keynote in London. Keep your eyes on the intranet for the latest STEP speaker and workshops facilitated by the Senior Inside feature! Management Team from all sectors. Invites will be sent out in August - watch your inbox!

SPOTLIGHT ON Training our future leaders Hyder UK’s ASDP

During three days in June, five of Hyder UK’s future leaders went on an intensive training course in Dubai, having applied for and been accepted onto the Accelerated Skills Development Programme. Open to employees from all regions, the ASDP provides highly motivated individuals with the opportunity to develop their management and leadership skills. Principal Utilities Engineers Clare Bursnoll and Matt Coombs were joined by Regional Reporting Manager Matt Dowers, Principal Archaeologist in Environment Jenny Wylie and Principal Structural Utilities Engineer Carlos De Freitas.

The course began bright and early on Monday morning with a workshop with Ivor Catto about Hyder’s global strategy, followed by an afternoon session on Middle East operations from Country Manager and Regional Marketing Director Caroline O’Halloran. The second and third days consisted of challenging training sessions focused on competency building and development in areas such as problem solving, client and stakeholder management, and building relationships.

Whilst there was no time programmed in for sightseeing, the UK ASDP’ers independently arranged to visit, and experience, the infamous Burj Khalifa. When travelling from the airport to the hotel it was pointed out how many Hyder buildings and structures they passed, further emphasising Hyder’s presence in the region. L-R: Jenny Wylie, Clare Bursnoll, Matt Dowers, Matt Coombs and Carlos De Freitas

Professional Board Bulletin Balance brings benefits

The Professional Board recognises that balanced businesses spark innovation, drive development and produce better results. As such, it supports Hyder’s Leadership, Equality and Progression initiative.

NICKY HARTLEY CAROLINE NICKSON EMMA HERBERT Technical Director, Energy & Environment Senior Engineer, Utilities Graduate Engineer, Utilities

I’m currently working on a range of I’m currently working on two small I’m currently working on three projects at the moment, the largest Sewage Treatment Works upgrades projects: the design of a new 100m3 being the Environmental Impact and the early investigation stage storage tank and possible upgrade Assessment for the River Humber of the Plymouth Bathing Waters of the existing pumping station to Gas Pipeline Replacement Project. scheme to improve the overall facilitate the connection of 350 I am also on a secondment to quality of the bathing water. new dwellings in Ottery St Mary; the National Grid as a Contract Consents design of a new surface water sewer Officer that requires me to manage the consents process Working on a Magnox nuclear decommissioning scheme diversion to serve an existing development, and on site for multiple projects including Overhead Lines, cables and in 2012 has been one of my most engaging projects. investigations in Perranporth to reduce flooding in the area. substations. We provided the civils support and had to design the pipework and infrastructure to support a major part My most technically engaging project to date was the design The most technically engaging project I’ve worked on of the decommissioning process. The pipework was double of two sewage storage tanks in Liskeard for South West is the A487 Porthmadog bypass, a detailed design and contained and one pipe in particular contained nuclear fuel Water’s (SWW) AMP5 Bathing Waters Scheme. The objective construction project that included the delivery of an element debris which needed to be transferred to 200m of the scheme was to ensure that SWW met their obligations effective and robust environmental design within a highly to another part of the plant. under their AMP5 programme and to satisfy the environment constrained and designated environment – all within a Agency’s requirements in respect of effluent discharges tight timescale. Lessons learnt: A) Make sure the brief/scope and into the East Looe Bathing Waters. responsibilities are clear at the outset and if not, develop Top tip: The ability to negotiate effectively with all and agree with the client asap. B) don’t expect to have all Tip tip: Ideas make the project. Bring something to the stakeholders to produce the desired result (on this project, of the answers but know to speak to other experienced table and never be afraid to speak up. the designs for infrastructure such as a new environmental engineers to discuss thoughts and where to find expertise. overbridge by the agreed timescales) was critical.

Cross cultural awareness More news...

As we work more and more closely with the GEC, having an understanding of the similarities and differences between the two cultures will help us to deliver better results. Below is a list of some Upcoming technical seminars of the main Indian holidays that our colleagues observe. One of the ways in which we promote our technical excellence with our prospective and MAKARA SANKRANTHI It is a harvest festival. existing clients is by hosting technical seminars which count towards CPD. Below is list of the upcoming seminars. If you have any clients who you think might be interested, HOLI Holi is a spring festival also known as the festival of colours or the contact Malia Brown. festival of love.

MAY DAY May 1 is an ancient Northern Hemisphere spring festival, and coincides with International Workers’ Day. Highways 3 September

INDEPENDENCE DAY Observed annually on 15 August, a national holiday commemorating Given Graham Dalton’s vision to improve our motorway network to accommodate for India’s Independence from Great Britain. the increasing capacity and reduce congestion, the HA’s partners need to ensure that efficiency, safety and delivery is at the heart of the way they do business. Our seminar GANESHA CHATHURTHI Ganesha Chaturthi is the Hindu festival celebrated on the birthday will look at the ways that the collaborative partnership, the M4 Alliance, is working (rebirth) of the lord Ganesha. to deliver the HA’s ambitious plans.

GANDHI JAYANTHI Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday celebrated in India to mark the occasion of the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the “Father of the Nation”. Utilities seminar 9 September

DASARA / AYUDHA POOJA Dasara, derived from the Sanskrit Dasha-hara meaning “remover of Entitled ‘Managing Assets in an Uncertain World’, our first cross sector seminar will look bad fate”, is among the most important festivals celebrated in India. at how we can advise clients to manage aging assets. Using case studies it will look at how to avoid costly asset failures, prioritise investment and understand failure root DIWALI Diwali also known as the “festival of lights”, is an ancient Hindu causes and prevent recurrence. festival celebrated in autumn every year.

CHANDRAMANA UGADI Yugâdi,is the New Year’s Day for the people of the Deccan region of India.

NEWS IN BRIEF

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As you will know already, Hyder has two new sponsored charities for the 2014/15 On the 29 May it was announced that thousands of families living and financial year; Alzheimer’s Research UK and the British Lung Foundation! working on the Smokey Mountain dumpsite in Manila were being evicted, We’re less than four months into our official fundraising for the charities and and the PCF clinic demolished. already lots of cake sales, Easter egg raffles and extreme challenges have taken Senior Ecologist Laura Cawley took action and signed up for one of the eight place! available spaces PCF had in The Colour Run in London on Sunday 1 June. Keep your eyes peeled for the charity events calendar that will be in all She said: “I first got involved with PCF last year when I helped organise the UK offices soon, detailing all sorts of events coming up over the next couple Twelve Days of Christmas Campaign. With two young children of my own, of months that you can get involved with, such as the Great London Swim on the work they do to support some of the poorest children and families in the 30 August, the Tough Mudder Northwest on 13 -14 September, and the Pyrenees Philippines resonated very deeply with me.” Snow Shoe Challenge on 3 February 2015! Watch this space! The Colour Run, billed as ‘the happiest 5k on the planet’, is a five kilometre, To share any ideas or for more information contact Bethany Gent or Malia Brown. un-timed race, where thousands of participants are doused from head to toe in different colours at each kilometre. Through her great efforts, Laura has managed to raise over £600 for PCF, which will help towards the Commonwealth Chess current crisis in Manila. Congratulations, Laura! Championship Challenge

Senior Planning Engineer in PCS, Steven Brown, represented his country recently in the 2014 Commonwealth Chess Championships. Steven, who has played chess since the age of 14, was joined by competitors from around the globe in Glasgow from 30 June to 8 July.

Steven explains his motivation for entering this year: “The main reason I entered the tournament was because it is being held in Glasgow. I consider myself as an amateur who has occasionally won some tournaments, but there are few chances to play in such an event in the city where you were born.”

Steven was sure to do some preparation before the tournament began by scrutinising the top players’ games, most of which are published online. Although Steven didn’t win, he had this to say of the competition: “It was an absolutely amazing experience to take part and meet, and play chess with, so many people from all over the world. The games themselves were challenging - the shortest one that I played was 3 and ½ hours – but I thoroughly enjoyed myself throughout the competition.” Congratulations, Steven! Laura and children Going the extra mile Skydive success for Alzheimer’s Three Peaks Challenge Team

In the first three months of fundraising for our two new charities, staff at Hyder have already gone above and beyond to show their enthusiasm for taking part in extreme fundraising challenges. These are ‘Going the distance for Alzheimer’s’ Wales Three Peaks challenge, Phil Ramskill’s Leeds half-marathon, and Dan De La Hey’s 100 mile run from Richmond, London, to Oxford. ‘Going the distance for Alzheimer’s’, a team of six Highways engineers from the Birmingham office, took on the three highest peaks in Wales in just 24 hours, raising just Teodora Banci under £1,000. After spending the night nearest the first peak (Pen y Fan), the team arose on the Saturday morning at 2:00am to begin their ascension around 3:30am. Assistant Teodora Banci, Facilities Co-ordinator in the London office, decided to take part in Bridge Engineer Rob said: “A couple of us found the first hill a shock to the system, the annual Young Epilepsy skydive day on 30 March 2014. Teodora had previously but managed Cadair Idris much better.” They successfully made it to the top and back of taken part in the gardening away days at the Young Epilepsy educational centres, Phil Ramskill and his daughter Pen y Fan, Cadair Idris, and Snowdon. Congratulations to the whole team! St Piers School and College. She was touched by what a hugely positive impact the facilities make to young people with the condition, and their families, and ESR Associate Business Director Phil Ramskill ran the Leeds half-marathon on May 11 with decided she wanted to do anything she could to help support the charity. his daughter in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK. Phil and his daughter smashed their £100 fundraising target by an additional £285. Three cheers for the Ramskills! On the day, Teodora arrived early and had to wait in anticipation before it was her turn to jump. After getting to know the other fundraisers and supporters On May 3, Bristol-based Ecologist Dan De La Hey took on the mammoth Thames Path there, and some mental preparation, Teodora took the plunge and completed her 100 mile challenge, running from London to Oxford, for two charities: Alzheimer’s skydive. In total, she raised over £400 for Young Epilepsy. Research UK, and the Piers Simon Appeal. The run, which is the equivalent of just under four marathons, has to be completed in less than 28 hours for it to be legitimate, Don’t forget to check the Hyder/Young Epilepsy justgiving page monthly to see if your and usually only attracts around 300 competitors per year. He raised over £1,000 in Seizure Awareness Card number has been drawn for the prize! Well done, Teodora! fundraising for his fantastic efforts. Well done, Dan! Daniel de la Hey Upcoming events:

City cycling: Challenor’s challenge: On Sunday 10 August 2014, a team of eight Hyder employees will be tackling Technical Director Katie Bromley-Challenor has volunteered herself to take part in a skydiving challenge for Alzheimer’s Research UK the RideLondon-Surrey 100, starting in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, later this year. Katie, who nominated the charity this year following the sad passing of her mother to the condition last year, feels then following a 100-mile route on closed roads through the capital and into very strongly about contributing to the fundraising. She has been thoroughly supporting staff members who have already been raising Surrey’s stunning countryside. Hyder UK Managing Director Graham Reid will money for the charity. Keep your eyes peeled on the UK intranet for ways that you can show your support to Katie! be taking part, alongside Hyder Group Finance Director Russell Down, Principal Ecologist Robin Jones, Priciple Bridge Engineer Adam Smith, Technical Director Gary Hicks, Graduate Utilities Engineer David Ord, Principal Engineer Marcus Half-marathon hero: Big Walk: Schodorf, and Transport Modeller Fiachra de Bhulbh. The team are riding to Environmental consultant Bobby Wilson will be running two half- As part of Hyder’s Wellness initiative, and also to raise money raise money for Young Epilepsy, a charity that, in March 2014, Hyder UK won a marathons later this year, one in August, and one in October, and for this year’s two excellent charities, there will be a UK-wide Corporate Partner Champion’s Award for 2013/14. has opted to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Watch this ‘Big Walk’ organised later in the year. Watch the intranet for Find out how they got on in the next issue of Inside Hyder! space for details of how you can sponsor her! more details!