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Renewable & Sustainable Energy Consultancy

Ari Liddell

Technical Services Director

Ari is a chartered mechanical engineer with extensive experience in wind energy and solar projects including project management, owner’s engineer, technical due diligence for banks and investors, turbine procurement and wind resource assessment. Ari led the development of the global Advisory Services Team for Wind Prospect. She is currently the project manager for a range of wind and solar projects including Blue Gem Wind, Project Grape SolarSallachy Wind Farm and Douglas West Extension. 

Corinne Goff

People, Culture and Safety Director

Corinne is an experienced SHEQ professional with extensive managerial, risk management, investigative and advisory experience. With a proven track record of over 20 years across multiple industries including renewable energy; civil engineering; manufacturing; utilities (electric and media); building construction and housing maintenance.

 

Gareth Howell

Construction Director

Gareth has over 30 years’ experience within the Civil Engineering industry, covering a wide range of engineering design, infrastructure and energy construction projects. A lead of multi-disciplinary teams, managing stakeholder participation through all stages of project delivery, specializing in technically challenging schemes, where ground, topography and environmental conditions require innovative solutions.

 

 

 

Jamie Cornish

Managing Director and Founder

Jamie is a civil, mechanical and renewable energy engineer with over 30 years’ experience in renewables.  

Jamie has managed the procurement, design and construction of over 45 renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, hydro and hybrid energy schemes. In addition to managing the construction process, as Owner’s Engineer and Principal Designer, Jamie has acted as Bank’s Engineer on a number of large renewable energy schemes and advised Employers on the technical aspects of renewable energy projects. He is a Chartered Engineer and holds the CREST Renewable Energy Technologies MSc. 

Erin Lachs

Head of Electrical Engineering

Erin is Our Footprints’ Electrical Engineering Manager, fulfilling the roles of Electrical Engineer and Project Manager. He has significant experience in the design and management of renewable power generation and electrical distribution network construction projects, with extensive experience in design of LV, MV and HV electrical networks, design of renewable power generation systems, specification of detailed protection and control schemes, specification and procurement of LV to HV equipment and development of power system studies.  

Mike Davis

Head of Construction

Mike specialises in Project Management and Health and Safety. Mike is a Chartered Engineer a member of ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers), and a Registered Member of the Association for Project Safety and Principal Designer accredited. Mike has managed the delivery of over 18 renewable energy projects – including on- and offshore-wind, solar, and battery storage – and his experience enables him to turn his hand to any project role. 

Agnès Fontaine

Head of Advisory & Project Manager

Agnés has 18+ years’ of global experience in renewable energy engineering, is fluent in three languages and is a certified European Engineer and Chartered Engineer. Her experience spans a broad spectrum of renewable energy technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar and BESS technologies, with a talent for guiding remote international teams.  

Agnés specialises in coordinating technical due diligence for renewable projects worldwide. Her skills range from financial model reviews, noise studies, energy yield assessments to optimising wind turbine performance. 

 

ROB CLUNAS

Head of Business Development

Having completed a BSc in Green Technology and having always had a keen interest in renewables, Rob brings a diverse range of skills to the team. Rob is well versed in  drafting comprehensive and technical funding bids to secure 6 and 7 figure grants from various sources including UK government, local authorities and corporate partners in line with their ESG/CSR policies. He has helped deliver several multimillion pound capital projects all with an element of renewables.  

Cassandra Hope

Head of Business Management

Cassie has worked in the Renewable industry for over 15 years’

With a background in Administration and Marketing, Cassie is responsible for the day to day smooth running of the business overseeing marketing, finance, HR including securing UK visa sponsorship licences, policies and procedures including the ISO 9001 accreditation and general administration support.

 

Jonathan Lees

Technical Operations Co-Ordinator

With a background in Aerospace Engineering, Jon is capable in ensuring quality from the beginning to the end of a project. Engaged in the Our Footprints Graduate Training Programme, Jon is experienced in site and construction management, stakeholder liaison and upholding high H&S standards. He has experience in both leading teams and working in challenging locations, providing a diverse set of skills.

 

RICHARD LOWE

Project Manager and Mentor

A confident team leader with 20 years’ experience in developing and delivering energy projects in the public and private sectors. A solar PV specialist, proficient in the design, procurement, financing and delivery of complex programmes of low carbon technologies. Experience includes project management for the delivery of PV solar project from conception, through development, pre-construction (including design and planning), construction, to operation, as well as project managing the appointed principal contractor – reviewing RAMS, appointing clerk of works/ employer’s agent, monitoring key risks to achieving the contracted programme. 

Paul Burrell

Project Manager

Paul is an experienced renewable energy project manager and is accomplished in project development from feasibility through to planning and financial management, procurement, installation and operation and maintenance. Client and stakeholder liaison are key skill sets of Paul and he has delivered multiple successful renewable energy projects.  

Rebecca Sykes

Project Manager

Rebecca is a technical specialist in ecologically centred design thinking, hydrodynamics and offshore wind.  She is currently project managing a Scottish Wind Farm as part of Owner’s Engineer and Principal Designer works.  

Bex has a wealth of knowledge in offshore renewables having supported the certification and assurance processes for a floating wind turbine developers and developed an engineering concept design for the retrieval of marine plastic pollution in the Pacific for an international consultancy. 

 

 

 

Juan Fernandez Morilla

Project Manager

Juan has over 10 years’ experience in delivering Solar PV, Wind, Hydro and Biomass projects. Juan has a great track record of ensuring projects run to budget, quality, safety, scope and time constraints. He has managed multiple wind farm projects through pre-development and development phases, collaboration with planning and legal teams, as well as solar PV projects from system design to commission phase.

 

 

 

JONNEY WISE

Site Agent

A focused and flexible person, having worked in some very challenging environments including for HM Armed Forces, Private Security, Commercial Deep Sea Diver and LGV Driver.  Jonney has both GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT) which covers Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and bolt tightening as well as Basic Safety Training (BST) ensuring he is well placed to undertake Wind Turbine inspections. 

BRUCE COOPER

Site Agent

Bruce is a dedicated Site Agent with extensive experience in civil engineering and construction, ensuring compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements.

He strives to create a culture that prioritises Quality, Good Communication and a high level of Health and Safety on site, maintaining close and effective relationships with Clients, Stakeholders and the Site Management, conducting joint site visits and providing proactive support and guidance to site teams.

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ALAN STEWART

Site Agent

Alan Stewart is a highly experienced operational wind and asset management professional with a strong track record of supporting multidisciplinary teams and coordinating complex site-based workstreams across generation assets. With a career rooted in the hands-on management of operational wind farms, Alan brings a practical, solutions-focused approach to programme delivery, contractor coordination, and HSE compliance in operational environments. Alan has delivered the Site Agent role on several sitesdemonstrating effective communication, technical knowledge and field-based delivery experience.

Abu-Dujana Hadi

Project Engineer

Abu has four years’ experience in planning, installations, construction management, due diligence, and O&M of solar and wind energy projects including site agent experience. Adept at managing day-to-day site operations, client-contractor relations management, performing engineering site inspections, developing budgets, and providing valuable support to customers. He develops and maintains complex project plans, risk registers, and expertise in contract management (FIDIC).  

 

Lewis Whitmarsh

Assistant Project Manager/Site Agent

Lewis, an Aerospace Engineering graduate, is Site Agent and Assistant Project Manager, currently working on Lairg II wind farm. With a focus on wind energy systems, project management, and quality management, he brings both technical knowledge and hands-on experience to his role. Lewis thrives as a supportive team player, ensuring seamless collaboration and effective problem-solving in dynamic environments.

 

 

 

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MIGUEL ANGEL PANS CASTILLO

Assistant Project Manager & Trainee H&S Advisor

Miguel has an Integrated Master’s degree (MEng) in Chemical Engineering awarded by the University of Valencia, Spain, and a PhD in Chemical and Environmental Engineering awarded by the University of Zaragoza, Spain. His PhD research was focused on hydrogen production with CO2 capture by steam reforming of CH4coupled with a Chemical-Looping Combustion system. After his PhD, Miguel worked 3 years as a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Nottingham.

 

ANNE-MARIE SMITH

Health and Safety Manager

Annie is an experienced SHEQ professional with extensive managerial, site support, investigative and advisory experience. With a proven track record of over 17 years across multiple industries from private sector, Tier 1 Construction contractor, central and local government, 3rd sector including renewable energy; utilities (media); building construction and housing maintenance. Significant experience in duty holder for key ‘Big Six’ compliance duties. 

ALLYSON SAVAGE

Health, Safety and Business Services Manager

A Health, Safety and Wellbeing specialist with over 10 years of industrial experience.

Allyson is a health and safety professional who began her H&S role within the renewable industry before moving to the gas industry (gas distribution) as part of the EH&S Strategy team, and also having some involvement in the hydrogen project, before moving to help establish the Occupational Health team into the business and focusing more on the health & wellbeing of colleagues and external customers.

Ruth Kemsley

Senior Electrical Engineer

Ruth is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer, with 18 years’ experience in a wide range of roles in renewable electrical engineers, including design and construction, project management, consultancy, research, product development and in-service support. Ruth has a comprehensive understanding of electrical, mechanical and control aspect of power systems, particularly design and practical implementation of renewable off-grid systems, and grid-connected wind farms. 

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LEWIS JOHNSTONE

Electrical Engineering Consultant

Lewis is an engineering consultant and project manager with a range of experience in renewable energy and sustainability projects.   

Lewis has experience in consultancy services for low carbon heating, EV charging, energy systems, Solar and BESS projects. A team player with excellent communication skills, Lewis is accomplished in stakeholder communication, project management and project delivery. 

Graeme Brown

Geotechnical, Civil and Structural Engineer

Graeme is a Geotechnical, Structural and Civil Engineering expert, with over 15 years’ International experience across the energy industry. Confident working to British as well as Canadian standards, delivering interpretive design reports and designing wind turbine generation foundations for wind farms.

 

MATT STUART

CAD Designer

Matt is a Design Engineer with over twenty years of experience in the civil engineering field. He has worked across drainage, highways, structures, earthworks, and architectural design. Matt has worked on a variety of renewable projects, including wind, solar and associated battery storage systems. He is a proven problem solver with excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering optimal solutions for complex engineering challenges.