Specialist Hydraulic Modelling
Consultancy, Services and Solutions
Consultancy, Services and Solutions
We pride ourselves on a team of highly experienced modellers and civil engineers who offer a bespoke collaborative and pragmatic approach.
After his graduate position at a small consultancy did an 8 year stint at Haswell Consulting Engineers and Severn Trent, then moved to Mouchel (now WSP) followed by Grontmij and has spent the last ten years supporting Anglian Water working with the @One Alliance modelling team with capital delivery projects mainly solving flooding and growth issues as well as serving the wider business in other areas.
In recent years Vish has taken a keen interest in optimisation software and strategies to help the wastewater modelling industry utilise AI technologies to increase efficiencies, he is also keen to implement and promote sustainable environmentally friendly options as much as possible with clients to help aid the fight against climate change and increase sustainability.
In his spare time enjoys helping to manage a youth cricket team, is involved with his children's school life on the PTA and as a governor, volunteers with the guide dogs association to help raise guide dogs, enjoys cycling, going to the gym and outdoor activities with his family at weekends.
John pioneered the use of computer modelling in the late 1980s for drainage network analysis and has maintained his position at the cutting edge of practical software application, using Innovyze products, throughout his career to the present day.
The first 10 years of his career were spent in Local Authority working on Strategic Planning and Capital Investment Solution projects for Yorkshire Water and Severn Trent Water. In 1997 he became an independent consultant working nationally across the UK for such clients as MoD, Scottish Water, Anglian Water and internationally for such clients as Melbourne Water and Sydney Water in Australia and Watercare in New Zealand.
As a specialist he has worked for the majority of International Water Industry Consultants such as Stantec, Jacobs, AECOM, RPS and Mott MacDonald. He was registered as an Incorporated Engineer with the UK Engineering Council in 1999 and is a Chartered Water and Environmental Manager with CIWEM.
John is a current member of CIWEM's Professional Standards Team (interviewing candidates for chartership). He is also a peer reviewer for submissions to the CIWEM Journal.
In his spare time John is an active Green Party member, a keen mycologist and marathon runner.
After graduating from Imperial College of London Yan spent 10 years working with Black & Veatch (now Binnies) where she successfully delivered the drainage area plan (DAP) for Anglian Water in AMP4, the Bathing Water programme for Southern Water in AMP5 and the Southern Water DAP in AMP6.
Yan joined Southern Water in 2016 and further developed her career and leadership. She achieved her Chartership with CIWEM in 2019 and successfully managed the Southern Water DWMP framework option development and appraisal phase and shellfish project for AMP7. She also has solid knowledge and experience in 2D integrated catchment modelling, flood risk modelling and river modelling using InfoWorks ICM.
Yan takes a keen interest in WINEP UPM projects integrating river models with urban drainage models.
Outside work, Yan plays the piano, enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, cycle touring and golfing. She completed approximately 100miles cycle touring around Hampshire and Isle of Wight in 2018.
After two positions in France and Belgium he joined the British Water Industry in 2017 at Richard Allitt Associates as a hydraulic modeller. Ben worked on the Wessex Water framework carrying out model build, verification and optioneering work. Ben joined Hydroinformatics in 2021 to support the Anglian Water model maintenance team.
In his free time Benoit enjoys cycling and is an active member of the Alpine Mountaineering Club.
After graduating at Leeds University Ben held positions at a number of consultancies completing projects primarily for United Utilities, he moved to MWH (now Stantec) in 2011 and has spent the last ten years supporting United Utilities, Southern Water and Yorkshire Water.
In his time there Ben spent three years on secondment with United Utilities focusing on capital delivery projects, he then took a year's secondment to the Stantec office in Pune, India, where he trained a team of graduates in model build and verification. In 2016, on the back of these achievements, Ben became chartered with The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management. More recently Ben has been a key part of the successful delivery of the Southern Water drainage area plans and the progression of YWS Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans (DWMPs).
In his free time, Ben enjoys spending time with his family, renovating houses, and exercising outdoors.
James has a MEng and PhD from Imperial College in Civil and Environmental Engineering. James has an early experience working for Binnie (previously Black and Veatch) on urban drainage network modelling projects for Southern Water, British Airports Authority, Northen Ireland Water and Thames Water. James then took up position as a team lead and senior modeller (between 2006 and 2012) at the Anglian @One Alliance working a wide range of projects which include CSO and STW compliance, flood mitigation, growth and planning schemes.
After leaving the Alliance, between 2014 and 2016, James led a team to develop the first urban drainage model for the whole of Singapore for the Public Utilities Board Singapore. Over the last 10 years James has been leading and working on projects in the far East Asia looking at flood forecasting, river flooding, groundwater, water resources, drought and water supply. James is currently working with Hydroinformatics Solutions alongside Anglian Water on a study for the next AMP.
James is currently as Honorary Senior Lecturer at Imperial College London when he lectures on the urban drainage design project for the last 15 years.
His research interests include optimisation, analytics, storage, flood forecasting, radar rainfall, decision support systems, data analytics and water quality.
In James free time, he likes to go for long walks and enjoy good coffee.
After graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University, Rachel joined RPS in Sheffield where she has helped deliver drainage area plan (DAP) frameworks for Yorkshire Water for AMP5, AMP6 and AMP7. In this time, she also carried out storm overflow assessment frameworks (SOAF), gaining knowledge and expertise in water quality modelling. Model build, verification and optioneering was the main bulk of experience for multiple clients, including Yorkshire Water, United Utilities and Welsh Water. Through this, she has developed considerable knowledge and expertise of hydraulic sewer networks and project management, and has supported and trained her own team of graduates.
Rachel also has considerable experience planning flow, CCTV and asset surveys, including supervising survey work on site, and took on the role of survey manager for all Yorkshire Water projects at RPS.
In 2022, Rachel became a member of The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management. Rachel joined Hydroinformatics in 2024 to support with the current workload.
In her free time Rachel enjoys hiking and playing badminton, and is passionate about food, travel and Burnley Football Club.
As a graduate from Ulster University with a degree in Environmental Science, my career has been dedicated to advancing solutions in wastewater and Integrated Environmental modelling. With a diverse background spanning esteemed consultancies such as Atkins, RPS, McAdam, and WSP, as well as secondments to NI Water, I have played a pivotal role in shaping sustainable water management practices. In these roles, I had the opportunity to work on a myriad of projects, ranging from wastewater treatment plant design to river basin modelling and flood risk assessment. Through collaborative teamwork and innovative approaches, I strived to deliver solutions that balance environmental conservation with societal needs.
In my free time, I am a coach for kids' Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), I find immense joy in guiding young minds to discover their potential, teaching not just martial arts skills but also valuable lessons in discipline, teamwork, and resilience. Beyond the mats, you'll often find me exploring the great outdoors with my faithful companion, Sidney, my dog.