Leading environmental teams join forces as SKM Enviros
SKM Enviros is the new name for the combined expertise and capabilities of the water and environment, health and safety teams in Europe of Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) - a global engineering, sciences and project delivery firm - and Enviros Consulting - an environmental, sustainability, health and safety consultancy.
The launch of the new SKM Enviros business follows the acquisition of Enviros by SKM from Carillion plc in October 2009.
In a resource-efficient, low carbon economy, SKM Enviros’ aim is to lead debate, influence policy and shape development to achieve outstanding client success in a more sustainable way.
SKM Enviros consultants will work with other SKM colleagues worldwide to bring the best that the 6,500 strong multi-disciplinary consultancy - including 1600 water and environment professionals - has to offer its clients.
Peter Young, SKM Enviros’ Strategy Manager, said, “The response from clients and staff to SKM's acquisition of Enviros has been everything we hoped for and the coming together of the two teams as one combined force is a natural next step. We are really excited about offering an improved portfolio of services to our clients and sharing with them the capabilities of the global business.”
Peter MacKellar, who will lead SKM Enviros, added, “We knew the addition of Enviros to the group would give us a more comprehensive set of solutions to the sustainability challenges our clients now face. SKM Enviros will deliver the best services available to our clients and draw on the skills of our global network.”
Notes to Editor:
Sinclair Knight Merz is a global engineering, sciences and project delivery firm with 6,500 skilled professionals across Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, New Zealand and South America. Founded in 1964, SKM is an independent, employee-owned, values-driven firm with an annual turnover in excess of £500m.
Enviros Consulting was founded more than 35 years ago and in 2009 was voted the Best Consultancy in four categories at the edie Awards for Environmental Excellence: Climate Change and Renewables: Due Diligence; Waste and Recycling; Water and Wastewater.
For further information, contact:
Peter MacKellar
Phone: +44 161 833 4883
E-mail: pmackellar@globalskm.com
Nigel Clark
Phone: +44 7825 343519
E-mail: nclark@globalskm.com
Issued by:
Katie Lee
Phone: +44 161 833 6479
E-mail: kelee@globalskm.com