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priorities will be to secure new international clients and entering markets in the UK. In the short-term, Advantage RSK will continue to foster relationships and form synergies with other RSK businesses.
Co-owner John O’Malley has more than 20 years’ experience as a high-calibre, innovative leader with a wealth of knowledge in quantity surveying, commercial management and leading on major civil engineering projects throughout the UK. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) expert witness and an accredited NEC3 and NEC4 project
manager.
Of the launch, John said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for RSK to grow and expand into new markets, underpinned by the success and fundamentals of the wider group of companies.”
Sean Kennelly has had an illustrious international career spanning the Middle East and the UK in the oil and gas, infrastructure and construction sectors, and has acted as party representative in more than 30 adjudications and mediations. An industry leader in his field, Sean is well versed in managing dispute resolutions.
He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Sean said: “We have ambitious plans for growth and look forward to the journey ahead.”
Advantage RSK is part of the RSK group, a vast international environmental, engineering and technical services business comprising more than 100 companies. RSK is headquartered in the UK and operates in more than 40 countries. It is the UK’s largest privately owned environmental consultancy and is one of the fastest-growing companies of its kind in Europe.
Bespoke steel cover takes centre stage at new Amphitheatre
A ONE-OF-A-KIND cover has become the focal point of a new flood storage area that doubles as an outdoor performance space in Sidmouth, Devon.
The steel cover, which was created by Wrekin Products, forms an integral part of a significant flood alleviation scheme in the area. Laser cut with an intricate leaf pattern, the product was left ungalvanized meaning the surface would oxidise quickly due to the surrounding seawater environment.
The cover also features a unique opening mechanism, which was devised especially for the project, in order to allow a single operative to easily and safely lift the cover without causing damage to the surrounding bespoke stonework.
Paul Shaw, director of fabricated steel at Wrekin Products, said: “It was wonderful to work on something so different and to solve the challenges that this particular project faced. More often, we are finding that there is an increasing need for specialist expertise in the steel area both in terms of high functioning performance and aesthetic appeal.
“This shift towards the need for high-quality finished covers plays to our strengths at Wrekin and we take pride in our ability to craft exceptional products like this.”
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Council, designed by Jacobs, with Southwest Highways as the main contractor. Jacobs established the concept along with multiple design parameters, which Wrekin quickly developed and engineered the final product to fit in with the amphitheatre.
Paul Hargreaves, head of discipline, surface water management (UK & Europe) at Jacobs Engineering, said: “We’ve enjoyed working with Wrekin on this project and we have
been impressed with the level of ingenuity shown. In particular, the opening mechanism has been very well received.
“When unlocked, the cover rises with little effort on a spring-loaded strut, before pivoting and spinning clear of the opening. What’s more, the design has multiple benefits including one-
person operation. It is also theft-proof due to the locking mechanism and the ornate stonework will not be damaged during operation.”
These works are the first phase of the scheme to improve water drainage in the town, with the aim of reducing the flood risk to more than 100 properties.
The amphitheatre was officially opened in October by Councillor Jeff Trail, chair of Devon County Council. Other project partners included the Environment Agency, East Devon District Council and Sidmouth Town Council.
This cover is the latest in a series of bespoke designs Wrekin has provided, such as a tribute to The Beatles, commissioned by Thames Water and placed next to the world- famous zebra crossing on Abbey Road, as well as a striking rainbow design dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community, installed in Reading, Swindon and central London.
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