Sub Surface News.

• 09/02/2012 CLAIRE Definition of Waste Code of Practice - Qualified Person

Further to the introduction of the CL:AIRE Code of Practice for the Definition of Waste, Sub Surface Consultants Limited are please to announce that Mr Owen Stevens is now a Qualified Person under the scheme (Reg no 219). By having a Qualified Person (QP) in house, Sub Surface Consultants Limited are able to deal with all aspects of waste management during site operations.

By way of background, The Definition of Waste: Development Industry Code of Practice is a voluntary Code (or CoP) launched in September 2008 to provide a pragmatic solution to using excavated materials, including soils on development sites in a sustainable manner without getting tangled up in waste legislation.

The CoP is applicable to England and Wales, initiated to provide a clear and concise process to determine whether excavated materials on a development site constitute waste in the first instance, and to identify the point when treated waste can no longer be considered as waste. Sub Surface Consultants Limited have already carried out projects using the CoP with considerable success in terms of Clients being able to save money.

There are currently only about 250 QPs in the UK and it is important to note that while the QP can be within the same company as the contractor carrying out the work, the QP must be independent from the project. A Qualified Person is required to allow the change from waste to re-usable material to take place. The current requirements of a Qualified Person are as follows:

Corporate Authority

The Qualified Person must be authorised to sign on behalf of their company in this area of activity.

Professional Standing

The Qualified Person must have chartered status, awarded by and recognised with a body that sets restrictions on areas of activity and has the capacity to apply sanctions in the event of unprofessional conduct.

Relevant Qualifications

It is expected that the Qualified Person will have academic qualifications relevant to the area of activity. There is no exclusive list of such qualifications at this time.

Experience

The Qualified Person must have a minimum of 5 years experience and be currently engaged in the planning or oversight of remediation projects, or projects involving site materials management. Evidence of this experience is to be provided by means of a detailed CV with references.

Independence

The Qualified Person should not be directly involved in the management or execution of the project.

Training

The Qualified Person must have attended a recognised minimum one day training course on the CoP and the role of the Qualified Person. Evidence of attendance will be provided by an Attendance Certificate.

Not barred from acting

The Qualified Person must not have any individual convictions under waste or environmental legislation, or be barred from acting in the capacity as a result of previous activities in the role of the Qualified Person

For further help on using this service please contact Sub Surface Consultants on 01772 561135 For more info on the CL:AIRE project please see www.claire.co.uk

• 03/11/2011 New Midlands Office

Sub Surface Midlands Limited is please to confirm their move to new larger and improved premises in Tipton, allowing us to more easily assist our Clients in the Midlands and Black Country areas.

The Contract Manager Richard Laker can now be contacted as follows:

Sub Surface Midlands Limited,
28, Brook House,
Brook Street Business Centre,
Brook Street,
Tipton,
DY4 9DD
Telephone: 0121 520 8538
Fax: 0121 520 3878
Email: midlands@subsurface.co.uk

• 06/09/2011 New Contracts Manager

Sub Surface Midlands Limited are pleased to announce that Richard Laker has been promoted to the position of Contracts Manager. Richard will be looking after all our Clients in the Midlands and continuing the excellent work and reputation he has already built up in the industry.

Richard can be contacted on 01527 576870 and rlaker@subsurface.co.uk

In addition Sub Surface Midlands Limited are pleased to announce that Frankie Hadley-Jones has joined the team as Geotechnical/Geo-Environmental Contracts Engineer assisting Richard in the organisation and running of contracts in the Midlands area. Frankie is a geology graduate from Birmingham University and is just completing an MSc in Geotechnical Engineering with Management. He arrives with several years experience of Environmental Consultancy and we are sure he will be a valuable member of the team.

• 29/06/2009 Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv)

Sub Surface Consultants are pleased to announce the registration of David Jones, Geoenvironmental Engineer, as a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv).

The designation of ‘Chartered Environmentalist’ is a recognition of professional competence in environmental management and sustainability.

Registration as a Chartered Environmentalist establishes an individual’s proven knowledge and understanding and demonstrates a commitment to professional standards.

• 13/11/2008 Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)

Sub Surface are pleased to announce the registration of Owen Stevens, Director of Sub Surface Consultants Limited, as a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) and Chartered Environmental Surveyor.

MRICS is an internationally recognised, highly prestigious professional qualification that is seen as the benchmark for the property profession around the world.

The designation MRICS guarantees clients will receive the highest quality advice and service as all RICS members are professionally trained and adhere to a strict code of practice.

• 1/6/2004 Owen Stevens appointed Director of Sub Surface Consultants

From the 1st June 2004 Sub Surface has expanded it's environmental capability with the arrival of Owen Stevens. Owen has joined the company as Director of Sub Surface Consultants and brings many years experience as a a Geo-Environmental Engineer and Regulator.

Prior to joining the company Owen has worked for the Greater Manchester Geological Unit as Senior Geologist leading the Contaminated Land Section. Before that he was Area and Regional Contaminated Land Officer for the North West Region of the Environment Agency advising local authorities and developers on contaminated land issues. Prior to this Owen worked as a Geo-Environmental Engineer for Babtie Group on large and small scale investigations and remediation schemes.

Sub Surface can now provide a full project lifecycle service which is guaranteed to fulfill the requirements of the regulatory authorities.