After launching RWO’s range of geotechnical services, which include phase I desk studies, geotechnical assessment of soils and rock, contaminated land assessments, mining risk assessment, slope stability assessment and remediation advice to customers, from a standing start in late 2022, Chris is now targeting £1 million in revenues by 2026.

Growth will continue to come on the back of strong demand for the department’s services as regional and national commercial and residential developers bring forward their investment and regeneration plans.

He said: “We have built an experienced and dedicated geotechnical team which has been the backbone of strong growth in the last 12 months. We continue to see opportunities across the UK as construction and the new homes sector ramps-up investment, with some great projects coming online.”

Ross, managing director of RWO, added: “Congratulations to Chris, who has led and built our geotechnical services quickly and successfully. Clients are benefitting from his strong technical insight, leadership qualities and project management experience.  I look forward to seeing his career continue to go from strength-to-strength at RWO.”