Alex Hatton - Technical Director, Ecology and Environmental Management

Based in our Mold office, a graduate of Edinburgh Napier University Alex has over 14 years’ experience in undertaking ecological assessment for a diverse range of sectors including Renewable Energy, Infrastructure (Roads, Rail and Utilities) and Property Development.   

Alex is well practiced across a wide range of ecological survey and assessments methods including,   vantage point surveys, phase 1 habitat surveys and protected species surveys. He holds ecology licences for great crested newts, dormice and bat disturbance (Class 2). 

CSCS qualified, he is an experienced Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) and is accustomed to working with contractors to deliver clear toolbox talks regarding ecological issues, providing supervision during the construction phase to ensure discharge of planning conditions are met.

Additionally, Alex offers excellent negotiation skills.   These skills have been honed through working collaboratively on projects involving private landowners, developers, statutory bodies and other stakeholders to find commercially pragmatic solutions that successful balance the needs of the development with environment