BSc MSc

Principal Hydrogeologist 

Ross has several decades of experience in the water industry, having worked in consultancy, research organisations, and large-scale industry. Over the course of his career, he has developed extensive expertise in groundwater science and water resource management, with specialist skills in numerical and analytical groundwater modelling, source water risk management, and well head security.

He has completed numerous assessments of on-site wastewater treatment systems for consent purposes and undertaken detailed reviews of wastewater treatment applications for councils, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and best practice environmental standards.

His technical capabilities include aquifer testing, as well as assessments of groundwater–surface water interactions and well interference. Ross has delivered surface water environmental assessments for water takes associated with major projects and undertaken dewatering assessments for large-scale construction and drainage projects. These jobs require precision, practical problem-solving, and the integration of complex datasets to deliver clear, reliable, and defensible conclusions for clients and regulators. 

Ross also has extensive experience in wellfield design and assessment, ensuring groundwater supplies are both sustainable and fit for purpose. He has supervised drilling operations, maintaining strict quality control and adherence to design requirements while safeguarding groundwater resources. Across all his work, Ross applies a rigorous, science-based approach with a focus on practical outcomes, helping clients achieve their project objectives while promoting the responsible and sustainable management of water resources.