ABOUT DEMETER
Grounded in expertise.
Built around you.
A close-knit environmental consultancy helping developers and the construction industry understand their ground and move projects forward.
WHO WE ARE
A small team.
A complete service.
Demeter Environmental brings together contaminated land specialists and engineers to provide multidisciplinary environmental and geotechnical advice.
We manage projects from start to finish, with a focus on delivery on time and within budget. Reliable subcontractors support drilling, engineering testing and chemical analysis, with geotechnical and contamination testing undertaken by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.
Competitive rates, responsive turnaround and communication with every stakeholder underpin our approach. We identify what you need at the outset and plan the resources to deliver it.
From desk study to validation
Contaminated land assessments, site investigation, remediation and validation, mining risk and geotechnical advice.
The right investigation
Cable percussion and rotary boring, dynamic window sampling, mechanical excavation, instrumentation, monitoring and in-situ testing.
Support at every stage
Clear communication during and after your project, with practical recommendations and a focus on long-term working relationships.
SENIOR STAFF
The people behind your project.
CONTAMINATED LAND SPECIALIST
Paul Hadjikyriacou
Paul has over 20 years of experience in contaminated land projects, supporting the discharge of planning conditions from Phase I desk studies through Phase II investigation to remediation and validation.
He holds an MPhil in Nuclear Structure Physics from the University of Liverpool and an MRes in Contaminated Land Management from the University of Nottingham.
His risk assessment experience includes CLEA, RBCA, RISC and the Environment Agency P20 worksheets. He contributed to the group behind the LQM/CIEH publication Generic Assessment Criteria for Human Health Risk Assessment, 2nd Edition.
CIVIL ENGINEER
Despo Hadjikyriacou
BEng(Hons) BSc(Hons) PGDip MInstP
Despo has 25 years of experience in the geotechnical and geoenvironmental sector, working across Phase I desk studies, Phase II site investigations, remediation and validation.
Her qualifications include a BEng(Hons) in Civil Engineering from the University of Liverpool, a PGDip in Physics of the Atmospheric Environment from UMIST and a BSc(Hons) in Physics from the University of Salford.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Good advice starts
with understanding.
Cost-effective solutions. Lasting partnerships.
We aim to meet your objectives through careful planning, clear communication and dependable support. These values shape how we work with clients, colleagues and project partners.
Listen first
We understand your requirements and goals before work begins, and select an approach suited to your project.
Plan ahead
We identify obstacles early and take practical steps to minimise problems, with the resources needed to deliver.
Communicate openly
We keep you informed of progress, changes and the reasons behind them, honestly and clearly.
Build lasting relationships
We offer support during and after projects, keeping clear records so the whole team understands your needs.
Act with integrity
We work responsibly, follow our Code of Practice and resolve disagreements, conflicts and complaints fairly and transparently.
Support our people
We provide appropriate training, consider staff needs and build an environment where clients and colleagues receive a high standard of service.
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Quality, environment
and safe working.
Documented procedures guide our work, helping us understand client requirements, use resources effectively and deliver consistent, traceable services.
Risk assessments and safe working methods support our responsibilities to employees and subcontractors in the field and in the office.
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management
Clear responsibilities, customer-focused processes and continual improvement.
ISO 14001:2015
Environmental management
Procedures to understand, reduce and monitor our environmental impacts.
ISO 45001:2018
Health & safety management
A structured approach to occupational health, safety and safe methods of working.
OUR OFFICES
Regional knowledge.
A connected team.
Brighton
Gemini House, 136–140 Old Shoreham Road
Brighton, East Sussex, BN3 7BD
Cumbria
11 Mill Street
Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7QS
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR SITE
Your next project starts here.
Tell us about your site and the services you need. These details help our team understand your requirements and respond with relevant advice.
For the reason for your enquiry, you might mention a contaminated land planning condition, a pre-purchase assessment, geotechnical requirements or soil infiltration testing.
Prefer to speak to us?
0151 521 2539
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