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Turley grows Net Zero Infrastructure capability with senior hire

We have recruited Nicola Riley as Senior Director in our Net Zero Infrastructure team.

Manchester-based Nicola joins from WSP where she was Head of Renewables. With over 23 years’ experience, Nicola specialises in growing and managing energy teams and delivering complex technical and commercial projects.

Nicola brings a wealth of experience in delivering multi-disciplinary energy projects across different sectors, covering multiple technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar, tidal, battery storage, biomass, energy from waste, electric vehicles and biofuels.

The move sees us continue to grow our Net Zero Infrastructure offering across the UK and Ireland, with a commitment to delivering new and upgraded infrastructure effectively to help both the UK and Ireland meet the legal obligation to be net zero by 2050. Our team engages with all consenting regimes including Development Consent Orders and Developments of National Significance, working across renewable energy production, storage and distribution together with industrial decarbonisation.

Speaking about the appointment of Nicola Riley, Senior Director, Sustainability and ESG, Colin Morrison said:

“Nicola’s appointment signals our commitment to the Net Zero Infrastructure sector. As a business with thriving people, places and planet at heart, we want to be at the forefront of helping the UK and Ireland meet their legal obligation to be net zero by 2050.

“Not only does Nicola bring a huge wealth of knowledge and experience in all disciplines across the sector, she is also passionate about driving the decarbonisation agenda forward to create a better, more sustainable world for our communities and future generations.

“We’re really excited to grow our Net Zero Infrastructure service, continuing to add to our highly experienced and well-resourced team, and are looking forward to continuing to support our clients across this crucially important sector.” 

Nicola added:

“I’m thrilled to be joining Turley’s Net Zero Infrastructure team at such an exciting time. The new Labour Government’s commitment to net zero is evident through announcements on an onshore wind taskforce and the establishment of Great British Energy, alongside a £500 million increase in the budget made available for the recent Contracts for Difference (CfD) Auction Round 6 and manifesto promises to invest in carbon capture and storage, hydrogen and marine energy. 

“I’m looking forward to getting to know our people, clients and projects better, and support in positioning Turley for the significant new growth opportunities in this sector.”

16 September 2024