Mr Christopher Richards

I am a part time PhD research student within EEEs undertaking a project titled "assessing the hydrological resilience and vulnerability of coastal vegetation to sea level rise". I also work as Environmental Lead- Waste, Land & Biodiversity for TSUK. 

As a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), Chartered Waste & Resource Manager (CRWM), Chartered Health & Safety Practitioner (CMIOSH), Certified Facilities Manager, and Certified Ecologist (with a focus on coastal habitats), I’ve built a multi-disciplined career centred on SHEQ management, compliance, and continual improvement.

I have developed a broad and strategic skillset in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental & Quality Management, Integrated Management Systems, COMAH Environmental Risk Assessments, Fire Safety, Construction Safety, Asbestos Management, Land Management (including SSSIs), Hazardous Waste (including landfill), and Biodiversity & Ecological Management. I’ve successfully implemented ISO-certified systems, including ISO 45001, 14001, 9001, and 50001.

My project experience spans sectors such as heavy manufacturing, construction, remediation, land management, asbestos, demolition, plant & transport, and waste. I’ve worked on COMAH, DSEAR, and CDM sites, and led UK-wide projects such as COSHH, hazardous substance storage compliance, biodiversity, recycling, resource efficiency, etc.

Alongside my current Environmental Lead role, I am currently completing a part-time PhD in ecology/hydrology/geology/climate change.

Outside of work, I’m a committed endurance athlete. I’ve completed all Ironman UK events within a single year, run 5Ks weekly (PB: 20:00), a half marathon every Sunday and during 2025 a marathon PB of 3:43.

Other facts: Published poet (on the Black Death), fossil/rock/ore collector and former 70oz steak challenge winner.

I bring expertise, discipline and passion with a focus on delivering meaningful, measurable impact.

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