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We’re very proud to continue to celebrate the faces behind the fast-growing international consultancy that we are today in our monthly feature ‘PJA People’.

Next up in our series is Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer, Dan Evans, based in our Birmingham office:

Tell us what you do at PJA

I am a Senior Geo-environmental Engineer in the Ground Engineering and Contaminated Land team based in Birmingham. Since joining PJA in May 2022, I have largely been involved with the regeneration of the former Ironbridge Power Station. It is an interesting project with both geotechnical and environmental constraints, and it provides a great opportunity for me to continue to learn and grow in my role at PJA.

What’s your career path so far?

I studied at University of Birmingham and gained a Geology BSc and Hydrogeology MSc. Before joining PJA, I spent 5 or so years working for a small environmental engineering company, operating in a combined consultancy and contractor role. This gave me extensive hands-on experience working on-site but also developed the skills needed to progress my career.

What do you enjoy when you’re not working?

I spend most of my weekends outdoors, usually walking, and last year my wife and I converted an old van into a campervan which has allowed us to explore the UK. We recently drove down through France into the Pyrenees for a couple of weeks – we’re wondering where to go next! I also really enjoy food and find cooking a relaxing way to spend an evening or a weekend.

Are you a dog or cat person?

Definitely a dog person. Growing up my grandparents had Border Collies and I’d love a dog one day – although I’m not sure a collie would fit in the tiny van.

What are you currently reading or listening to?

I love music, and my Spotify is bit of a mishmash of everything, from Jacob Collier to Foo Fighters. I used to play drums in a funk band, so anything with a good rhythm I’ll enjoy. I’m not much of a reader, but my faith is important to me so I often have a Christian book on the go.

Claim to fame?

Answering this made me realise I haven’t met anyone famous really, but aged ten or so I met the Everton football squad, panicked, and ended up telling Tim Cahill that he was going to ‘get battered’ by Brazil in the World Cup. From what I remember he was nice enough, but a quick google tells me Australia did ‘get battered’. Maybe a career in football management awaits.

Dan Evans, Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer

Dan is a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer with over 6 years’ experience in geo-environmental consultancy and has a range of experience working on a variety of geo-environmental and geotechnical projects across the UK.

BSc MSc FGS

Get in touch with Dan: [email protected]

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