
josh
Girvin
WITH OVER 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, josh BECAME AN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT SO HE COULD apply A scientific mindset to the natural world.
Josh started with the 4Sight team as a Senior Environmental Consultant in November 2020, working closely alongside our Christchurch and wider Environmental Services team.
With over 15 years of experience in the environmental consultancy sector, Josh has expertise in conducting contaminated land, groundwater and soil investigations in New Zealand, Australia and the UK. In addition to this, Josh has been involved in managing sites contaminated by petroleum hydrocarbons for over ten years and has developed skills in helping to manage a portfolio of sites within different regulatory and natural environments.
In his current role, Josh is responsible for report delivery and progressing environmental projects predominantly for hydrocarbon-impacted sites across the South Island of New Zealand. Typical projects would include environmental investigations, Detailed Site Investigations, and environmental assessment and remediation projects.
Interestingly, Josh has completed a post-graduate diploma in Environment and Development studies focusing on how the natural and industrial environments affect developing nations. While the driving force behind him getting into the industry is down to his ambition to apply a scientific mindset to the natural world. In turn, helping manage the industrial environment and achieve balanced outcomes.
Work aside, when he's not in the office or onsite, Josh loves playing the piano and guitar and enjoys swimming, travel, films, and spending time with family.
Areas of Expertise
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Project and Programme Management
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Preliminary and Detailed Site Investigations (PSI/DSI)
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Groundwater Investigations
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Environmental Due Diligence Assessments
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Environmental Consenting and Monitoring
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Environmental Monitoring and Management Plans
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Dewatering Assessment and Monitoring