Principal Technical Specialist

Adler & Allan acquire environmental land remediation specialists Vertase. Adler & Allan, the leading UK provider of integrated environmental risk reduction services backed by Goldman Sachs, has acquired market-leading contaminated land remediation and enabling specialists, Vertase. The acquisition significantly strengthens Adler & Allan's contaminated land remediation capabilities, enhancing the service delivered to existing clients while expanding its reach into new sectors and customer bases. Founded in 2000, Vertase is one of the UK's foremost contaminated land remediation specialists. Acquired by the FLI Group in 2005, the business has grown rapidly and expanded organically and is now a nationwide contractor and provides solutions to brownfield and contaminated land challenges across all construction sectors including industrial, commercial and residential developers, utility providers, manufacturers, petrochemical operators, and public sector organisations. Adler & Allan are on a mission to seamlessly integrate environmental services. Michael Flynn, Executive Chairman and CEO of FLI Group, said: "Since the FLI Group acquired Vertase in 2005, we have helped the business grow and develop into the market leading Brownfield and Contaminated Land Remediation Contractor in the UK. The continued development of the business and particularly the people is key to the success of Vertase going forward and in Adler and Allan we see strong alignment to this strategy." Jason Clay, Chief Operating Officer of Adler & Allan, added: "Incorporating Vertase into the Adler & Allan Group further enhances our ability to provide contaminated land remediation solutions that deliver better outcomes for our customers and the environment. The Vertase team's technical expertise and strong reputation for high quality project delivery further reinforces our commitment to helping our customers to plan ahead and stay compliant whilst managing their assets and operations with confidence." Webinar - From coordination to capacity: How FM teams are doing more with AI FM teams are having to manage more sites, contracts and client expectations with the same number of people. AI isn't replacing those people: it's absorbing the coordination overhead that was stealing their time. On Tuesday 16 June at 11:00am, askporter and FMJ will be holding a webinar which brings together FM leaders who are already using this tech, to discuss what is changing, what is not, and how the future looks for teams that get this right. Can't make it no problem... Simply sign up and after the webinar has been broadcast, we will send you a link to watch the recording.

Two adler & allan group colleagues shortlisted at the 2026 British Forces in Business Awards. Published: 2 June 2026 Adler & Allan Ltd is proud to announce that two colleagues from across the Group have been shortlisted at the 2026 British Forces in Business Awards, the world's largest celebration of veteran talent and the impact of the Armed Forces community in civilian careers. This year's awards, taking place on 25 June 2026 at London's Grosvenor House, recognise the achievements of veterans and reservists who are shaping high-performing teams, strengthening UK industry, and acting as visible role models for service leavers. With more than 15,000 people transitioning out of the armed forces each year, the awards play a vital role in showcasing the value that military gained skills bring to business. Recognising excellence across the adler & allan group. Two colleagues from Group companies Aqua Consultants and PSS Utilities have been named finalists. Kim village. Service Leaver of the Year (Aqua Consultants) Kim served in the Royal Navy from 2001 to 2008 as a logistics specialist, supporting operations including Operation Fresco, anti-terrorism activity in Germany, and deployments on HMS Montrose and HMS Cornwall. After leaving the military, she retrained in chemistry and entered the water sector as a process engineer. Over the past 18 months, Kim has stepped into a Lead Design Engineer role on complex, multidisciplinary programmes, coordinating civils, mechanical, electrical, process and operational teams. Her structured approach, calm leadership, and ability to provide continuity through organisational change have been central to maintaining delivery confidence. Kim's work demonstrates how military-developed skills in accountability, problem solving, and team coordination translate directly into high-performing engineering environments. Gavin greenfield. Young Leader of the Year (PSS Utilities) Gavin joined PSS Utilities in 2014 as a HGV driver following seven years as a royal engineer in the British Army. Over the past decade, he has progressed through a series of operational roles, building deep technical knowledge and a strong understanding of frontline service delivery. Now Operations Director, Gavin leads and supports operational teams across the business, driving efficiency, strengthening compliance, and embedding a culture of safety and continuous improvement. His leadership style reflects the values instilled during military service: clarity, discipline, and a commitment to team success. Gavin's journey is a powerful example of long-term career progression for veterans within the Group. A continued commitment to the armed forces community. With more than 115 veterans across the its Group, supporting ex-forces colleagues remains a core part of its culture and ESG commitments. Its military community group, led by colleagues across the organisation, provides guidance, peer support and advocacy for veterans, reservists and adult cadet volunteers. The recognition of Kim and Gavin at this year's awards reflects the professionalism, resilience and leadership that veterans bring to its businesses every day. Their achievements highlight the strength of the armed forces community within the Group, and the value of creating pathways for service leavers to build successful civilian careers. Adler & Allan Ltd look forward to celebrating with them at the awards ceremony and recognising the contribution they, and all its veterans, make to its organisation and the sectors Adler & Allan Ltd serve. Environmental compliance today, creating a sustainable tomorrow. Helping you reduce risk to the environment and your operation by managing assets compliantly while achieving commercial, ESG, and net-zero goals.