Emma Smailes

Emma Smailes is an Associate Director at Arup, where they lead high-performing teams in Asset and Programme Management. As a Chartered Engineer with over thirty years of experience in Flood Risk Management and River Engineering, Emma has held various roles at the Environment Agency, including Deputy Director for Asset Management Operations and Area Flood & Coastal Risk Manager. They obtained a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering & Environmental Management from the University of Manchester - Institute of Science and Technology. Their expertise spans project management, change management, and strategies for effective flood risk mitigation.