James Hopkinson has extensive experience in process commissioning and optimisation across various companies in the water and engineering sectors. Currently serving as a Process Commissioning Engineer at Severn Trent since February 2023, James previously held the same title at Mott MacDonald Bentley from October 2018 to February 2023. Prior experience includes roles in process optimisation at Thames Water from November 2016 to October 2018 and as a Process Commissioning Technician at Laing O'Rourke between May 2014 and November 2016. James began the professional journey as a Process Technician and Lab Technician at Imtech from February 2013 to May 2014. Academically, James completed studies at the University of Derby from 2000 to 2003 after attending Buxton Community School from 1992 to 1998.