Lee Upton

Lee Upton has extensive experience in the environmental and water sectors, currently serving as the Science and Environment Manager at South West Water since January 2021, with previous roles including Waste Water Scientist and Principal Scientist. Prior to this, Lee held the position of Environmental Advisor at Severn Trent Services from July 2018 to December 2020, and was the Waste Water Technical Lead at Marston's PLC from December 2014 to June 2018. Lee's earlier career includes significant roles within the Environment Agency as an Environmental Crime Officer and Environment Officer, where responsibilities encompassed investigations and regulatory compliance. Lee also has a strong foundation in water quality and environmental management through various roles at Severn Trent Water, starting as an Assistant Biologist and progressing to positions involving process expertise and management reporting. Lee holds a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Biology with Industrial Placement from De Montfort University.