Matthew Locke

Matthew Locke has a diverse work experience in the environmental engineering and consulting field. Matthew started their career as an Environmental Consultant at ABB Industry Ltd. in Sydney, Australia, where they conducted site audits of wastewater treatment plants and assisted in developing environmental management systems. Matthew then joined HMR Environmental Consultants in Oman as an Environmental Consultant, where they worked on several Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies and was responsible for preparing Environmental Management Plans and conducting compliance audits. Matthew later joined UNEP Post-Conflict & Disaster Management Branch as a Consultant, providing environmental assessment work for countries affected by conflict or disasters. Matthew also worked at WYG Environment Planning Transport in London, United Kingdom, where they managed a team of contaminated land specialists and was responsible for team development, business development, and client liaison. Most recently, Matthew worked at Coffey as a Senior Associate and later as a Principal Environmental Engineer. Overall, their experience includes technical mentoring, training, business development, client relationship management, and expertise in land contamination and environmental assessments.

Matthew Locke attended the University of Wollongong from 1995 to 1998, where they obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree. Additionally, they have received several certifications throughout their career, including Certified Site Contamination Specialist CEnvP-SC from the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand in 2018, Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) from the Society for the Environment, United Kingdom in 2010, Full Member Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (MIEMA) from the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment, United Kingdom in 2010, and Principal Environmental Auditor from the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment, United Kingdom in 2007.