Avove Utilities
Ben Hawkins is an experienced professional with a strong background in strategic projects and innovation, currently serving as Head of Strategic Projects and Innovation Business Partner at Avove since January 2019. Prior to this role, Ben worked at Amey from April 2014 to April 2022, where responsibilities included leading innovation initiatives for the Utilities business, managing significant projects with a focus on sustainability, and achieving notable improvements in customer satisfaction and operational performance. Ben's extensive experience spans various managerial roles, including Business Improvement Manager and Project Manager, which contributed to a comprehensive skill set in business development, data analytics, and performance optimization. Educationally, Ben holds a Bachelor's degree in History from the University of Leeds, enhancing communication and presentation skills essential for effective leadership.
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Avove Utilities
Transforming utilities for communities We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to the UK’s utilities networks. We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We embrace the future, creating sustainable utility infrastructure solutions that help improve people’s lives, grow the economy and transform communities. We are passionate about the areas where we work and live, and aim to support them by leaving a positive legacy, engaging with our colleagues, clients and communities along the journey so they feel proud of what we do every day. Our name is a blend of advance and evolve, which signifies our mission to meet the changing demands of society by anticipating change and always seeking to innovate. We play a crucial role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.