Avove Utilities
Graeme Sutherland has extensive experience in construction management, currently serving as Principal Construction Manager at Avove Ltd since April 2022. Previously, Graeme held the same title at Amey from 2012 to April 2022, where responsibilities included construction activities, design and client liaison, estimating, resourcing, programming, contract management, and Health and Safety, with a focus on the North East region. Prior to Amey, Graeme worked at Byzak Ltd from 1995 to 2012, serving as Construction Manager and Contracts Manager, overseeing various construction projects in the region. Graeme's career began at Kennedy Construction from 1986 to 1995, where roles included Site Agent and Site Engineer, managing tunnelling projects and quality control. Graeme holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Strathclyde, completed between 1982 and 1986.
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.