STEVE RYSDALE
Managing Director
Steve founded EDP Environmental in 2006 and has developed the company to become a well-established name in the construction industry. Steve is the Managing Director of EDP Environmental and is responsible for the business development, client satisfaction and financial management.
Steve has over 35 years’ experience in project management and design team leadership across all sectors of the industry.
EDDIE JORDEN
Director of Building Services
Eddie joined EDP Environmental in September 2019, as a Director of Building Services. With over 30 years of diverse experience in the property and construction industry Eddie will be running our new Bristol office and help grow the EDP business by assisting clients with their projects.
DAVID DYER
Mechanical Associate Director
David joined EDP Environmental in 2012 to develop work across the South East. David has a wealth of experience in MEP design consultancy, having worked for over 25 years in the industry.
Based in the South East Office, David is a Mechanical Associate Director and part of the Senior Management Team responsible for MEP design on a range of projects.
NIKKI MERCIECA
Director of Finance
Nikki is the Finance Director and is responsible for the financial running of the entire company. Nikki brings a wealth of knowledge to the team, having run a number of businesses across different industries for the last 30 years.
Based in the South West office, Nikki and her team provide the full remit of financial services across all EDP Environmental offices.
IAN SCOTT
Low Carbon Consultant
Ian has been part of EDP Environmental since its founding in 2006. He is a chartered engineer MCIBSE, MIMechE with a wide range of experience in energy management, project management, engineering management, engineering design and consultancy.
Ian is currently responsible for the Energy Division and part of the Senior Management Team.
PAUL BAKER
Mechanical Associate Director
Paul joined EDP Environmental in 2014, bringing with him over 30 years’ experience as a design professional within contracting and design consultancies.
Paul is a Mechanical Associate Director and part of the Senior Management Team, based in the South West office, he is responsible for production of all the MEP projects across the South West.
ROB STEPTO
Low Carbon Consultant
Rob joined EDP Environmental in 2015 as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer. After successfully completing his graduate training scheme, Rob continued his studies and is now a fully qualified Low Carbon Consultant accredited by CIBSE.
Based in the South West office, Rob is responsible for delivering energy consultancy across the company, and has a particular skill for Dynamic Modelling.
BETHANY FAHY
Office Co-ordinator
Since joining EDP Environmental in 2016, Beth has completed her ‘Modern Apprenticeship’ in Business Administration and is now responsible for the day to day operations within the Exeter Office.
Beth also provides our digital marketing throughout the offices and is currently continuing her education towards an NVQ Level 3 in Digital Marketing.
DARREN BUDDELL
Mechanical Engineer
Darren first joined EDP Environmental in 2016 as a trainee Mechanical Engineer. After successfully completing his training, Darren has become a valued member of the Mechanical team.
Based in the South East office, Darren is responsible for providing Mechanical designs on a range of projects.
LUKE SWANBOROUGH
Senior Electrical Engineer
After joining EDP Environmental as a trainee Electrical Engineer in 2013, Luke went on to successfully complete his degree at Plymouth University. Based in the South West office, Luke is now a valued member of the electrical team.
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, Luke is responsible for Project Management and Electrical designs on a range of projects.
MARK FLEMING
Electrical Engineer
With over 25 years’ experience in the Electrical industry, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge to the EDP Environmental team.
Based in the South West office, Mark is an Electrical Engineer, and is responsible for the Electrical designs on a range of projects across all sectors.
ROBERT SWALES
CAD Manager
Robert is a design draughtsman who is skilled in BIM modelling. He has spent many years in a design office using AutoCAD and REVIT to produce coordinated MEP layouts and designs.
Based in the South East office, Robert is the CAD manager for the company.
SIMON OLVER
Senior Mechanical Engineer
After joining EDP Environmental as a trainee Mechanical Engineer in 2009, and completing his training, Simon has now established himself as an invaluable member of the mechanical team.
Based in the South West office, Simon is a Senior Mechanical Engineer and is responsible for Project Management and Mechanical designs on a range of projects.
DELLA SIMS
Office Manager
Della has been part of EDP Environmental since its founding in 2006. As well as her duties as PA to the directors and a member of the Senior Management Team, Della is responsible for the marketing of the EDP Environmental brand.
NICHOLA OUTRAM
Junior Mechanical Engineer
In July 2019 Nichola joined EDP Environmental as a Junior Mechanical Engineer based in the Exeter office. With 3 years’ experience in the industry, Nichola will be working alongside our team of engineers to produce Mechanical designs for our Exeter Office using her knowledge of the Cymap software.
NATALIE MERCIECA
Credit Controller
We welcomed Natalie to the accounts team, based in the Exeter office this year. Natalie is responsible for credit control throughout the company.
Natalie is looking to develop her skills within her role and is currently studying the AAT Assistant Accountant course at Exeter College.
ANDREW HEAVENS
Junior Electrical Engineer
Andrew joined the Exeter office in January 2019 as a Junior Electrical Engineer. Andrew has been working in the industry for 2 years and with his knowledge brings a lot of expertise to the EDP Environmental electrical team across all sectors.
SIMON CUTHBERT
Electrical Engineer
Simon is an Electrical Engineer with over 40 years’ experience in the industry and brings a wealth of knowledge to the team.
Based in the South West office, Simon is responsible for the Electrical design on a range of projects across all sectors.
PAUL PRISCOTT
Principal Electrical Engineer
Paul joined the South West Office in August 2019, as a Principal Electrical Engineer. Paul has over 40 years' experience in the industry and will be working with the Electrical Team on projects across all sectors.
