Mercedes has over 15 years’ experience of working with GIS and mapping data for environmental studies as well as river, flood management and flood defence projects.
She has undertaken work for the Environment Agency, Local Authorities, utilities companies, port authorities and a number of other national and international private clients in connection with site specific and strategic flood risk management studies such as Catchment Flood Management Plans and Strategic Flood Risk Assessments.
Mercedes also has experience of strategic drainage assessment work including the incorporation of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) into the master planning process.
In addition to holding an Honours Masters Degree in geography, Mercedes is a Chartered member of the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management and is a Chartered Environmentalist.
