News & Views

Alice Gerardine, Project Manager

Alice joins Marina Projects from the Port of Southampton as a Project Manager, with over 7 years’ experience in hydrographic surveying where she has gained extensive knowledge in all areas of capital dredging projects from licensing and planning to delivery, including designs, volume calculations, pre and post surveys in addition to supporting the licensing process. She is already utilising these skills at Marina Projects;

Timothy Aldridge, Project Manager

Tim began his career in the Royal New Zealand Navy as a Warfare Officer, serving as Officer of the Watch on various warships and specialises in navigation, port operations, and marine risk assessment. He joins Marina Projects as Project Manager with over a decade of experience in navigation, maritime consultancy, and project management. He has successfully managed complex projects, including Environmental Impact Assessment Reports and Navigation Risk Assessments for major port and marina developments within the UK and globally. He looks forward to being able to take his expertise and further develop it at Marina Projects to provide clients with high quality outputs that meet their needs;

Bailey Luff, Junior Project Manager

Bailey joins Marina Projects as Junior Project Manager, he recently graduated with a BSc in Geography from the University of Portsmouth, including modules focused on coastal protection and marine leisure. Outside of work, Bailey enjoys traveling and exploring coastal destinations, frequently visiting marinas and participating in various water sports. Providing a unique perspective on the intersection of geography, coastal ecosystems, and leisure industries.

Sarah Roberts, Administrator

Sarah Roberts joined Marina Projects in August 2024 as an Administrator.
Sarah has a wealth of experience working in a broad range of industries from accountancy software development and training through IBM (both in the UK and Germany) to independent diesel engine specialists where she was not only solely responsible for the multimillion pound accounts but also the implementation of ISO 9001. Sarah is an incredibly versatile and adaptable team player;

Mike Ward, Managing Director, said, “It’s fantastic to welcome Alice, Tim, Bailey & Sarah to our expanding team, they have all settled in so well, a testament to their colleagues and the team ethos. We are focused on building for the future and enhancing our in-house capabilities by drawing on and enhancing the skills and experience of our current team. All of our new recruits have shown a real passion for the business and the industry, and I look forward to supporting their development. There are certainly many opportunities ahead.”