Owain is a Social Value Facilitator at Sonar Engagement, responsible for supporting AmcoGiffen to deliver their social value targets across Wales. Owain’s interests include organisational culture change, tackling social injustice, and nurturing meaningful long-term working relationships with community partners. Owain is a creative and strategic leader with over 20 years’ experience in learning, curatorial, and […]
Laura Gale
Laura is a Public Liaison Officer for Sonar Engagement. Laura is a creative, academic, and enthusiastic individual. She loves to engage with people, working out problems to improve situations. Laura initiated her career as a Toxicologist, conducting human health risk assessments for commercial companies. For the past 10 years Laura has changed direction to Project […]
A key asset
Neil is a key part of the Clifton Bridge team. Neil’s knowledge and his experience has assisted in building good relationships with local Councils and other key stakeholders which are impacted by this major scheme. Neil has also been a key asset when scheme event days such as MP visits, onsite media days and engagement […]
National Highways / VSL A52 Clifton Bridge (Major Projects)
SONAR Engagement is proud to have been part of this Award winning team, delivering stakeholder management and social value Neil Hallam VSL International Ltd. National Highways hashtag#stakeholderengagement hashtag#communityengagement hashtag#socialvalue We are delighted to share that earlier this month, the A52 Clifton Bridge Repair Scheme won the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) Infrastructure Award – Many […]
AmcoGiffen Tottenham North Curve Tunnel – ISE Award 2023
SONAR Engagement is proud to have been part of this Award winning team, delivering Social Value through our CWaNA ™ Community Wants and Needs Assessments.
Birmingham Highways Ltd – Interim Services Contract
The Birmingham IWP is being delivered as a collaborative alliance between our Birmingham Highways team, client Birmingham City Council, along with Kier, Tarmac, Arcadis, Highway Traffic Management and WJ. For over 3 years SONAR Engagement has been leading stakeholder management and community engagement for the fast paced roads and pavements scheme. Services Provided Community engagement Stakeholder engagement All delivered amid the […]
National Highways, Major Projects A52 Clifton Bridge
We delivered meaningful Social Value, including facilitating the survival of Nottingham’s amateur Rugby League club, by leasing their ground as the site compound, while team sports were banned during the pandemic. “Neil was very efficient, and he really took ownership of the stakeholder and customer engagement for the scheme. It wasn’t an easy scheme to […]
Llandaff over bridge
AmcoGiffen / Transport for Wales (Tfw) . Transport for Wales (TfW) are undertaking work on the Barry Wrides footbridge scheme in Llandaff, this includes closing the current level crossing near Llandaf Station. Owing to the increase in service frequency planned to be introduced following the completion of the South Wales project, coupled with the much […]
Woodville to Swadlincote Regeneration Route
nmcn/ Derbyshire County Council: Woodville to Swadlincote Regeneration Route. This was a town by-pass road, delivered amidst a background of uncertainty over future development of the site. We managed stakeholder communications with the businesses trading alongside this road, and with the residents surrounding the development area. Services Provided Social value delivery support Community engagement Stakeholder […]
Birmingham Southside Improvement works
nmcn/ Birmingham City Council: Southside Public Realm Improvement Scheme. We managed stakeholder communications with the myriad of businesses trading throughout this road, footpath and pedestrian area refurbishment. Services Provided Social value delivery support Community engagement Stakeholder engagement Value added In the heart of Birmingham’s China Town, this project presented cultural, as well as logistical challenges. […]