Tom House
About Tom House
Tom House is a Senior Freshwater Ecologist at Arup with extensive experience in environmental impact assessments and freshwater ecology.
Senior Freshwater Ecologist at Arup
Tom House currently serves as a Senior Freshwater Ecologist at Arup. He has been with the company since 2018 and works out of Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. His role includes assessing impacts on freshwater systems and consulting on various environmental projects to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Previous Roles in Environmental Science
Before joining Arup, Tom House worked at APEM Ltd as a Senior Aquatic Scientist from 2007 to 2016 for a duration of nine years. He also gained experience in the business sector, working as a Business Services Assistant at Deloitte from 2006 to 2007 for ten months in Manchester, United Kingdom. These roles provided him with a broad understanding of environmental science and business services.
Educational Background in Environmental Science
Tom House holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Monitoring, Modelling & Reconstruction from The University of Manchester, which he completed in one year from 2005 to 2006. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geography & Geology from the same institution, studying from 2002 to 2005 over three years. This strong educational foundation has been instrumental in his career in environmental science.
International Project Experience
Tom House has extensive international project experience, having worked on Environmental and Social Impact Assessments and Environmental and Social Due Diligence in multiple countries, including Turkey, Georgia, Albania, India, and Tanzania. His global exposure equips him to handle a variety of ecological challenges and project requirements.
Specialized Expertise and Regulatory Knowledge
Tom House specializes in the assessment of impacts related to water abstraction for hydropower and cooling/potable water intakes. He holds survey licenses for white-clawed crayfish in both England and Wales and possesses in-depth knowledge of key environmental regulations, including the Habitats Directive, the Water Framework Directive, the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act, and the Eels Regulations. Additionally, he is well-versed in meeting internationally recognized environmental performance standards such as EBRD PR6 and IFC PS6.