Stantec, a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting, has appointed John Hornig as its new director of coastal management for the UK and Ireland.
Hornig joins the Stantec team from Aecom, bringing extensive project management experience in coastal defence, river engineering, and integrating sustainable solutions into natural environments.
In his new role, Hornig will be responsible for helping grow Stantec’s interdisciplinary coastal offering in the UK and Ireland, as the firm supports public and private sector clients in addressing their biggest societal and environmental challenges.
Hornig has 15 years’ experience working with the Environment Agency and has a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape when it comes to protecting and enhancing coastal communities. He will now help strengthen and develop Stantec’s client relationships while identifying opportunities for cross-sector collaboration and implementing best practice into transformative projects on and around Britain’s coastline.
As a global consultant with more than 450 offices, Stantec supports coastal communities around the world. The Company offers a holistic range of services in coastal engineering and design—from feasibility studies and design cost/benefit analysis as well as services in marine ecology, water quality assessment, environmental planning and permitting, construction monitoring, mitigation, and response.
“The UK has many complex coastal challenges and there are lots of opportunities for us at Stantec to make a meaningful difference for people and the environment,” commented Hornig on his appointment. “There’s a push to create new coastal habitats, improve water quality, and maintain or upgrade our flood defences to manage the impacts of sea level rise. Stantec can combine civil engineering with cutting-edge low-carbon technologies and nature-based solutions. We can therefore add real value for a broad range of clients. I’m very much looking forward to bringing together our global and local sector expertise to help focus on these critically important issues.”
Nancy MacDonald, Stantec’s UK&I regional director for Infrastructure added: “John’s public and private sector experience coupled with his project management expertise is exactly what we need as we continue to unlock coastal opportunities. I’m excited to see how he can leverage our collective offering to help us make communities more resilient and protect the integrity of our environment.”
