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title: "Spotlight: Engineering Team - New Structure & Managers"
description: Spotlight on SMS Engineering team’s new structure and managers. Meet Simon, Gosia, and Sam, learn about their teams, focus areas, and how they’re supporting growth and excellence.
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# [Spotlight: Engineering Team - New Structure & Managers](https://sms-environmental.co.uk/staff-news/spotlight-engineering-team-new-structure-managers)

 Written by [Natasha Noel](https://sms-environmental.co.uk/staff-news/author/natasha-noel) | Sep 29, 2025 7:41:23 AM

## Spotlight: Engineering Team – New Structure & Managers

We’ve recently made some changes within the Engineering team, all with one clear goal in mind: to create the best possible environment for our engineers to succeed, grow, and showcase their talents.

**What’s new:**

- **Engineering Team Lead**: dedicated focus on day-to-day running of the team, improving support and communication.
- **Technical Engineering Leads**: recognising technical experts who guide best practice, share knowledge, and represent our skills with clients.
- **Engineering Levels 1–3**: providing clarity, recognition, and clear progression pathways for all engineers.

These changes bring more structure, clarity, and opportunity, setting the team up to thrive and deliver even greater impact.

### Meet the Managers

#### **Simon McGowan – Engineering Team Lead (Derby, North East & Scotland)**

- **Background**: Over 20 years in the water industry, having worked as a hygiene engineer, risk assessor, supervisor, operations manager, regional service manager, and accounts manager.
- **Team**: Leading 26 engineers across Derby, the North East, and Scotland.
- **Focus**: Ensuring engineers have the time, training, and equipment needed to deliver the high standards expected by clients.
- **Looking ahead**: Supporting engineers in achieving their goals, building a strong team culture, and being a voice for their concerns.
- **How to connect**: Simon has set up a team chat for engineers in his region and can also be reached on 07971 924229 or s.mcgowan@sms-environmental.co.uk.

#### **Gosia – Team Lead, Risk Assessors**

- **Background**: Experienced in leading risk assessors across operational and compliance activities.
- **Team**: Managing a group of around 20 risk assessors.
- **Focus**: Strengthening onboarding, ensuring regional coverage, maintaining high-quality assessment documents, and supporting compliance completion.
- **Looking ahead**: Building a motivated and high-performing team, developing efficient ways of working, and keeping compliance at the core of operations.
- **How to connect**: Gosia is always happy to connect—message, call, or catch her in the office or on-site.

#### **Sam Hayman – Engineering Team Lead (South, PPM Engineers)**

- **Background**: New to the industry, bringing fresh insight from similar roles in other sectors.
- **Team**: Leading all PPM engineers across the South.
- **Focus**: Supporting and guiding the team, ensuring engineers feel valued, and getting to know the team and their work in detail.
- **Looking ahead**: Building strong relationships, understanding the industry, and helping the team succeed in their roles.
- **How to connect**: Based in the Harwell office—drop by, send an email, or reach out via IM.

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