Lucy Batten

A BSc Environmental Science graduate with 8 months experience within a civil engineering consultancy. Outstanding communication skills, looking to build on academic achievements and 18 months of experience in the built environment to transition into a career within social value.

A proactive and impact-driven environmental professional with experience across consultancy, ecological fieldwork, and community-based environmental projects. Currently working as a Graduate Environmental Consultant at Pell Frischmann, integrating environmental and social value into major infrastructure projects. Demonstrates strong capabilities in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), stakeholder engagement, and bid writing aligned with the UK Government’s Social Value Model.

Recognised as both a Social Value Champion and Sustainability Champion, leading initiatives valued up to £500k, delivering inclusive outreach programs, and contributing to EDI strategies. Skilled in promoting sustainability internally and externally through awareness campaigns, multimedia content, and collaboration with VCSEs, SMEs, and community groups.

Prior roles include Assistant Ecologist at FPCR Environment and Design, conducting ecological surveys and producing client-ready reports, and Project Officer at North Devon Biosphere, independently managing a nature-based project distributing over 1,200 tree saplings to reduce river pollution. Trained through the University of Exeter’s Green Consultants programme, where project management and technical sustainability consultancy skills were honed.

Combines strong interpersonal and communication skills with a strategic mindset, making significant contributions to environmental improvement, social value delivery, and inclusive community development.

BSc Environmental Science with Professional Placement Year with Proficiency in Law [First Class]

University of Exeter - 2020 – 2024

• An interdisciplinary degree requiring critical thinking and problem solving to be applied to the economic, environmental and social sustainability issues society faces today.
• A year in industry increased my already exceptional communication skills when taking on projects and my ability to work in a dynamic team.
• Received a Deans Commendation for Exceptional Performance in Year 4 for outstanding grades.