Nature-based engineering

Jola Brown

Jola graduated from Cardiff University with a MEng in civil engineering in 2021. Since then, she has had the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, including the renovation and extension of heritage railway lines, earthworks design for major highway schemes, and slope stability assessments and soil nail design for unstable cliff faces.

Jola has recently joined the coastal team at Moffatt & Nichol where she works on port and maritime geotechnical structures across the globe.

Jola was awarded the Rising Star Award at the 2025 Ground Engineering ceremony and named one of the Top 20 Women in Ground Engineering in 2026.

Olli Sandercock

Olli is a graduate civil engineer specialising in bridges, having completed his MEng in civil engineering in 2024.

Before beginning his consultancy career, he spent 18 months on site through summer placements and a year in industry, gaining valuable experience in piling, temporary works, and the practical delivery of major infrastructure schemes.

Since joining the bridges team at Mott MacDonald, Olli has contributed to nationally significant infrastructure projects, supporting the design and development of a range of structures. His work includes bridge design, stakeholder engagement, and project management, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated and technically robust solutions

Laura Moody

Laura Moody is an associate director in WSP’s Nature Advisory team, working with developers, local authorities and landowners to tackle biodiversity challenges and identify practical opportunities to deliver better outcomes for nature. Her work focuses on integrating nature into projects and decision-making, helping clients understand how biodiversity, ecosystem services and nature-based solutions can support wider outcomes. Laura is particularly interested in moving beyond nature as a constraint and instead exploring how it can become an integral part of project design and delivery.

Mabel Muñoz-Devesa

Mabel Muñoz-Devesa is an associate director and strategic growth manager in WSP’s earth and environment specialism. She has experience across transport infrastructure, active travel, urban regeneration and water management. Mabel's role focuses on supporting local government clients in the South West, where she connects teams and disciplines, builds relationships and develops opportunities that deliver meaningful outcomes for clients and communities.