As Heritage Technical Lead at Atkins, Helen is interested in projects which combine working with old and new to enhance existing settings and the creative re-use of heritage assets from Grade I, Grade II*, Grade II and scheduled monuments. She has extensive experience of strategic development within sensitive sites and Conservation Areas, including the Historic Royal Palaces at the Tower of London, Network Rail, and BAE at Portsmouth Naval Base. Helen is interested in the challenges of retrofitting traditional buildings to create a long term viable solution for clients. Key projects include Bramall Music Building, Chancellor’s Court University of Birmingham, RIBA National Award and Civic Trust Award 2013.