Established in 2013 we have worked tirelessly to create a company that delivers for both people and nature. Company Founder Jenni Reid is an Approved Building with Nature Assessor and as a team we have supported numerous communities to realise their green vision. In 2019 we were awarded “Highly Commended” in the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management Small Consultancy of the Year Award.
Meet the Team












Tamsyn Bridger
Senior Ecologist
Tamsyn has been working in ecological consultancy for 8 years, having previously also worked for the Wildlife Trusts. During her time in consultancy she has been involved in a wide range of projects including both small and large scale housing developments, commercial redevelopments and renewable energy schemes. She specialises in project management and the production of Ecological Impact Assessment reports to support the planning process and is frequently a first point of contact for clients regarding new projects. She has extensive experience in protected species surveys including for reptiles, bats, great crested newts and badgers, and has compiled a large number of successful Natural England licence applications for works affecting bat roosts, great crested newt breeding ponds and badger setts, as well as agreement and coordination of mitigation works relating to reptile translocations.
Tamsyn is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management and holds a Level 1 Class Licence for great crested newt.
Ella Dangerfield
Graduate Ecologist
A recent graduate in environmental science, Ella has experience of carrying out protected species surveys of bats, dormice and reptiles, as well as Phase 1 Habitat surveys. She continues to build on her skills of habitat classification, fieldwork and report writing.
She is a qualifying member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management.
Julie Delamare
Finance Manager
Julie is AAT qualified and has many years’ experience in all things financial / business related. Her vast knowledge has been gained from working for large companies like Gillette UK Ltd and Red Paddle Co to small businesses including wholesalers, engineering firms and presently for Burton Reid Associates.
Julie is a hands on person who enjoys getting involved and learning everything about the company she is working for.
Julie is proficient in CRM systems and many financial software packages with a broad knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Flavio Grimaldi
Landscape Architect / Graphics Lead
Flavio is a Licentiate Member of the Landscape Institute with over 5 years’ experience in spatial planning. He has a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Design which enhances his understanding of planning and environmental issues.
Flavio is experienced in using computer databases, Geographic Information Systems and design software to produce high quality graphics that clearly communicate information and data.
Having previously worked for a landscape consultancy company he has trained to provide graphics for Environmental Impact Assessments, ecological survey and assessment and Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment. The latter includes the preparation of Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTVs).
His Graphics include assistance with landscape/ townscape design and preparation of drawings and concepts for multiple phases of planning submissions.
Paul Jolliffe
Lead Landscape Architect
Paul Jolliffe CMLI is a chartered landscape architect with over 38 years’ experience across a broad spectrum of Ecological Landscape projects, working both for private and public sectors. His experience ranges from large to small scale developments spanning from residential and mixed use, employment and industrial, retail and commercial, transport, water, drainage, minerals and recreation. With this broad length and depth of experience, he has a deep understanding and extensive skill set across many fields and project types working for a multitude of clients.
Paul believes that working closely and collaboratively with other environmental disciplines as well as with design and construction professionals is the way to achieve solutions providing the maximum benefit for people and nature. The numerous successfully delivered projects throughout the UK demonstrate how he has turned ideas into practice.
Toni Kenyon
Ecologist
Toni has over seven years of experience as a field Ecologist developed within ecological consultancies and as a freelance professional. Toni undertakes a wide range of work including preliminary ecological assessments; mitigation work for reptiles; ecological clerk of works; desk studies; and species-specific surveys. Her survey experience includes bats, dormice, reptiles, amphibians, water voles, and nesting birds including barn owls. Toni holds a level 1 licence for bats, dormice and great crested newts .
Alex Leishman
Senior Ecologist
Alex has over 8 years’ experience working as an ecological consultant, providing tailored ecological input into a variety of projects for private and public sector clients across the UK ranging from single dwelling renovations to large mixed-use developments and infrastructure schemes.
He has extensive experience in carrying out surveys for a range of protected and notable species including bats, Great Crested Newts, Otter, Water Vole, Badger, reptiles and birds, as well as Phase 1 Habitat Surveys and Hedgerow Regulations Assessments. His role has also involved preparation of mitigation strategies and method statements for protected species, habitat management plans to provide biodiversity enhancement. He is often involved in supervising mitigation works affecting protected species including licensed works involving bats.
Alex holds a Level 2 Bat Survey Class Licence and Level 1 Great Crested Newt Survey Class Licence, and is a Graduate member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management (CIEEM).
Chrissy Mason
Lead Planning & Technical Ecologist
Chrissy Mason MCIEEM is a qualified planning ecologist with over 20 years’ environmental management experience working within the public, private and third sectors. Originally from Tyne & Wear and now based in Devon, previous positions include posts with Hertfordshire County Council, Dartmoor National Park Authority and most recently working as Senior Ecologist at Devon County Council.
Chrissy holds a Masters in Ecological Impact Assessment (Distinction) specialising in bats and Habitats Regulations Assessment with previous experience and a continued interest in community engagement, green infrastructure and protected landscapes. Chrissy also brings with her a life-long passion for projects connecting people to their natural environment to improve physical and mental well-being.
Jenni Reid
Founder
Jenni is passionate about designing strategic and project mitigation and enhancements that support green infrastructure and future health and wellbeing and is a champion for interdisciplinary collaboration in her work. She is also an Approved Building with Nature Assessor and can assist you with implementation of this new set of design standards, helping you to create developments that really deliver for both people and nature. With over 18 years experience within the environmental sector, including 7 years within the Highways division Jenni is a mature professional and has developed a professional career rooted within the fields of construction and development. Providing advice on best practice in accordance with current and emerging legislation and experienced in client liaison Jenni specialises in providing pragmatic, project appropriate advice.
Jenni is also an experienced faunal ecologist who specialises in European Protected Species (EPS) and holds survey licences for bat, dormice and great crested newt and has produced and worked on countless EPS licence applications. Jenni also holds a survey licence for barn owl and is a Registered Consultant under the Bat Low Impact Class Licence and the Bats in Churches Class Licence schemes. In addition, she has produced numerous mitigation and enhancement strategies relating to faunal species, including water vole, common species of reptile and great crested newt.
Jenni is a Chartered Environmentalist, a full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management (CIEEM), Affiliate member of the Landscape Institute and a member of the CIEEM South West Committee. She has also published articles for the Society for the Environment and CIEEM In Practice and regularly organises events and CPD training for businesses and CIEEM.
Gavin Payne
Senior Landscape Architect
Gavin is a Chartered Landscape Architect with nineteen years’ experience within the field of Landscape Architecture and previous experience in Agriculture and Project Management within the retail management sector. He has been involved in a wide range of projects from the assessment/planning stage through to site implementation. Gavin applies a creative design approach to a large number of projects and always seeks to engage actively with the wider design team within each scheme. Currently he acts as a mentor for candidates on the Landscape Institute Pathway to Chartership and has undertaken the role of examiner for the Pathway to Chartership. He has recently joined Burton Reid and previously, whilst at Nicholas Pearson Associates, he was a member of the senior management team with lead responsibility for human resources including recruitment. He undertook the role of project manager for a wide range of schemes whilst at Nicholas Pearson Associates and also undertook line management duties.
Gavin Young
Ecologist
Gavin is a graduate ecologist carrying out ecological surveys for bats, great crested newt, reptiles and dormice. Over the past 3 years he has worked on commercial and domestic housing projects and commercial developments.
He specialises in European Protected Species and holds survey licenses for great crested newt and dormice. Gavin also has experience of Ecological Clerk of Works, particularly in relation to great crested newt and has surveyed this species using e-DNA.
Having previously trained and worked in habitat management, Gavin manages mitigation contracting on our sites and has the necessary skills and experience to carry out works such as reptile fence installation, scrub clearance and vegetation manipulation.
Gavin is a graduate member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.
The Ecology Briefing
The Ecology Briefing is our quarterly event, focussed on bringing together professionals from backgrounds in Ecology, Architecture, Construction and Design to network in a relaxed environment. If you’d like to receive an invitation to the next event then drop your email in to the box below and we’ll be in touch with updates.
Registered Office
Suite 8, Buckfastleigh Business Centre
33 Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh
Devon, TQ11 0AB
Holt Office
Studio 26, The Glove Factory Studios,
1 Brook Lane, Holt,
Bradford-on-Avon, BA14 6RL
Contact
Registered Office: 01364 701150
Holt: 01225 251600
Email: hello@burtonreid.co.uk



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