Vivien Chen
Wellington
Summary
Vivien Chen is a Principal Water Engineer and Senior Project Manager with over 18 years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure projects in New Zealand and the UK . She has worked with prestigious clients such as Napier City Council (NCC), Wellington Water (WWL), Scottish Water, and United Utilities .
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Water Engineer | Project Manager | Client Manager
Tonkin + Taylor
01.2023 - Current
- WWL Panel Lead
Programme Manager – Environmental Water Quality
Wellington Water
06.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Project Manager – Water Reform Stimulus Water Safety and Conservation
Wellington Water
04.2021 - 06.2022
Associate Water Engineer
Jacobs NZ
11.2021 - 01.2021
Graduate to Principal Engineer
Jacobs UK
09.2006 - 08.2017
Project Engineer
Scottish Water Solutions
01.2006 - 01.2011
Graduate Engineer & Design Lead
Scottish Water Solutions
01.2008 - 01.2010
Graduate Engineer
Scottish Water Solutions
01.2006 - 01.2008
Education
Master of Engineering (Intergrated With BEng) - Civil Engineering
University of Edinburgh
UK10-2006
Skills
- Project and Programme Management: Skilled in managing multidisciplinary projects, complex budgets, and high-risk infrastructure projects, particularly within local government settings
- Water Infrastructure Design and Optimization: Technical expertise in pipeline hydraulic design and innovative, sustainable engineering solutions
- Stakeholder Engagement: Experienced in stakeholder engagement and management
- Regulatory Compliance: Knowledgeable in regulatory compliance (RMA, SEPA, WaPUG, CIRIA)
- Sustainability and Trenchless Technologies: Advocates for sustainability and trenchless technologies
- Local Government Systems: Comprehensive understanding of local government systems, including financial systems, Long-Term Plan (LTP) cycles, asset management, and Project Management Office (PMO) systems
- Smart Metering Technologies: Knowledgeable in smart metering technologies
- Environmental Management Practices: Versed in environmental management practices
- Procurement: Experienced in procurement for professional services
- Commercial Sensibilities and Business Acumen: Possesses strong commercial sensibilities and business acumen
- Design Management and Coordination: Expertise in design management and coordination of multi-disciplinary projects
- Water distribution systems
- Wastewater management
- Sewer system design
- Drainage system design
- Water reuse technologies
- Water quality standards
- Water asset management
- Water treatment design
- Water metering solutions
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Interpersonal skills
- Technical report writing
Accomplishments
maintain and improve client relationship
contribute and create business strategy
chartered engineer
Professional Panel reviewer
Certification
MEng, Civil Engineering, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom (2006)
Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Chartered Engineer
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Principal Water Engineer | Project Manager | Client Manager
Tonkin + Taylor
01.2023 - Current
Programme Manager – Environmental Water Quality
Wellington Water
06.2022 - 12.2022
Associate Water Engineer
Jacobs NZ
11.2021 - 01.2021
Senior Project Manager – Water Reform Stimulus Water Safety and Conservation
Wellington Water
04.2021 - 06.2022
Graduate Engineer & Design Lead
Scottish Water Solutions
01.2008 - 01.2010
Graduate to Principal Engineer
Jacobs UK
09.2006 - 08.2017
Project Engineer
Scottish Water Solutions
01.2006 - 01.2011
Graduate Engineer
Scottish Water Solutions
01.2006 - 01.2008
Master of Engineering (Intergrated With BEng) - Civil Engineering
University of Edinburgh
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