History

Ben Pollard is the founder and Director of Pure Green Consulting, with over 20 years’ experience delivering renewable energy and infrastructure projects across the UK and international markets. Holding a degree in Electrical Engineering and membership with the Chartered Institute of Builders, Ben brings a multidisciplinary background spanning project delivery, engineering, commercial management, due diligence and Health & Safety / Principal Designer services. Ben has extensive experience in the conception, design, procurement, construction and operational delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar PV, battery energy storage and wind developments. His expertise includes project risk management, contractor procurement, technical due diligence, construction management and complex grid connection coordination. He has led the successful delivery and assessment of multi-million-pound renewable energy projects under FIDIC, ICE and NEC3/4 contractual frameworks, with detailed knowledge of UK and European regulatory requirements. Ben has particular expertise in grid connection strategy and risk management, including connection agreements, technical negotiations, programme coordination and delivery risk assessment for complex renewable energy infrastructure projects. Prior to founding Pure Green Consulting in 2017, Ben held senior roles with TÜV SÜD and Siemens Gamesa, supporting renewable energy projects across development, construction and operational phases.

Richard Thompson leads PGC’s operational asset management services, supporting the ongoing performance, compliance and operational reliability of renewable energy assets across the UK. With more than 20 years’ experience within the renewable energy sector, Richard has extensive operational knowledge spanning wind, solar and grid-connected infrastructure projects. His expertise includes operational asset management, contractor coordination, SCADA and performance monitoring, outage planning, HV process coordination, operational compliance and stakeholder management. Since joining PGC in 2022, Richard has been responsible for the delivery and management of operational support services across a portfolio of renewable energy assets, helping Clients maximise availability, maintain compliance and reduce operational risk throughout the asset lifecycle. Prior to joining PGC, Richard was responsible for the operational management of a renewable energy portfolio exceeding 150MW, overseeing both wind and solar assets across operational, maintenance and performance management activities. Richard also supports PGC’s technical due diligence and inspection services, bringing practical operational insight gained from years of hands-on asset management and field experience. His broad understanding of operational renewable energy infrastructure enables PGC to provide practical, delivery-focused support informed by real operational and maintenance challenges.

Simon Pipkin is a Senior Project Manager and member of the senior management team at Pure Green Consulting, with over 20 years’ experience delivering and operating renewable energy projects across wind, solar and battery storage sectors. Simon has managed multi-million-pound renewable energy projects from planning and development through construction, commissioning and operational management, consistently delivering projects safely, on time and within budget. His expertise spans the full project lifecycle, including: Site investigation and planning support, Technical due diligence, Construction and project management, Operations and maintenance, Asset management and owner reporting, Portfolio performance optimisation and Operational risk management. Simon has overseen the operational management of gigawatts of renewable energy capacity and has led complex project delivery challenges, including the construction of Pen Bryn Oer Wind Farm on a former open cast mining site and management of the judicial review process associated with the Denzell Downs planning approval. He combines strong technical expertise with strategic project and portfolio management experience, supporting project financing, delivery optimisation and operational performance improvement initiatives across utility-scale renewable energy assets. Prior to joining Pure Green Consulting, Simon held senior leadership roles at RES including Product Portfolio Manager and Head of Operational Assessment.

Paul Morgan is a highly experienced construction and engineering professional with more than 30 years’ experience delivering complex infrastructure and renewable energy projects across the UK. Paul has extensive expertise in utility-scale solar PV, battery energy storage and grid connection infrastructure, with a background spanning construction management, civil and electrical engineering, CDM compliance and technical project delivery. He is experienced in managing complex live construction environments, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and delivering projects safely, efficiently and to programme. His practical construction background, combined with strong technical knowledge and leadership capability, enables him to manage challenging delivery programmes and support effective decision-making across all phases of project execution. Since joining Pure Green Consulting in 2023, Paul has played a key role in the delivery of major renewable energy developments and has successfully supported the delivery of more than 100MW of renewable energy capacity for PGC. His responsibilities have included acting as Resident Engineer on a 65MW solar and 50MW battery energy storage project in the South West, alongside construction oversight, technical coordination, contractor management, programme monitoring and quality assurance. Prior to joining PGC, Paul worked with a number of UK ICPs and EPC contractors supporting the delivery of grid connection infrastructure and renewable energy developments across the UK. Paul also supports PGC’s wider technical services including CDM auditing, design review and technical due diligence across wind, solar and battery storage projects.

Gabriella Dimitrov is HSE Director and a member of the senior management team at Pure Green Consulting, with over 20 years’ experience supporting organisations to raise standards, strengthen leadership capability and embed effective, sustainable health and safety culture. She provides clear, proportionate advice across high-risk sectors including renewable energy and construction, helping clients navigate both day-to-day operational requirements and complex, high-scrutiny challenges with confidence. Gabriella’s professional standing reflects the trust placed in her at the highest levels. A number of her professional outputs have been featured in industry textbooks, and she has regularly been relied upon as an expert adviser on complex and high-risk health and safety matters. As a former Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Inspector, Gabriella investigated and prosecuted numerous serious incidents, including fatalities, and regularly represented the HSE in court proceedings. She also acted as an expert adviser to the Metropolitan Police Grenfell investigation team and led government work on critical emerging issues including high-rise cladding and competence standards within the Building Safety Regulator. This experience provides Gabriella with a detailed understanding of how health and safety leadership, decision-making and governance are scrutinised when expectations and consequences are high — and, critically, what effective leadership, systems and culture look like in preventing incidents before they occur. She brings this insight into her work across renewable energy projects, supporting clients in resolving complex issues, strengthening compliance and driving continual improvement across construction and operational environments. More recently, Gabriella has focused on improving standards within the renewable energy sector, supporting organisations in responding to emerging risk, evolving regulation and organisational change.

Ollie Hamblin is a Project Manager at Pure Green Consulting, supporting the development and delivery of utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across the UK. He holds a degree in Business Management from the University of Gloucestershire and is NEBOSH certified in Health and Safety, providing a strong foundation in project coordination, commercial management and HSE compliance. Since joining PGC in 2023, Ollie has supported the delivery of renewable energy projects totalling approximately 100MW across development, pre-construction and construction phases. His experience includes: Technical and commercial due diligence, Site assessments and project coordination, Design and contractor coordination Construction phase monitoring, Project budgeting and optimisation studies, plus HSE and CDM support. Ollie plays a key role in supporting PGC’s growing renewable energy portfolio through structured project management and stakeholder coordination across live project environments.

Phil Morris is a highly experienced Construction and Site Manager with more than 30 years’ experience delivering renewable energy, commercial construction and infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe. Phil has extensive expertise in the delivery of utility-scale solar PV developments, including ground mount and rooftop installations, HV infrastructure, grid connection works, commissioning and construction management. He has successfully managed the construction and delivery of more than 90MW of solar PV capacity, supporting projects from design and procurement through to construction completion and operational handover. His experience spans construction management, mechanical and electrical coordination, contractor management, quality assurance, programme delivery and implementation of health, safety and environmental compliance across complex live construction environments. Phil has held senior construction and site management roles with organisations including Iqony SENS, Ikaros Solar, Grupotec and Skanska, leading multidisciplinary delivery teams and coordinating complex subcontractor packages across utility-scale renewable energy developments. His practical construction background and hands-on site delivery experience provide strong technical and operational support across all phases of renewable energy project execution, particularly within large-scale solar and grid-connected infrastructure projects. Phil holds an NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management alongside SMSTS, IOSH and First Aid qualifications, supported by technical qualifications in electrical installation and mechanical/plumbing construction disciplines.