Advanced Engineering Solutions (AES) appoints new Managing Director

Andrew Lobley has been appointed Managing Director of AES with immediate effect, as part of a wider set of responsibilities leading South Staffordshire Plc’s new Asset Health division, which also includes sister Group company Hydrosave.

The business will continue to build on its core expertise in mechanical, material, electronics and software engineering and solid foundations in the water and gas sectors, whilst laying the foundations for future growth in the renewable energy sector.

Having been with South Staffordshire Plc for 10 years, Andrew previously held roles as Interim Managing Director for Group company OnSite, a drainage, waterways, pipelines and rail sector specialist, and, before this, Operations Director at regulated water companies Cambridge Water and South Staffs Water. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering focused on asset risk management.

Charley Maher, CEO at South Staffordshire Plc, said:

“Supporting the health, performance and resilience of infrastructure pipelines and associated assets is already a core strength within the Group, and we are excited about the potential to extend our specialisms to support new renewable energy assets, in line with our ESG strategy and vision to help create a world where essential services and infrastructure deliver for customers, clients and our planet. Andrew’s experience and skill set mean he is ideally placed to lead our asset health division forward and I look forward to future success ahead.”

Andrew Lobley added: 

“I’m really excited to be leading South Staffordshire Plc’s Asset Health division as Managing Director and am looking forward to meeting the teams in the coming weeks. Both companies have a strong heritage and performance record in the sectors they serve, and the opportunity to grow in new markets is also exceptionally exciting, and I’m looking forward to the journey ahead.”