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WSP’s Positive Impact Podcast

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Aging Infrastructure
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Nature Restoration
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The WSP’s Positive Impact Podcast series explores the ideas, innovations, and voices shaping a more sustainable, resilient, and future-ready world. In each episode, environmental journalist and presenter Lucy Siegle is joined by WSP experts and industry leaders to unpack the big topics driving change — from climate resilience and net zero to digital transformation, smart cities, and beyond. Togeth... more

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In this episode, we explore how digital transformation is creating smarter healthcare, from the corridors of NHS hospitals to the counters of local pharmacies and GP surgeries.

Our host Lucy Siegle is joined by Cara Williams, Chief Information Offic... more

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Much of the UK’s infrastructure is ageing and yet it remains fundamental to how society functions. From the moment we turn on the lights or run a tap, to travelling by road or rail, we rely on assets that were often built decades, even centuries, ago... more

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This episode of Positive Impact dives into the challenges of delivering major infrastructure projects. From railways to nuclear power plants, and energy upgrades to new reservoirs, infrastructure is designed to boost economic growth and deliver benef... more

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In this energising episode of WSP’s *Positive Impact* podcast, our host Lucy Siegle explores the “triple challenge” of climate action: mitigation, adaptation, and restoration, asking how we can prevent the worst impacts of climate change, prepare for... more

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In this episode of WSP’s Positive Impact Podcast, host Lucy Siegle is joined by Malcolm Lewis, Cost & Commercial Director for the Great Grid Upgrade at National Grid, and Kirsten Oliver, Managing Director for Energy at WSP, to discuss the people powe... more

In this episode of WSP’s Positive Impact podcast series, BBC1 reporter and presenter Lucy Siegle explores the transformative power of Nature Finance, a concept that is redefining how we approach environmental restoration and economic regeneration. Th... more

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In this episode of WSP’s Positive Impact podcast series, we explore the role of nuclear energy in the UK’s energy future and the critical importance of managing radioactive waste safely and responsibly. Host Lucy Siegle is joined by Professor Neil Hy... more

In this episode of our WSP’s Positive Impact podcast series, presenter Lucy Siegle delves into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) with a focus on the water industry and supporting climate resilience through nature-based solu... more

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Cara Williams
Chief Information Officer at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Episode: Transforming Healthcare from Hospital to High Street
Kevin Sureshkumar
Technical Director in Digital Advisory and Transformation Specialist for Health Care and Life Sciences at WSP
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Episode: Transforming Healthcare from Hospital to High Street
Steve Denton
Managing Director of Civil Engineering Unit at WSP; Vice President of the Royal Academy of Engineering
WSP; Royal Academy of Engineering
Episode: Bridging the Gap: Future-Proofing Ageing Infrastructure
Andrew McNaughton
Chair, Network Rail High Speed Limited
Network Rail High Speed Limited
Episode: Bridging the Gap: Future-Proofing Ageing Infrastructure
Matt Steele
Chief Operating Officer of National Gas
National Gas
Episode: From Vision to Reality: The Art of Delivering Major Infrastructure
Kerry Bangle
Major Projects Director from WSP, leads Complex Projects Advisory
WSP
Episode: From Vision to Reality: The Art of Delivering Major Infrastructure
Rachel Skinner
Executive Director of UK Government Relations and Corporate Responsibility at WSP
WSP
Episode: The Climate Cake: Blending Action, Resilience, and Nature
David Riley
Head of Carbon and Climate Adaptation at Anglian Water
Anglian Water
Episode: The Climate Cake: Blending Action, Resilience, and Nature
Malcolm Lewis
Cost and Commercial Director, Great Grid Upgrade at National Grid
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Episode: Charging Ahead: The Skills Driving the Great Grid Upgrade

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Transforming Healthcare from Hospital to High Street
Q: If you could change one thing to create a positive impact, what would it be?
Put people first by empowering patients to manage their health data and ensuring clinicians and staff are fully supported with training and change management from the start.
Transforming Healthcare from Hospital to High Street
Q: What are the timeframes and practical steps for implementing these digital changes in the NHS?
Implementation is staged: start with current technologies that already exist, then pilot new tools in controlled environments, and gradually scale after validating value and ensuring staff adoption, all under a multi-year funding approach.
Transforming Healthcare from Hospital to High Street
Q: Cara, can you tell us about your role and how you are working with technology in Sussex?
As CIO, Cara Williams oversees digital strategy, data governance and the integration of clinical and IT systems to move toward an electronic patient record and a more digital workflow that supports clinicians and patients alike.
From Vision to Reality: The Art of Delivering Major Infrastructure
Q: What is the biggest change you see in how we approach infrastructure delivery today?
The panelists point to increased interconnectedness and complexity, with a stronger focus on front-end scoping, reducing uncertainty for funders, and aligning incentives across multiple organizations to ensure value and timely delivery.
The Climate Cake: Blending Action, Resilience, and Nature
Q: How has policy and government support affected progress, and what consistency is needed?
Policies have fluctuated, but there is a need for consistent, urgent action; the discussion highlights the importance of linking emissions reductions with economic opportunities and ensuring nature-based solutions are integrated into policy and practice.

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What is WSP’s Positive Impact Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The series centers on large-scale infrastructure, energy transition, and climate resilience, with a strong emphasis on practical delivery, governance, and data-driven decision making. Across recent episodes, topics include aging assets and renewal strategies, complex project delivery, decarbonization and nature-based solutions, grid modernization and workforce skills, nature finance and local collaborations, nuclear waste governance, and the role of artificial intelligence in utilities. Guests are often senior engineers, program directors, and academics from leading infrastructure firms and public bodies, who share real-world case studies, regulatory context, and actionable lessons for policymakers, operators, and investors. A standout thro... more

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7. Rachel Skinner
8. David Riley

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