James Teale

About James Teale

James Teale is an accomplished manager with extensive experience in project delivery, business development, and commercial management within the water industry. He is a recognised technical expert in sewer flow and river water quality monitoring, with a proven track record of working with clients across the UK wastewater sector. Throughout his career, James has successfully developed strong client relationships with UK water companies, consultancies, and equipment manufacturers.

With over 26 years of experience in the water industry, James has been a key contributor at Socotec for more than two decades. He has successfully delivered overseas projects in the Middle East and across Europe, managing large-scale data collection, project delivery, and operational management within the UK wastewater sector.

James has a strong background in budget management, driving productivity and efficiency while ensuring successful project outcomes. His expertise includes bid management, tender writing, financial reporting, and forecasting. He has led the operational management of industry-leading surveys in the water sector and holds a PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification, ensuring structured and effective project execution. His experience also extends to business development, lead generation, product development, and sales, with a particular focus on wastewater monitoring and river water quality projects.

Outside of work, James enjoys staying active through running and gym workouts. He values family time and takes great pride in supporting his sons in both Rugby League and Rugby Union.