About Okelani
Okelani is an Environmental Consultant with a strong academic and professional background in environmental sciences, renewable energy, and remediation. She is passionate about technologies and processes that reduce environmental harm and deliver sustainable outcomes, with particular expertise in the restoration and remediation of soils contaminated by hydrocarbons, fertilisers, landfill waste and other pollutants. Her interests extend to reducing carbon footprints and greenhouse gas emissions through the use of alternative and renewable energy sources. Okelani holds a BSc in Geology, MSc degrees in Renewable Energy Technology and Environmental Engineering, and has a PhD in Environment and Agrifood focused on the sustainable remediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated sediments in microaerobic wetland environments. She brings a unique mix of technical knowledge, research skills, and practical site experience, enabling her to provide clients with innovative, environmentally responsible solutions.
Specialisms
| Environmental monitoring | Planning and permitting | Renewable energy technologies |
| Contaminated soils Bioremediation | Pollution prevention and control | Research and data analysis. |
Languages
| English Native Proficiency / First language |
French Basic Knowledge |
Awards & Qualifications
| PhD Environment & Agrifood | MSc Renewable Energy Technology | MSc Environmental Engineering |
Notable Project
Construction Quality Assurance Project
Okelani carried out Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) supervisory works during the installation of artificial geological barriers and mineral liner systems, ensuring works were completed in line with design specifications and regulatory requirements. Working closely with senior consultants Graeme Outridge, mentoring and training for CQA works was provided.
She supervised groundwater monitoring borehole drilling, overseeing installation and logging activities to support environmental compliance. Okelani also supervised borehole drilling at The Folly, Culford Waste, as part of permit surrender works, ensuring installations, reports and records met regulatory requirements.
Okelani prepared and delivered a comprehensive environmental monitoring report for Ingham Pit, Culford Waste, following 12 months of groundwater monitoring. She analysed data from the newly installed down-gradient borehole GW1, together with existing boreholes INGHSEB01 and INGHSEB09, in line with the site’s Environmental Permit (JB3807MM). Her work included interpreting laboratory results, carrying out statistical analysis, establishing baseline concentrations, and recommending revised compliance limits for the parameters specified in Schedule 3 of the permit. The final report supported the client’s regulatory compliance and informed the Environment Agency on the long-term management of groundwater at the site
Construction Quality Assurance Project
Okelani undertook site investigation and environmental monitoring works, including Flame Ionisation Detection surveys and supervision of carbon filtration system installations. She also undertook CQA supervision for artificial geological barrier construction (Annex 1 & 2), overseeing core sampling and compliance activities.
Research on Barton Court 1 & 2
Okelani carried out detailed desk-based research on Barton Court 1 & 2, former inert landfill sites and waste transfer facilities. Her work included identifying historical and potential risks, analysing contamination sources, pathways, and receptors, and interpreting gas, groundwater and leachate monitoring results to assess compliance with Environment Agency permit requirements. She produced a comprehensive technical review highlighting compliance issues, proposed alternative land use options post-permit surrender, and advised on long-term environmental management.