Philip is a chartered civil engineer specialising in water resources management and has 21 years' experience in the water sector in the UK and internationally. He leads Arup's water resources work in a variety of contexts, ranging from highly regulated sectors in the UK and Europe, to advising and nurturing regulatory regimes in the developing world. His experience enables him to help clients align with Integrated Water Resource Management principles and sustainable water management practices, including water stewardship.

Philip is also contributing to understanding the interfaces between city water resources and resilient supplies, particularly the impact of city water demand on river basins and aquifers. He began his career working on water resources studies and assessments for national projects in Uganda, and major World Bank-funded projects in the East Africa region, including the Nile Basin Water Resources Project, the Nile Basin Initiative and the Lake Victoria Environment Management Project.

In the UK, Philip has worked on a variety of water sector projects, including developing statutory water resources plans for many UK water companies, often assessing the impact of climate change on water resources availability and future demand. His areas of work also include strategic water business consulting, particularly on regulation, cost drivers and water resource system optimisation.