WCS Environmental Engineering appoints multidisciplinary utilities sales manager

The water sector asset management plans for regulatory period 2025 – 2030 (AMP8) is bringing new opportunities for supply chain companies who are setting plans in motion for be at the forefront of innovation and solution delivery now and for the next five years.

Wastewater treatment specialists WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE) is one such company who has appointed Stefania Suchecka as its utilities sales manager for the Northern United Kingdom.

In an exclusive interview, Stefania set outs her ambitions for working in collaboration with water companies and what solutions WCSEE can provide now.

What's your background which made you suitable for the role?

In my early career I was a civil engineer in the water sector, working on AMP5 for various Yorkshire Water projects. I then moved sideways into the mining sector for a few years, getting more involved in the commercial and sales side instead of the more technical aspects.

I then moved back into the civil engineering sector again into more commercial and sales driven roles, working with various companies within the AMP sector. I saw the role at WCSEE for a utilities sales manager and jumped at the chance to apply, knowing that I had the multidisciplinary skill set needed to fulfil the expectations and needs of the role.

You are continuing the work of outgoing utilities sales manager for the North, how would you like to move forward?

I am learning from our customers about his approach and focus on practical, results-driven problem-solving, making sure that the solutions we are providing, genuinely help the water companies meet their challenges and targets.

I’m working closely with customers through AMP8 to provide both hire and permanent solutions that deliver real value. It’s about keeping that momentum going and ensuring water companies have the right tools and technologies to improve their networks.

What are your ambitions and plans as you go forward as utilities sales manager for the North?

My main focus is ensuring water companies have access to the right solutions to meet the challenges of AMP8. Whether that is through hire or permanent installations. I want to build strong, long-term, relationships with customers by really understanding their needs and helping them get the most from WCSEE’s technology.

A big part of that will be expanding the reach of our products, showing where they can add real value in wastewater treatment and network management. I also see a great opportunity to drive innovation, especially with our New Flocell XFM technology, helping customers improve efficiency, meet regulatory targets, and achieve better environmental outcomes.

How do you think the results of the Ofwat final determination for AMP8 affects how WCSEE operates in its procurement and work with water utilities?

The Ofwat final determination for AMP8 is going to shape how water companies prioritise investments, with a clear focus on efficiency, resilience, and environmental performance. From WCSEE’s perspective, this means working even more closely with utilities to help them achieve regulatory and sustainability targets in a cost-effective way.

With tighter budgets and increased scrutiny on spending, I expect to see a stronger demand for flexible solutions - especially hire options that allow water companies to manage short-term challenges without committing to large capital expenditure.

At the same time, long term strategic investments in wastewater treatment technologies will still be crucial, particularly in areas like phosphorus removal and nutrient management, where compliance pressures are increasing.

Are there any utilities or supply chain businesses in the North of the UK that you want to target and why?

The North has some key water companies that are facing significant challenges under AMP8, particularly around nutrient removal, asset resilience, and cost efficiency. Utilities like United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, and Northumbrian Water are all working to meet tighter environmental regulations while managing budgets carefully, which creates opportunities for WCSEE to support them with both hire and permanent solutions.

One area I’m particularly keen to focus on is how we can help with phosphorus removal and wider wastewater treatment improvements. These companies have ambitious targets for reducing environmental impact and our technologies can play a big role in helping them achieve compliance without excessive capital outlay.