Linzie Pentleton

Linzie started her career as a civil engineer working for two local authorities (Alnwick District Council and Sunderland City Council) where she obtained an ONC and HNC in civil engineering.

She joined Northumbrian Water in 1997, and since then has worked in various departments and roles. Starting in the sewerage network department as a Technician she then went on to become a Project Manager within the Investment Delivery Department, delivering new network infrastructure. From there she became the Water Efficiency Manager, working with the community and schools to reduce water consumption. She then progressed to be a Wastewater Treatment Manager responsible for the treatment works compliance in the Hexham area which lead her then to become a Water Treatment Manager. Ensuring drinking water supplying Northumberland was to the correct quality and quantity. During this time she also studied for a BA (Hons) in Leadership and Management which she completed in 2012 and also became a qualified NVQ assessor. She is now the Sewerage Network Controller for Northumberland and Tyne working closely with local authorities to minimise flooding and the Environment Agency preventing pollution. Linzie is a founding Director of The Skill Mill Limited.