How we work

We build enduring partnerships with our clients, working collaboratively to tackle complex challenges and create a lasting, positive impact on the world.

From day one, we set out to do business differently, guided by the belief that a leading consulting firm could measure success through more than just profit.

We are committed to enabling a culture that removes barriers to creativity and empowers people to grow as leaders. Since Alluvium was founded in 2006, we have embraced flexible work and remain dedicated to that commitment.

Our values guide everything we do, and we only work with clients and projects that are aligned to our values. Every project we take on delivers a net environmental or social benefit.

Technical excellence, ethical decision-making, broad staff ownership, client service and innovation were key principles that shaped the company we created. They remain central to the way we do business today.

We are bold and entrepreneurial in our ambition.

The Alluvium brand is defined by our willingness to lead industry discussions and challenge our clients’ thinking on key issues and projects. We are always looking to the future and setting ambitious goals for what we do across catchment, river, and coastal spaces.

We cultivate independence, freedom of thought and creativity

Alluvium Consulting is home to a team of experts with extensive experience in catchment, river, and coastal challenges. As a business, we believe it is important not to hinder those wanting to excel. We provide time, and encourage people to chase their passion, which flows through to better outcomes for our clients.

Our principles and values are evident in everything we do.

Developed and documented in 2006, our principles and values are still as relevant now as they were then. They express how we treat staff, engage with clients and set the bar for the way we respect each other.

We are an evidence-based organisation.

Being evidence-based means our work is backed by scientific evidence. While this approach may occasionally create tension with clients expecting a specific outcome, we remain committed to following what the evidence shows.

We champion collaboration.

Our success is built on collaboration: within our business, with research institutions, with other consultants, and with our clients. Effective collaboration across the water industry has been key to shaping the company into what it is today.

These elements combine to capture our core purpose: we are driven to create impact.