Michael Craigen

Experienced drainage and wastewater professional with a practical career spanning jet-vac operations, specialist recycling units, CCTV sewer inspection, site supervision and senior operational management. Worked across Scottish Water, local-authority, treatment-works and industrial contracts, including INEOS Grangemouth. Later spent around 14 years coaching, training and mentoring people.

Now looking to combine strong sector knowledge with well-developed communication and people-development skills in a Trainer / Assessor role.

General Manager - Future Environmental Services / EEG Ltd

(2006 - 2012)

Joined as an experienced drainage operator and progressed through specialist recycling-unit work, CCTV sewer inspection and site supervision before moving into senior management. Ultimately held responsibility across two operational depots, including INEOS Grangemouth and a Rosyth depot supporting Scottish Water flow-and-load work.

• Managed field teams, supervisors and office staff; planned workloads, staffing, plant, vehicles and resources.
• Managed H&S, risk assessments, method statements, site requirements and day-to-day operational problems.
• Worked closely with Scottish Water, refinery management, contractors, permit teams, planners and other clients.
• Handled client liaison, operational meetings, service delivery, plant/equipment coordination and performance issues.
• Achieved OS19X Pipe Sewer Condition Classification and OS21X Brick Sewer Condition Classification after CCTV training.
• Previously operated specialist recycling units and worked as a CCTV operator at INEOS before progressing into management.

Drainage Operator / Recycling Unit Operator - Kilbride

(2001 - 2006)

Entered the industry as a second man on jet-vac units, working across Scottish Water, local-authority, treatment-works and major sewer-cleaning contracts before progressing to specialist recycling-unit operation.

• Worked on treatment works, wet wells, culverts, burns and major drainage/wastewater systems throughout Scotland and the UK.
• Selected for a contract overseas in Gibraltar involving man-entry into a six-foot mainline sewer at approximately 8–12 metres, using breathing apparatus due to the presence of harmful gas within the sewer.
• Selected for manufacturer training in Germany on Wiedemann/Reichhardt recycling units before progressing to recycling-unit operator.

Independent Consultant & Team Leader - The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan

(2012)

• Built a successful consultancy supporting thousands of clients; trained, mentored and supported other consultants.
• Managed consultancy centres and delivered one-to-one guidance, group work and ongoing development support.
• New Consultant of the Year (2013), Sales Champion (2012–2017 and 2019), 10-Year Long Service Award.

Owner - Mental Strength – Coaching & Well-being

(2015 - 2026)

• Delivered one-to-one and group coaching around confidence, behaviour change, wellbeing and personal development.
• Developed strong skills in explaining clearly, listening, asking questions and adapting communication to the individual.

Founder - The Burrow

(2026)

• Coaching, personal development, group content and behaviour-change support.

Painter & Decorator - McTaggart & Mickel

(1996 - 2001)

Construction-site experience developing practical problem-solving, attention to detail and safe working habits.