Black Loch Environmental Consultants

Experienced and Pragmatic Environmental Consultants - Who Deliver

Black Loch Environmental Consultants (BLEC) was founded by Matthew Hopkins, a seasoned environmental consultant and aquatic scientist attributing to the company’s evolution of almost 30 years of successful practice in multidisciplinary consultancy. Matthew’s expertise and ethos is transposed into BLEC, which follows a clear, no jargon, and robust approach; that successfully delivers ecological and hydrological, contamination and rehabilitation studies, for a range of private and public sector clients, at both local and national scale.

Today, BLEC is supported by its team of experienced and dedicated consultants who bring an elevated level of skill, diligence, and enthusiasm to every project. Their deep, sector-specific knowledge spans a wide range of environmental planning disciplines, ensuring that our clients’ projects are delivered efficiently and to the highest standards.

Why choose BLEC for your Project?

At BLEC, we believe that effective environmental consultancy begins with clear communication and mutual understanding. We want our clients to feel confident that they have chosen the right team to deliver their project. That is why we take the time to adopt a proactive, client-focused approach before any formal commission begins.

This early engagement allows us to share our expertise from the outset— we ensure the scope of work is clearly defined, we have aligned expectations, and we tailor our approach to meet your specific needs. By establishing clarity and trust from the beginning, we set the foundation for successful project delivery.

We know that no two projects are the same, we listen carefully, ask the right questions, and shape our advice to suit the specific context, constraints, and deliver bespoke solutions for each project. Our solutions are pragmatic, evidence-led, and designed to be both effective and achievable.