Francesca is an Associate Engineering Geologist for AtkinsRéalis. She’s worked in ground engineering for over 19 years, specialising in ground investigation and ground characterisation. Francesca is currently leading a prestigious data management project, looking to introduce innovation to create efficiency and accuracy.  She is one of Ground Engineering Magazine’s Top 20 Women in Ground Engineering 2026 and sits on the magazine’s editorial advisory board on behalf on the Engineering Group of Geological Society. She’s held a role on the EGGS committee for over 13 years and is additionally a mentor for chartership (CGeol) and Health, Safety and Wellbeing lead within ground engineering and tunnelling for AtkinsRéalis.