We’re incredibly proud to celebrate Gareth Morgan, a Portfolio Manager in our Engineering Team, who was personally invited to attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace - a truly special and well-deserved honour. 

Invited by His Royal Highness King Charles and The Not Forgotten charity, the event recognised those supporting veterans and service personnel through community and meaningful opportunities. 

A former Royal Marine, Gareth continues to serve beyond his role by mentoring current recruits - a commitment we’re proud to support as part of pledge to the Armed Forces Community. Supporting our people to make a difference beyond the workplace is something we deeply value.

Last year, we were awarded the Ministry of Defence’s Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) in recognition of its exceptional commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers, and military families in the workplace. The ERS honours UK organisations that actively champion the Armed Forces community. The Silver Award is given to employers who go above and beyond their Armed Forces Covenant commitments by embedding inclusive policies, promoting defence values, and advocating for service personnel across their teams.  

Speaking with pride, Gareth shared, “From serving as a Royal Marine to now delivering projects with South West Water, I’ve always believed in service, commitment, and doing things the right way. But to receive an invitation from His Royal Highness to Buckingham Palace was something truly special, an overwhelming sense of pride, gratitude, and humility. It’s a moment that makes you pause, reflect on the journey, and feel incredibly honoured to be recognised in such a way.” 

To find out more about our Armed Forces commitments, visit our dedicated page