IWS M&E partners with Portsmouth Water on most ambitious investment plan to date
Integrated Water Services (IWS) M&E, a leading South Staffordshire Plc provider of specialist design and delivery services to the water and wastewater sector, has entered into a new strategic partnership with Portsmouth Water.
South Staffordshire Plc awarded RoSPA Gold for putting safety first
South Staffordshire Plc has been awarded the RoSPA Gold Award for health and safety performance, recognising our commitment to keeping people safe. This achievement reflects the strength of our StayingSafeTogether framework and the culture of proactive learning, leadership accountability, and psychological safety embedded across our Group. For clients, it’s a clear signal that partnering with us means choosing a supply chain built on trust, resilience, and uncompromising safety standards.
Infrastructure Gateway Ltd secures partnership with Taylor Wimpey and Calco 101
Infrastructure Gateway Ltd (IGL), the UK’s largest independent multi-utility infrastructure provider, and part of South Staffordshire Plc, is proud to announce it has successfully secured a new partnership with leading housebuilder, Taylor Wimpey and joint owner Calco 101.
OnSite secures partnership with Wessex Water
OnSite, a leading UK provider of specialist water and rail infrastructure contracting services, and part of South Staffordshire Plc, is delighted to announce that it has successfully secured a new partnership with Wessex Water.
Pelican Business Services chooses Echo’s Aptumo billing solution
Echo, South Staffordshire Plc's leading provider of customer engagement and billing solutions for the water industry, is proud to announce a significant new contract win for its pioneering water billing software, Aptumo.
Refreshing Echo’s brand for a new era
Echo Managed Services, South Staffordshire Plc's specialist in multi-channel customer contact services and Salesforce-native water billing software, has today launched a refreshed brand identity – marking a new chapter for the business.
South Staffordshire Water appoints two new directors
Shaun Dowen (left) has been appointed as Operations Director, and Alex Wilkes (right) joins as Customer Services Director. Both will start their new roles with the business later in the year.
Steven Draper
Appointed as Managing Director of Infrastructure Gateway in May 2018. Steven has worked in the engineering and utilities sector for over 20 years starting in the water and wastewater arena before joining Infrastructure Gateway in 2008 where he has worked with the team and been integral in the significant growth the business has seen, before becoming a member of the group in January 2023.
Mick Horn
Mick was appointed Interim Group Chief Finance Officer at South Staffordshire Plc in April 2025. He brings over 30 years of experience in finance, having held several senior financial leadership positions across the retail and infrastructure sectors, including at Office Depot and Idverde.
James Skelton
Appointed as Managing Director of Group business Office Watercoolers in April 2025, James began his journey with the company over 15 years ago, working across a spectrum of operational and leadership roles.