Neil Palmer graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from the University of Adelaide in 1974 and completed a Master of Engineering Science (Public Health Engineering) at the University of New South Wales in 1983.

He worked as a professional engineer for the South Australian Government’s Engineering and Water Supply Department from 1975 to 1994 in water supply and sewerage planning, design, construction and operation. In 1989 and 1990 he worked in Fiji for the Public Works Department where he was responsible for operation and upgrading of Suva’s wastewater system.

From 1994 to 1997 Neil was Principal Wastewater Adviser with the South Australian Environment Protection Authority.

In 1997 Neil joined United Utilities Australia (UUA) as Water Quality Manager, progressing to Chief Engineer in 2005 where he is responsible for engineering design and process solutions to support UUA’s operations and business development activities.

Neil is a member of the Institution of Engineers, Australia and a Life Member of the Australian Water Association. He is a past President of the AWA SA Branch and was a member of AWA’s national Board for six years. He is a Member of the International Desalination Association.

Email: Neil.Palmer@osmoflo.com.au