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Professional team collaborating on sustainable energy project

Our Story

Established in 2009, spire-otter emerged from a recognition that businesses across the West Midlands needed practical, accessible guidance on navigating the energy transition.

Our founders brought together expertise from engineering, finance, and environmental policy to create a consultancy that speaks the language of business whilst maintaining technical rigour.

Over fifteen years, we have worked with manufacturers, property developers, healthcare providers, and public sector bodies across Birmingham and beyond, helping them reduce energy costs and meet increasingly ambitious sustainability targets.

Our Values

Principles that guide our work with clients and shape our approach to every project.

Practical Solutions

We focus on recommendations that can actually be implemented within real-world constraints of budget, operations, and organisational capacity.

Evidence-Based Advice

Every recommendation rests on thorough analysis and documented evidence. We present options with clear data on costs, benefits, and risks.

Client Partnership

We work alongside your team, transferring knowledge and building internal capability rather than creating dependency on external consultants.

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Our Expertise

Our team holds qualifications across energy engineering, environmental management, and business strategy. Key competencies include:

We maintain memberships with relevant professional bodies and stay current with evolving regulations and best practices through continuous professional development.

Leadership Team

The people guiding our consultancy and client engagements.

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Richard Whitmore

Managing Director

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Catherine Blackwell

Technical Director

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Andrew Chen

Principal Consultant

Work With Our Team

Discuss your organisation's energy challenges with our consultants and explore how we can support your sustainability objectives.

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