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Chris Bester

Chris Bester

Managing Director, Jersey

Chris joined HLG in 2020 as an environmental consultant to offer an increased range of services for our clients.

Since that time, Chris has worked to establish HLG as the leading provider of sustainable development advisory services in the Island, creating a new revenue stream and developing a significant market presence. Chris has also developed a strong understanding of the local building and development sectors, and the services that HLG provide. Whilst acting ‘up’ as a Director in 2024 and 2025, Chris has proven himself to be a perfect fit in helping to manage and lead on the development of the business.

Chris is a Chartered Environmentalist, a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, a Trustee of the Jersey Ecology Trust Fund, and a Member of the Jersey Chamber of Commerce Building Housing and Environment Committee. Chris holds both BSc (Hons) and MSc (Euro) in Chemistry as well as qualifications in Environmental Management. Chris is also an active member of the Jersey Round Table.

Outside work he spends time with his wife and dog (Bentley) walking on the cliff paths. He is also a member of the local Round Table and donates his time to charitable endeavours.

Specialist Areas

  • Environmental Management Systems
  • Greenhouse Gas / Carbon Footprint Analysis
  • Embodied Carbon and Sustainable Construction
  • HSPC
  • Water: Purification, Conditioning and Wastewater treatment
  • Project & Programme Leading
  • Incident Investigation

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Environmental Management
  • Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) Society of Environment
  • Masters of Chemistry Leeds University 2010
  • Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management
  • Chartered Member of Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (CMISOH)

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As HLG Associates enters its 15th year of delivering high-quality construction and development services for clients in Jersey, Guernsey, and the UK they are delighted to announce the internal promotion of Chris Bester to Managing Director.

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