Simon Crowther
Media

Ideas worth explaining.

I am a civil engineer, entrepreneur and business owner who is regularly invited to contribute to television, radio, print, online media and live events.

My work covers flooding, resilience, infrastructure, the built environment, technology and business. I aim to make complex subjects clear, accurate and useful, without losing the technical detail that matters.

Alongside traditional media work, I create practical explainers and "how-to" content for an established professional audience, including more than 20,000 followers on LinkedIn.

Whether I am explaining why a property flooded, discussing the realities of growing a business or taking part in something less expected, I bring professional credibility, practical experience and personality to the conversation.

Simon Crowther featured as advisor on BBC One's Rip Off Britain
Media Flood Risk AdvisorSimon Crowther featured as advisor on Rip Off Britain.

Broadcast and commentary

I am a regular flood-risk contributor for BBC News and Sky News and have appeared across national and regional television.

My broadcast work has included Channel 4's climate documentary A Summer of Wild Weather, ITV News during the 2021 London floods and BBC One's Rip Off Britain in 2026, discussing surface-water flooding and the practical steps available to homeowners.

My role is often to translate engineering into language that is accurate, direct and accessible to a general audience. This extends beyond flooding and has included wider discussions about water, infrastructure and resilience, from the 2026 hosepipe ban to London's sewer network and the Thames Tideway Tunnel.

Live media requires technical information to be understood quickly. I focus on explaining what has happened, why it matters and what can realistically be done next.

Simon Crowther filming a flood-risk report for television beside a flooded street
On locationFilming a flood-risk report for national television from a flooded town.

Build Back Better

As part of my advocacy work I was featured in Flood Re's launch film for Build Back Better, an initiative designed to help households include property flood resilience measures when repairing their homes following a flood.

I was also invited to speak at the launch event in Parliament, sharing my experience of flooding and the importance of helping homes recover in a way that leaves them better prepared for the future.

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Simon Crowther speaking at the Flood Re Build Back Better launch
Build Back BetterSpeaking at the Flood Re Build Back Better launch.

Engineering, business and technology

My perspective extends beyond my work as an engineer.

I founded my first business at a young age and have since developed the FPS Group across engineering consultancy, flood resilience and specialist e-commerce. This gives me practical experience of entrepreneurship, leadership, growth, recruitment, innovation and the realities of building a technically credible business.

I am also interested in how technology, artificial intelligence and digital communication can improve engineering, business efficiency and the way technical information is shared.

I regularly attend business and technology events, to engage with new ideas and developments across different industries.

I am particularly interested in innovation that solves a genuine problem, rather than technology for its own sake.

Experience with personality

I take professional accuracy and responsibility seriously, but I do not believe credibility requires the removal of personality.

My media work has included live news, documentaries, business commentary, educational content, international events and some less conventional television appearances, including as a charter guest on Below Deck.

I am open to opportunities that are relevant to my experience, audience or interests, including media appearances, events, campaigns and selected brand collaborations.

The right fit matters. I am most interested in opportunities where I can contribute something credible, useful or genuinely engaging.

Media gallery

In the media.

A mix of broadcast, business, print, product and the occasional surprise.

Simon Crowther interviewed live on Sky News on a flooded street in York
Sky News, liveReporting from a flooded street as the water was still rising.
Simon Crowther in the GB News studio discussing flooding
GB NewsIn the studio early, making sense of a night of flooding.
Simon Crowther filming with an ITV weather presenter
ITVFilming with the weather team on what the forecast means on the ground.
Simon Crowther filming Channel 4's A Summer of Wild Weather in Skewen
A Summer of Wild WeatherFilming Channel 4's climate documentary in flood-hit Skewen.
Simon Crowther being filmed by a BBC crew in a flood-hit garden in Woodborough
BBC, on locationFilming in Woodborough with the BBC after the village flooded.
Simon Crowther aboard a yacht with a Below Deck cast member
Below DeckAn unexpected invite to be a charter guest led to a different type of television appearance.
Simon Crowther at MIPTV in Cannes
CannesAt MIPTV, talking media, ideas and what comes next.
Simon Crowther on a panel at Elite Business Live
On the panelTalking entrepreneurship and resilience at Elite Business Live.
Simon Crowther at the BIBA insurance conference
Industry eventsAmong the insurance world at BIBA, where flood risk really lands.
Simon Crowther filming a how-to product explainer video
Explainers and how-toFilming a product explainer, one clear idea at a time.
Simon Crowther with Jenny Voce, Alison Edgar MBE and Dale McDermott at the Attitude Awards
Attitude AwardsPictured left to right: Jenny Voce, Simon Crowther, Alison Edgar MBE and Dale McDermott, outside the Attitude Awards, which spotlights trailblazers, community heroes and pop culture icons.
Simon Crowther interviewed in Flood Industry Magazine
In printInterviewed by Flood Industry on redefining resilience.
Simon Crowther at a policy launch event in Parliament
Policy launches and media
Simon Crowther with Ben Towers MBE and Alison Edgar MBE at the Ready Set Startup launch
Ready Set StartupPictured with Ben Towers MBE and Alison Edgar MBE for the launch of Amazon's business TV show, where Alison was an advisor on the show.

Featured and recognised

I have been featured or quoted by organisations including BBC News, Sky News, Channel 4, ITV News, Forbes and The Guardian, alongside engineering, environmental and business publications.

In 2018, I was named to the Forbes Europe 30 Under 30 list and have received multiple awards across engineering, entrepreneurship and business.

BBCSky NewsChannel 4ITV NewsForbesThe Guardian

Author

I am a contributing author at Elite Business Magazine, writing for an audience of founders, business owners and leaders.

My articles cover engineering, business, media, wellbeing and life: the practical lessons from building companies, and the things that are rarely discussed openly.

Selected media coverage

Features, interviews and commentary covering flooding, climate resilience, engineering, entrepreneurship and public policy. Dated and linked to the original where it is publicly available.

Media and collaboration enquiries

Looking for a contributor, speaker or collaborator?

I am available for television, radio, print, online media, podcasts, events, campaigns and selected collaborations.

For time-sensitive press enquiries, please include the subject, format, deadline and whether the contribution will be live or pre-recorded.

Approved photography, headshots and biographical information are available in the press kit.

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