Nicole Metje is Professor of Infrastructure Monitoring and Director of the National Buried Infrastructure Facility (NBIF) at the University of Birmingham. Nicole leads the End User applications of the Quantum Hub for Sensor, Imaging and Timing working closely with industry to evaluate sensors and novel processing methods to see through the ground to ensure that any excavation is safer and results in fewer delays. Nicole is also involved in several utility committees both in the UK (e.g., PAS128) and internationally developing standards and working on best practice and training. Her paper on assessing the impact of PAS128 has won the ICE’s James Hill prize in 2021.