The Team
We started as a team of seven back in November 2012, doubled that during 2014 as our workload grew, and doubled that again by the end of 2017. We're now a team of over 30 making us the largest independent company of civil engineers specialising in the development sector in the region.
One of our key objectives is to become our clients' trusted advisors and that is clearly about providing an excellent service and developing strong relationships with our clients' representatives. In many organisations that is generally restricted to Director or Project Manager level relationships, but we strongly believe in empowering our engineers and technicians to liaise with their counterparts. As their respective careers develop they will be the decision makers, so building professional relationships from an early stage is in everyone's interest.
To that end, here are brief pen pics of all of our staff as a first step to help you get to know them.
Ian Awcock
Chairman
I'm a family man and naturalised Devonian having moved down here to a new job and new wife in 1987. Three children later, I most enjoy spending time with family and friends and as an Ultimate...Peter Matravers
Director
I am a big sports fan and follow cricket, rugby and football in no particular order! With my playing days behind me I now provide a taxi service to my two growing boys who have a similar passion...Alex Wozniczko
Director
Yes it is Polish, but no I’m afraid I don’t speak the language. My roots are actually in deepest Sussex, and after graduating from the University of Surrey I made the move to the south west...Chris Yalden
Associate Director
I joined the AWP team back in April 2013, becoming the 10th member of staff. Since that time the business has continued to go from strength to strength and it’s great to be a part of the...Rodin Mackay
Associate
I have always been a keen sportsman participating in a variety of different sports, however golf is now my preferred option. I currently play off a single figure handicap and am a regular first...Graham May
Associate
I am Exeter born and bred and live on the outskirts of Exeter in East Devon with my wife and three young children. Whilst I enjoy playing 5-a-side myself, my sons are both naturally more...Dan Hart
Associate
I have always been an avid rock and metal fan and I am lucky enough to spend a lot of my evening’s rocking-out in a local metal band called ‘Backhand Saloon’. I regularly perform locally but...Simon Baker
Senior Engineer
I have been at AWP for over 8 years where I was fortunate to join the company as one of the first graduate engineers back in November 2013. Following a graduate rotation programme where I have...Alex Hanks
Senior Engineer
I am originally from Berkshire however I have now established myself in a village just outside of Exeter and into countryside life where I am recently happily married, have acquired a muddy dog...Annabel Harris
Senior Engineer
It has been a joy returning to Devon after living in Cardiff for four years where I achieved an MEng in Civil Engineering from Cardiff University. Although I thoroughly enjoyed my time in...Daisy Atkin
Transport Planner
Although I have firmly adopted Devon as my home, I actually grew up in the Netherlands and Switzerland. I am fluent in Dutch and terrible at French, apart from specialist cheese names. I graduated...Sam Davenport
Transport Planner
I am originally from Oxfordshire but spent my formative years in Mid Devon. Having decamped to Cardiff University for 4 years, first to complete a BSc in Archaeological Science and finally a...Jon Goldsworthy
Senior Technician
I am a Senior Technician here at AWP and spend the majority of my time working on the highways, drainage and external works elements at detailed design for a variety of schemes, typically...Jake Richards
Senior Technician
Since starting at AWP a little over 8 years ago, I have gained experience working across all disciplines in the office. I began working in the flood risk and drainage...Matt Spurling
Senior Technician
I am originally from Swindon but moved to Devon at the tender age of 4. I'm fanatical about football and being from Swindon this led to me becoming a very passionate (and unfortunate) Swindon...Toby Ball
Engineer
I am originally from South East Cornwall and I joined AWP in summer 2017 when I moved up north to Devon! I joined the company just after finishing my Civil Engineering degree from Plymouth...Tom Gilbert
Graduate Engineer
I have countless memories and had some great times as an undergraduate student at Plymouth University, however after 5 long years of studying and numerous pints later, I felt ready to start a new...Robert Mackley
Graduate Engineer
I’m originally from Reading, then after 5 years at Plymouth University I decided that the South West was the place to be! Soon later, AWP welcomed me in September 2018 and I haven’t looked...Jacob De la Croix
Graduate Engineer
I joined AWP on a permanent basis after previously working here for a 'Year in Industry' as part of my degree and a summer placement! During this time I have been studying Civil Engineering at...Ralph Morris
Graduate Engineer
After spending 4 years studying for my MEng Civil Engineering degree at The University of Sheffield I returned to Devon to start a graduate job at AWP in 2019 having enjoyed summer internships...Ollie Abbott
Graduate Engineer
I grew up in Suffolk but spent 4 years at Exeter University and felt so at home here I decided to stay in the South West a bit longer. Having really enjoyed my integrated master’s in Civil...Will Pitman
Technician
I sit in Graham’s team and aid with design work alongside drawing production. After achieving my Technician status with the ICE in September of 2020 I have been continuing to progress my college...Tom Richards
Assistant Technician
My work with AWP is based in the Drainage and Flood Risk Planning Team where I support Chris with technical information for planning applications. Having finished my HNC I am now looking forward...Jayesh Elson
Assistant Technician
I am a keen cricket player and fan, I have been playing for a local team, since I was 11. I have gone through the youth teams and now play for the men’s team. I’m a passionate football...Mikey Rose
Assistant Technician
I made the decision that university wasn’t for me and therefore went down the apprenticeship route instead. I am studying towards my BTEC Level 4 at Exeter College. I am part of Chris'...Isaac Woodman
Assistant Technician
A keen cyclist from Exeter who moved to Dawlish in late 2014, enjoying my first real job in industry. I’ve always had an interest in technical work as I very much enjoyed my time at Exeter...Ben Green
Assistant Technician
I have recently finished the BTEC Level 3 Construction and the Built Environment/Civil Engineering full time course at Exeter College and have just started my apprenticeship here at AWP this...Ethan Wills
Assistant Technician
Before starting my apprenticeship at AWP I studied for an Engineering Level 3 Extended Diploma at SDUTC. After two and half years at Sainsbury’s I decided to pursue a career in the engineering...Jack Taylor
Apprentice Technician
I was born in South Devon, and I am pleased to say I have had the privilege of living here nearly all my life! I am a keen football player and rugby fan (mostly following Exeter Chiefs) and have...Ryan Facey
Apprentice Technician
Before I joined AWP as an Apprentice I studied the Level 3 Diploma in engineering at Exeter college. Throughout the time I was completing this course I was working part time at Co-op on and off...Ollie Thomas
Apprentice Technician
I have lived in Devon all my life and was fortunate enough to grow up on the edge of Dartmoor. This has allowed me to walk and explore the landscape and tors of the moors. Outside of work I enjoy...Sophie Brewer
Operations Manager
As a semi-professional musician, I spend a lot of time practising and performing. I have a 9 - 5 office job to pay the bills and support the otherwise penniless existence of a musician....Luisa Chapman
Office Coordinator
I am Berkshire born, Devon raised and Cornish taught with a BA English and Writing. Having previously worked as a freelance Copywriter for a Dubai based lifestyle magazine, a Social...