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 40, 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
Special Consultant to AWP (Former Chairman)
After 11 very successful years building the team at AWP alongside Pete and Alex, Ian stepped back from his front line role in the operation of the business in July 2024 but still...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 lads who have a similar passion and a...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
Technical 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...Graham May
Associate Director
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 Director
I joined AWP in 2013 after spending time with both a small local firm and an international consultancy where I completed my apprenticeship and crafted my engineering and project management...Craig Mason
Associate Director
I have always lived and worked in and around Bridgwater / Taunton in Somerset but now find myself working out of the AWP Exeter office as a Transport Planning Associate following my move from...Simon Baker
Principal Engineer
I have been at AWP for over 9 years, having joined the company as one of the first graduate engineers back in November 2013. I have been fortunate to work in each of the teams at AWP being...Annabel Harris
Principal Engineer
I studied at Cardiff University achieving a MEng in Civil Engineering in 2015. Although I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Cardiff, I knew I always wanted to return and work in Devon, having...James Blyth
Senior Engineer
My formative years were spent on the Dorset/Hampshire border, but my wife’s heart is here in Devon. Having lived in Surrey for some years, we have made Devon and Cornwall our home since we...Jake Richards
Senior Engineer
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...Jacob De la Croix
Senior 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...Letisha Blackmore
Senior Engineer
I grew up in South Africa and moved to the UK to study for my Doctorate at the University of Southampton. I am now settled in our self-build eco house in a small village near Exeter with my...Daisy Atkin
Senior 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...Jayesh Elson
Principal Technician
I started at AWP in 2016 as an Apprentice, and I have spent my time in one of the three design infrastructure teams, along with Jacob DLC, Robbie, Jacob H, Ollie T & Mitchell. During my...Ralph Morris
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...Richard Leevers
Engineer
Originally from Dorset, I moved to Devon chasing the outdoors. I have since fallen in love with rock climbing and surfing. After earning my masters degree in Civil and Coastal engineering from...Rhys Lamacraft
Engineer
After spending most of my childhood in Devon, I moved to Swansea in 2018 where I completed my bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. After completion of my degree in 2021, I moved back home to...Josh Robinson
Engineer
I graduated from Plymouth University with an MEng in Civil Engineering in 2013. From there I moved to Birmingham to work for a Consultancy where the majority of my work was in railway...Ben Fenton
Engineer
I come from the New Forest but spent most holidays growing up in North Cornwall. This might have influenced my decision to keep to the coast and do my Masters degree in Exeter, where I...Ceri Middleton
Transport Planner
Having grown up in rural Herefordshire, I have always enjoyed being close to the countryside and nature. AWP is in my dream location, being so close to Dartmoor, the countryside and the coast! I...Jacob Hutt
Graduate Engineer
I joined AWP full time after completing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Exeter. As you can see from the picture, I love to travel and go outdoors as much as...Cameron Bennett
Graduate Engineer
After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Plymouth I returned to Exmouth to start my career as a graduate at AWP.Growing up in Exmouth, I was an...Olivia Clarke
Graduate Transport Planner
Originally from Poole in Dorset, I recently graduated from Exeter University with BSc Geography with Applied GIS.After completing a summer internship with AWP, I decided I wanted to pursue a...Tom Richards
Senior Technician
My work with AWP is based in the Drainage and Flood Risk Planning Team where I prepare technical information to support planning applications. I completed my HNC and NVQ in 2018, and...Callum Zangoura
Trainee Transport Planner
Having grown up in Watford, I spent five years working as a fire alarm technician before having a career U-turn during covid and deciding to follow my passion for sustainable development. This led...Isaac Woodman
Technician
Having worked in AWP for the last 6 years I've been able to get a breadth of experience in the Transport, Flood Risk, and Detailed Design teams where I now work in Team Dan as a Technician.I...Ben Green
Technician
Having spent a few years in one of the Detailed Design teams, I am now working in the Flood Risk & Drainage Team and am enjoying the different aspects of the new challenge.I initially...Ethan Wills
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...Verity Saunders
Assistant Technician
I am currently studying for my Level 3 in Civil Engineering and working towards my EngTech within the drainage team here at AWP. Since I was little, I have always been fascinated with the way...Jack Taylor
Assistant 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...Ollie Thomas
Assistant 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...Joe Graham
Assistant Technician
Having just recently finished my A-Levels at Exmouth Community College, I am now delighted to have joined my new role in Graham’s team at AWP! I currently live in Exmouth and being fortunate...Mitchell Ayers
Apprentice Technician
I was born and live on Blackdown Hills in a small hamlet of East Devon where I have grown up having this magnificent outdoor playground on my doorstep. At school, I was involved in anything sporty...George Sampson
Apprentice Technician
I have recently finished college at SDUTC with a BTEC lv3 extended diploma in engineering. But I originally started at Teign school where I was doing all the typical GCSE subjects, after 3...Byron Povey
Apprentice Technician
I joined AWP on the 10th of July 2023 as an Apprentice Technician as Civil Engineering has always interested me, and I am excited to be a part of the team. I went to Torquay Boys Grammar...Adam Champion
Apprentice Technician
I have lived in Exeter all my life, having recently completed my A levels at a local 6th form, I now join AWP as an Apprentice Technician. I enjoy my free time in the gym, playing tabletop...Tyler Shere
Apprentice Technician
I have lived in Devon my entire life playing football, fishing and mountain biking, although not being able to do much of that during my year at college where I studied for a Level...Luke Hallett
Apprentice Technician
I have lived in Dorset until moving to Exeter to begin my apprenticeship in September 2023.At Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester I studied my GCSEs and A-Levels. The A-Levels I chose have zero...Duncan Wanyoike
Trainee Technician
I moved to the UK from Kenya to study engineering and to follow my passion. I joined AWP after an interview and a work placement in 2024. I enjoy reading historical books and I’m deeply...Leo Commelard-Brown
Apprentice Technician
I joined AWP as an Apprentice Technician on 1 July 2024, after studying Graphics Design and Engineering at Exeter College.Civil engineering has always been an interest of mine; I have always...Fletcher Cain
Apprentice Technician
I joined as an apprentice on the 2nd September 2024. Outside of work I play men’s football for Dawlish United, play men’s cricket for South Devon Cricket club and play electric guitar in...Lilli Webb
Operations Manager
Having done dance from the age of 3, I was determined to make it as a Ballet dancer. When I realised this was near impossible, I decided to get an apprenticeship in business. I have previously...Millie Hunt
Operations Coordinator
I’m excited to join the team at AWP! My previous roles have included being a team leader in the transcription industry, and a listing officer for HMCTS. I have a busy social life...