"The team from AWP were amazing, they portrayed the industry well and were enthusiastic with the students. Thank you to you all for coming to inspire our students and representing AWP so well."

Nicola YoungCareers and Work Related Learning CoordinatorSidmouth College

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 team, then transport planning before settling in the detailed infrastructure design team.

Besides working in the office I have been fortunate enough to get the chance to visit a number of sites and see the projects first-person; this has broadened my understanding of how different aspects of design are integrated to achieve the finished product.

I started my engineering career at AWP while on day release to Exeter College studying an HNC Civil Engineering. Then in 2017 gained an EngTech professional qualification through the Institute of Civil Engineers.

Outside of work I spend my time playing and watching any kind of sport involving a ball and if not that I’ll be somewhere fishing.

I am very much enjoy working at AWP, I hope to continue working here for many more years, gaining vital experience and qualifications along the way!


Qualifications

Eng Tech – Engineering Technician with ICE
HNC – Civil Engineering studies
BTEC National Certificate – Construction & The Built Environment

Professional Memberships

MICE – Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers

  • Sustainable Drainage Design

    There are many volumes of technical guidance written about SuDS, but most of this really boils down to the mantra of “making space for water”. At AWP we pride ourselves on working...

    Sustainable Drainage Design

    There are many volumes of technical guidance written about SuDS, but most of this really boils down to the mantra of “making space for water”. At AWP we pride ourselves on working...

  • Flood Risk Assessment

    Over the last few years, flooding of urban areas has rarely been out of the news for any length of time. There are examples of comparatively new developments which have flooded, but generally...

    Flood Risk Assessment

    Over the last few years, flooding of urban areas has rarely been out of the news for any length of time. There are examples of comparatively new developments which have flooded, but generally...

  • Prince of Wales Road

    Exeter University has invested heavily over the last few years in extending and improving the facilities on campus as their student numbers have grown significantly. To support this...

    Prince of Wales Road

    Exeter University has invested heavily over the last few years in extending and improving the facilities on campus as their student numbers have grown significantly. To support this...

  • Highway Access Design

    In many cases, achieving a successful access solution to a site can be the key to unlocking its development potential and often one of the first issues that needs to be resolved as part of the...

    Highway Access Design

    In many cases, achieving a successful access solution to a site can be the key to unlocking its development potential and often one of the first issues that needs to be resolved as part of the...