As marine engineers in Poole, AWA offers a team of highly experienced marine structural engineers and designers ready to support your project from concept to completion. We provide a comprehensive range of marine engineering services, including feasibility studies, specialist surveys, safety inspections, and detailed structural designs for both new builds and refurbishment projects.
Our portfolio spans everything from small private pontoon access bridges to the full-scale design of marinas accommodating hundreds of vessels, including dry stack storage, breakwaters, sea walls, and launch and recovery rigs. With decades of hands-on experience, AWA is known for delivering robust, practical, and innovative solutions customised to the unique demands of coastal and waterside environments.
For over 30 years, we’ve been helping clients bring their marine engineering visions to life by combining technical excellence, forward-thinking design, and a deep understanding of marine challenges to consistently deliver high-quality, award-winning results. With AWA, your marine project is in expert hands.
Maritime, coastal, and waterfront projects present complex challenges, including harsh environmental conditions, site access limitations, and structural demands that differ from inland construction. At AWA, we take the time to fully understand your vision and project goals. We then apply our specialist technical knowledge and creative thinking to develop tailored design options that ensure your project is safe, compliant, and visually impressive, bringing your ideas to life with confidence and precision.
Clients trust AWA because of our proven track record. Our innovative designs not only meet technical requirements but also enhance the visual appeal and long-term value of each site. This trust is why many clients return to us time and again for support with new developments or structural improvements.
Marine structural engineering is a specialised branch of civil engineering that focuses on the design, analysis, and maintenance of structures built in or near water. These structures include piers, docks, jetties, sea walls, marinas, dry stacks, offshore platforms, and other coastal or marine facilities. Marine structural engineers consider the unique environmental challenges presented by water-based locations, such as tidal forces, wave action, saltwater corrosion, marine growth, and harsh weather conditions. They ensure that these structures are safe, durable, and capable of withstanding both everyday use and extreme environmental stresses.
AWA Engineers apply advanced engineering techniques and materials expertise to design and deliver infrastructure that supports maritime operations, safeguards coastlines, and ensures the safe use of coastal and offshore environments. When you work with AWA Engineers, you gain access to a team of highly experienced and qualified professionals with a diverse portfolio of successful projects, from work with the RNLI and the refurbishment of historic piers to the design of marina dry stack facilities for secure boat storage.
Coastal and waterside projects face unique environmental challenges that require specialist knowledge. Marine structural engineers are important to have within your project because they are trained to design safe, durable, and effective structures that can withstand harsh conditions like tides, waves, saltwater corrosion, and shifting seabeds.
A marine structural engineer provides a thorough assessment of a structure’s condition before any work begins, ensuring a clear understanding of any risks or limitations. They also perform precise calculations to confirm that the finished structure can safely support the intended loads and that all chosen materials are suitable for the marine environment. Their input reduces long-term maintenance costs, minimises risk, and helps your project succeed both technically and financially, all essential for your project.
"AWA were brilliant - really responsive and made sure the process went smoothly working with our architect."
Amelia Stead, Client
AWA Consulting Engineers is a structural, civil, and marine engineering consultancy established in 1987, with a hard-won but deserved reputation for delivering excellence in our profession.
Our philosophy is simple: we put people first. This has resulted in a high number of repeat clients and an impressive track record of successful award-winning projects. We are proud to be professional, and approachable; we believe this makes us the ideal partner for your project.
AWA has technical teams in our offices located in Romsey, Hampshire and Bath, Somerset. We deliver services to clients typically across the South, South East and South West.
Our team includes both chartered structural engineers and chartered civil engineers committed to continuous professional development ensuring you benefit from up to date industry expertise, whatever your project entails.
To find out more about how AWA Consulting Engineers can help with your project, get in touch today. Email mail@awaengineers.com and one of the team will be in touch. Alternatively, call 01794 524447 to speak to a member of our team.
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