Our projects
Our passion for engineering is what drives us. Seeing your work come to life can be one of the most exciting parts of the role. As an engineer or technician, you’ll be able to see a project develop and witness first-hand the impact your input can have on people’s lives.
From conservation projects to marine infrastructure, we offer a wide range of services to our clients. See just a few of the projects that you could be working on as part of the AWA team.
A day in the life
The Romsey team enjoying an afternoon of Paddle to the Pub
Our welcoming office spaces are in Romsey and Bath.
At AWA we believe in promoting work-life balance, which is why we have adopted a 35-hour working week – less than the industry standard. We know our people lead busy lives and that it’s important for work to work for you.
As an employer of skilled professionals, we recognise that technology and access to easy-to-use systems is important to getting the job done, which is why we invest in the latest equipment, software and management tools, both for technical and administrative purposes.
We have a well-structured system of technical teams, providing clear guidance on who you’ll be working with. We also place strong emphasis on workload planning to ensure your tasks are well-defined and achievable.
Many of our team members have been through the process of gaining professional qualifications. We have approved members who can guide engineers to chartership status through ICE and IStructE Mentor-supported Training schemes.
Alongside that, we are also proud to offer other training opportunities. A recent opportunity for the team was attending the Build Better with Wood conference:
“Myself, Ben Whitfield, Josh Georgiou and Joshua Powell, today, attended a really informative and extremely inspirational conference Build Better with Wood. A day full of great guest speakers and plenty of Q&A time left us all feeling the same way, that the future of construction needs to be timber if we are to reduce the huge negative impact that the construction industry has upon our planet”.
Mark Kent, Managing Director
No matter our working schedules, we aim to bring our people together regularly with social events on a minimum quarterly basis, and sponsored sports challenges for our charity of the year. Staff members and their families recently came together at Lepe Country Park for a summer BBQ.
“The Summer BBQ was a great opportunity for us all to get together with our families, play games, enjoy some delicious food and drink and climb trees!”.
Karen Wells, Office Manager
We are proud to be renowned for our work in the industry and know our employees feel the same. Enjoy the feeling of being at the pinnacle of your career at AWA, as well as the competitive pay and additional benefits listed below.
What we offer
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits and schemes:
- 35-hour working week – less than the industry standard, giving you more to enjoy life
- 25 days annual leave (excl. bank holidays) – generous holiday allowance to rest and recharge
- Bi-annual Profit Share scheme – 50% of the company’s retained profits shared twice a year
- Workplace pension contribution scheme – helping you save for a secure retirement
- Private healthcare cover – access to private medical treatment when you need it
- Life insurance cover – peace of mind for you and your loved ones
- Permanent health insurance cover – financial support if you’re unable to work long-term
- Paid professional membership & exam fees – support for your career development and accreditation
- Chartership mentor training scheme with ICE & IStructE – guided pathway to professional qualification
- Cycle to work scheme – save money on a new bike and commute in a healthy, eco-friendly way
- EV/Hybrid car leasing scheme – drive a greener vehicle with tax-efficient leasing options
- Socials and charitable fundraising opportunities – have fun, connect with your colleagues and give back to the community
Our AWA marathon-relay runners, fundraising for Alfie’s Wish
There are two main routes to becoming a design engineer:
University route
Complete a full-time Bachelors Degree in Engineering (BEng), typically taking three years to complete.
We offer work experience opportunities to you during University breaks, and a competitive graduate salary upon completion.
Apprenticeship route
Earn while you learn through an AWA apprenticeship.
Depending on your starting qualifications, you may begin with a work-relaed qualification, e.g. HNC, progressing to a part-time BEng funded by AWA, with paid leave for classes.
See this Engineering Council flow chart for a visual guide of the paths you can take to becoming an engineer.
We’re proud to have a team that spans a wide range of professional levels, including several chartered engineers, reflecting both technical expertise and a strong commitment to continuous professional development.
At AWA, we’re dedicated to growing our team of experienced professionals to ensure we continue delivering excellence for our clients and collaborators.
If you’ve built up experience in your field and are considering working towards professional qualification, we can support you on that journey.
The positions we offer are shown on our jobs page. Feel free to get in touch with us at mail@awaengineers.com to find out more and meet with one of our Managing Directors.
