JPG Group is delighted to announce that David Allwood has been appointed Managing Director of the business. David has been a director with JPG since 2018 and takes over the role from Chris Harding who moves to a consultancy role after nearly 15 years managing the business.
Chris Harding commented, “with independence being one of the key drivers for the JPG team, it has given me great pleasure to guide the business to this next step in our internal succession planning. David brings a wealth of experience to the business, and I am delighted to add my personal congratulations and wish him every success for the future.”
A Chartered Structural Engineer with over 25 years’ experience within the construction and commercial property sector, David joined JPG in 2007 and has seen his career within the business progress initially from that of Project Engineer. This includes significant international experience gained throughout the middle east region, having previously lived and worked to establish the JPG office in The Sultanate of Oman as Country Manager.
David is highly experienced with a proven track record in the delivery of complex schemes from conception which include commercial, retail, leisure, education and industrial projects.
David Allwood said “ JPG has a proud heritage which spans nearly 40 years and I am thrilled to take up this new role, leading JPG into what is the next exciting chapter in our history. We have a fantastic business, and our ‘can do’ approach places us at the forefront in the development of the built environment nationwide. I look forward to supporting the team on our continued journey”
Established in 1988, JPG currently employs 45 people within its Leeds and Birmingham locations and provides civil and structural engineering consultancy services for clients throughout the UK. It covers all major development sectors with expertise in every aspect of civil and structural engineering from initial site investigation to detailed civil and structural engineering design and construction support. JPG also offers dedicated consultancy services in Geo-Environmental Engineering, Strategic Land Engineering, Geospatial Analysis and BIM Services.
JPG has created a long-lasting legacy having delivered essential engineering expertise for strategically important, game-changing sites across the UK.