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With over 40 years of industry experience, Mark Barwood was well placed to lead one of the largest construction value projects we have ever undertaken. A well-respected and passionate advocate of engineering, he is keen to ensure it remains a viable career option for the next generation.

Mark joined Alan Wood & Partners in 2014, having previously worked for major UK-based consultancies and tier-one contracting organisations on a variety of high-value projects across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.   Mark joined as Director of our then-new Lincoln office in 2014 and became a Board Director and Equity Partner within two years.

At Lincoln, he leads a team of twelve civil and structural engineers and building surveyors, all of whom benefit from his 40 years of experience in the industry.

Although Mark has worked across a wide variety of construction sectors, he specialises in delivering multidisciplinary, complex industrial/process projects nationally and internationally. He took the lead on delivering a £150m plasterboard manufacturing plant, which produces over 50 million m² of board each year, one of Alan Wood & Partners’ largest construction projects to date.

Mark’s Board responsibilities include business improvement and development, and, as part of this, Mark leads the company’s BIM Level 2 ISO 19650 Accreditation with Lloyds Register.

Mark is a passionate advocate for innovative, quality engineering and dedicates considerable time to supporting and mentoring apprentices, trainee engineers, and graduate engineers to ensure their continuous progress. He believes this is the key to building a successful and sustainable team.

Mark is a Chartered Engineer and a Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers

Debbie Atkinson has gained a deep understanding of the construction industry through a series of marketing and business development roles. She now plays an integral part in the ongoing growth of Alan Wood & Partners.

Debbie began her career in construction in 2006 when she joined the pre-construction team of a well-known main contracting business, where she supported the pre-qualifications and tender process. From here, she became the Marketing Manager for the company, eventually moving into Business Development to fulfil her ambition of being more client and consultant-facing.

Within this role, Debbie was responsible for developing and implementing business development and marketing strategies to support the overall business plan.  Specifically, she took charge of driving business development and marketing initiatives across the East of England, spanning regions such as North East, Humber, and Lincolnshire. Her role entailed identifying approximately £350 million in annual opportunities across diverse sectors, including health, education, commercial ventures, retail, public sector projects, civil engineering and industrial and process industries.

Alongside this role, Debbie chaired the company’s charitable steering group and assisted with many of their CSR activities. She was involved in various industry groups, including Humber CATCH, the Humber Chamber of Commerce Business Peer Group, and a member of the 4GoodFund Board (YORbuild Framework).  Additionally, she represented the company at North East Process and Industrial Cluster forums and was the Company’s NEPO Civils Framework representative.

In 2022, Debbie joined Alan Wood & Partners as Lead on Business Development & Marketing, working with the Directors to develop and deliver the company’s business growth and CSR strategies.

Debbie qualified with a Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing in 2010, achieving the highest grade in the Humber region.

A Chartered Engineer, Peter Drenon joined Alan Wood & Partners in a business-change position to help drive the company forward. Over the past 12 years, he has played an integral role in achieving a six-fold increase in turnover across the business.

Peter joined Alan Wood & Partners in 2012 after a varied and successful career spanning almost every aspect of the built environment.

A Chartered Engineer by training, he started his career with Cleveland Bridge in Darlington, before moving on to work for developers, contractors, and building consultants. He has held board-level positions in global organisations such as AECOM and WSP.

Peter continues to use his experience, knowledge and contacts to drive significant growth for Alan Wood & Partners. Throughout his tenure, he has played a leading role in expanding the business to six regional offices with an accompanying rise in turnover. He has dedicated many years to mentoring new engineers within the organisation and supporting them throughout their careers.

Peter is known for his unwavering commitment to assisting clients, often going to great lengths to ensure their satisfaction. Additionally, he is recognised for his strong work ethic and dedication to his responsibilities.

He has been involved in numerous major projects during his career, including the iconic Humber Bridge and was the lead technical advisor to the lead lending bank, Deutsche Bank, on the new Wembley Stadium.

Peter is a member of the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) and sits on the Humber Bridge Board. He is also a long-term member of the local branch of the ICE.