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Responsible for the success and growth of Alan Wood & Partners’ North Yorkshire operations. Passionate about professionalism and quality, he brings over 18 years of experience in the design and delivery of major residential, industrial, commercial, power generation, and rail projects to the business.

Chris began his journey with Alan Wood & Partners as a Graduate Engineer in 2006. However, in 2008, he transitioned to a role with a national Tier One contractor. During this time, he led the design of significant national railway station and depot refurbishments, as well as major materials handling and power generation projects across the UK.

In 2015, Chris returned to Alan Wood as an Associate in our York office, where he was tasked with expanding our operations in North Yorkshire – our York and Scarborough offices. Now, as Director, he leads a team of over twenty engineers managing a multi-million-pound annual fee income.

Chris was promoted to Director and Equity Partner in 2020, with Board responsibilities that include legal and statutory compliance, as well as leading employee engagement and marketing within the business.

Well-known throughout the business for being approachable, Chris is passionate about professionalism and quality.  He is dedicated to the personal and professional development of his colleagues, helping them to achieve their career ambitions and personal goals.

He has a proven track record as a legal and expert witness and is a Chartered Civil Engineer and a member of both the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Paul brings extensive experience across various sectors to our Scarborough office, having contributed to some of the UK’s most renowned infrastructure projects.

Paul joined Alan Wood & Partners in 2002 as an Engineer in our Scarborough office, specialising in the design of steelwork, reinforced concrete, masonry, timber, drainage and site supervision.

Over the past two decades, he has advanced from Engineer to Associate and, most recently, to Office Director of our Scarborough office.

Paul’s expertise has led to our eight-strong team in Scarborough specialising in modular design, historic buildings and projects of architectural merit, including luxury private residences. However, the multi-disciplinary team also undertakes various other forms of work within the construction sector, collaborating with a large and diverse client base in North Yorkshire and beyond.

Before joining Alan Wood & Partners, Paul gained extensive experience across various sectors, including health, rail, education, transport, retail, and more.

Notable developments he has contributed to include the University of Glasgow, King’s Cross Station, York Teaching Hospital, Nottingham University Hospital, and the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station.

Paul’s passion for sports shapes his work ethic and influences his relationships with both colleagues and clients. As an exceptional team player, he provides support to those around him with understanding and compassion, leading our Scarborough office to ensure we deliver optimal service to our customers.

Paul is a Chartered Engineer and a member of the Institution of Structural 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.