In Conversation

A casual interview with Rhys on how SWJ started, his career, and his time out of the office.

Sam talks about his role in SWJ, the early years in his engineering career, and his hobbies when he is away from the office.

Russell introduces himself, his changing roles in SWJ Consulting, and what he does in his spare time.

The inevitable outtakes from a morning’s interviews.

Why we recommend permeable paving over more conventional options and the long-term benefits of this drainage solution.

Rhys Skym and Sam Johnston discuss their experience, and the issues they come across, when asked to help schools repurpose buildings, and what schools/universities can do to help these projects get off the ground.

Outtakes and bloopers from a morning of interviewing the directors of SWJ

SWJ Consulting’s Russell Wrapson, Karol Gyba and Rob Lowe talk through the advantages of getting pre planning advice.

Increasing in popularity is independent engineering advice to make the most of a potential land sale/agreement.

SWJ’s civil engineering team discusses their approach to securing infrastructure adoption through Section 278 Agreement, Section 38 Agreement, and Section 104 Agreement. Highlighting the importance of understanding client requirements from the outset to ensure designs meet adoptable standards, while also aligning with the expectations of the relevant authorities.

SWJ understands the priorities of all stakeholders and designs accordingly. Central to this is a collaborative, iterative way of working, where the team actively engages throughout the design process rather than working in isolation, helping to drive more efficient, coordinated, and deliverable project outcomes.

Rhys Skym and Sam Johnson discuss SWJ’s expertise in steel frame design across sectors such as schools, offices, and industrial buildings, each presenting distinct engineering challenges, including considerations around disproportionate collapse.