The SWJ Team
Opportunities
SWJ Consulting are always looking for talented new and experienced structural engineers to join their team. With a proven track record of professional development for all levels of staff the ‘team’ are keen to embrace new members and develop their potential within, and for, the company.
Our business is built on a passion for excellence, a flexible approach in all that we do and collaboration to put clients first. We face new and interesting challenges daily as our client base grows and with that comes a real sense of camaraderie here; a feeling of belonging because we go out of our way to be open, inclusive and develop potential.
SWJ Consulting offer competitive salaries, a bonus scheme, pension scheme and good holiday entitlements. Our modern offices are in Witney, on the edge of the Cotswolds only an hour and a half from London. We’re happy to receive exceptional CVs for consideration. Please email rhys.skym@swjconsulting.co.uk
Rhys Skym – Managing Director
MEng (Hons) CEng MIStructE
Rhys is a chartered structural engineer with over 18 years of experience, successfully delivering projects of up to £40m in value in a variety of fields, including building structures, earth retaining structures and adopted highway structures, but his true interests lie in design work with particular emphasis on work with historical buildings.
As managing director, Rhys is responsible for Health & Safety and financial control of the practice.
Russell Wrapson – Director
EngTech TIStructE
Russell has over 20 years of experience within the industry and has worked on a wide range of projects in a variety of sectors including residential, commercial and education. Russell has vast experience of working on reinforced concrete framed buildings within the residential and education sector and steel framed commercial buildings.
Passionate about the use of technology in assisting the industry to get the best results for the end users, Russell is responsible for our technology and innovation strategies and is highly skilled at delivering projects in accordance with the clients EIR’s.
Sam Johnston – Director
BEng (Hons) MSc
Sam has over 9 years’ experience of delivering structural design projects across multiple sectors including education, commercial, social housing and private residential, often in constrained sites throughout London and The Home Counties.
Experienced in delivering multiple projects simultaneously and managing the expectations of key stakeholders, Sam has clear strategy and organisational skills. Sam is another enthusiast of design and construction technology and uses available design tools to assist with the delivery of projects; mitigating the risk of errors in traditional design methods.
Jordan Day – Structural Technician
BTEC Extended National Diploma in Engineering, HNC Civil Engineering
Jordan has 9 years’ experience in the engineering field. Having met and impressed Rhys, Russell and Sam during his six-year employment together at a previous company, Jordan was the ideal candidate for when SWJ’s success created an opportunity for a structural technician.
Jordan’s strengths lie within the 3D built environment and following engineer’s mark-ups to create structural and civil drawings using AutoCAD and Revit.
Poonam Lad – Structural Technician
Poonam joined in summer 2018 from a larger multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy. Her role as a technician is mainly office based where she supports the team using technologies such as Revit and AutoCAD. She has integrated with ease into the team and is looking forward to continuing her education to achieve her goal of becoming a Structural Engineer. The 2-year course will enable her to become an EngTech TIStructE with Membership of the IStructE as an Engineering Technician.
Christi Jose – Structural Engineer
MTech
Christi joined SWJ Consulting in 2022 and has extensive experience with high-rise concrete buildings in India and across the globe. Having completed a Batchelors in civil engineering and a Masters in structural engineering, Christi worked for Tata Consulting Engineers from 2015/16 before moving to Buro Happold Engineering, both in Mumbai, India.
Christi’s approach to working is systematic and exact, using computational workflow and excel macro programming, to automate time-consuming tasks and achieve a faster and more flexible design procedure.
Parth Shah – Graduate Structural Engineer
MSc
Parth joined SWJ after recently achieving a Masters degree with Distinction in Advanced Structural Engineering from Heriot-Watt University. The course helped him to increase his set of skills greatly which he will be able to apply here at SWJ. It involved the completion of individual building designs and structural analysis, which simultaneously fed his passion and creativity for architecture and structures.
During Parth’s free time he enjoys exploring new places, reading mystery novels or playing sports.
Matthew Brown – Graduate Structural Engineer
MEng (Hons)
Whilst achieving a integrated Masters degree in civil engineering from the University of Exeter, Matt spent a year in industry at SWJ and returned for a summer placement before joining the team permanently once he completed his studies. His time at SWJ during his year in industry gave Matt valuable industry insight and experience which piqued his interest in structural engineering.
Matt is interested in the change of use and refurbishment of existing structures so that they can gain a new lease on life. In his free time Matt enjoys sports, salsa dancing, and reading.
Ben Peacock – Graduate Structural Engineer
BEng(Hons)
Ben joined SWJ in August 2024 and is a dedicated Structural Engineer with nine years of experience in the construction industry. He studied civil engineering at Swansea University and has developed a strong foundation in designing, analysing, and overseeing the construction of diverse structures, ranging from residential buildings to commercial projects. His expertise includes structural design and ensuring compliance with building codes and safety regulations. Ben is passionate about delivering innovative and efficient solutions that meet both functional and environmental requirements. With a proven track record of successful projects, he continues to seek opportunities to expand his knowledge and contribute to the advancement of the industry. Outside of work, Ben enjoys playing paddle ball and squash.
Marcin Burblis – Structural Technician
Marcin holds a Bachelor’s degree in RIBA Part I (B.Arch) and Architectural Masters RIBA Part II (M.Arch). After completing undergraduate studies, he worked in Brighton for a surveying practice as a Drafting Technician, where he led most of the company’s 3D initiatives, including point cloud to BIM projects. During his over four years at the practice, he also completed a full-time Master’s course.
Some of Marcin’s biggest achievements include:
- Developing workflows and conducting 3D modelling from point cloud data.
- Successfully completing a full-time Master’s program while maintaining a demanding work schedule of three days a week.
In his personal time, Marcin enjoys traveling. His favourite place to visit was Singapore, which he travelled to during his RIBA Part 1 study. Other interests of Marcin include Esports and Scripting, where he creates efficiencies in workflow using Python, SQL, and AI.
Luke Morcombe – Apprentice Engineer
Luke first joined the company for his Year 12 work experience in the summer of 2024, during which he developed a strong interest in structural and civil engineering. Following a successful placement, he was invited to return for additional work over the summer holidays, an experience that further reinforced his enthusiasm for the field. At the end of the placement, Luke was offered a degree apprenticeship with the SWJ Consulting, which he accepted. He is now undertaking this apprenticeship while studying for a BEng in Civil Engineering at the University of the West of England, Bristol.
Luke is committed to expanding his technical knowledge and enjoys applying what he learns through both his academic studies and practical experience. Outside of work, he is actively involved in martial arts and rugby, and also enjoys watching films in his free time.
Tess Brooker – Assistant to the Directors
Tess joined SWJ in September 2017. With a 30 year background in sales and marketing, project management and administration Tess uses her skills to support the directors in ensuring jobs are progressed in a timely manner. Tess also handles invoicing and credit control functions.
Charlotte Johnston – Business Development & Marketing Coordinator
With previous experience in customer services and administration Charlotte joined the team in October 2018 to coordinate the day to day running of the office and company. Charlotte has taken the company through a successful ISO 9001 application and process, co-ordinates the marketing activity managing external agencies and suppliers, liaises with clients and acts as PA for the three directors as needed.