Innes joins RWO
The North East engineering firm has appointed director Sam Innes to oversee the management and expansion of its residential structural engineering work.
Innes has been appointed director of residential structures in a move that will see him working alongside the management team at the Seaton Burn-based firm on new business development while leading a team of specialist engineers and technical specialists.
He will oversee all residential structural work RWO undertakes across the North East with specific responsibility for the management of key accounts including Miller Homes, Bellway Homes, Keepmoat Homes and Barratt Developments.
New business development, project management, and overseeing the technical compliance of designs and workflows will also be part of an extensive brief.
Innes, who brings 15 years experience to the role, previously worked at Queensberry Design, and before that for WSP.
His appointment follows RWO posting a 15% increase in revenues in FY2024, when turnover hit £3m with a target to boost income to £3.5m in 2025.
Alex Erskine, director of residential at RWO, said: “Sam will add real value to our residential structures’ operation as we continue to invest in our skills and improving client services. He will lead a small but growing team of technical specialists dedicated to providing first-class structural engineering services across the new build and bespoke housing sector.”
Innes added: “I am delighted to be joining RWO at this exciting time in its development. The company has a great reputation with strong ambitions for growth and the expansion of its operations across the UK. I very much look forward to be able to contribute to this, working with a great team and an impressive client base.”
