Kidderminster-based GW Consulting Engineers, founded by friends and structural engineers Graham Chapman and Warrick Pannell, has experienced rapid growth thanks to support from the Enterprising »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Business Coaching programme.
With over 50 years of combined experience in the engineering sector, the two friends turned their 20-year dream of running their own practice into reality when they launched the firm in April 2022.
Warrick Pannell said: “Our coach provided us with great ideas and helped us think more strategically about the future. As a result, we hired our first staff member in June 2023, followed by another in October 2023.
In 2024 we further expanded our workforce recruiting a further two members of staff including our first Engineering Apprentice and a dedicated financial controller. Our apprentice, which came after our second round of coaching, was a long-term goal for the business with both of us starting out as apprentices we wanted to offer the same opportunities as we were given.â€
Councillor Adam Kent, »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ County Council’s Cabinet Member for Economy and Skills, praised the initiative: “Enterprising »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ is vital for supporting local businesses, driving job creation, and boosting our local economy. Through tailored support and coaching, it empowers start-ups like GW Consulting Engineers to grow confidently and contribute positively to the community.â€
GW Consulting Engineers continues to look to the future and is currently seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join their growing team. The Enterprising »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ programme continues to help businesses like GW Consulting Engineers realise their full potential, fostering economic growth and job creation in the region.
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