Charlotte Woodhall-Jones, COWI
Charlotte Woodhall-Jones
project director, ground engineering
COWI

Ground engineering leader with over 20 years’ experience delivering and governing geotechnical and engineering geology services across nationally significant infrastructure, major rail programmes, highways, water, and complex built environment projects. Chartered Engineer (FICE), Chartered Geologist (FGS) and UK Registered Ground Engineering Professional. Passionate about purposeful leadership, technical excellence, and shaping a more inclusive and future ready engineering community Recognised for building high performing, multidisciplinary teams, strengthening organisational capability, and embedding technical excellence, innovation, and sustainable design. Experienced in leading large technical functions, shaping strategic direction, and driving operational performance across complex portfolios. Known for bridging engineering geology and geotechnical engineering skillsets, championing professional development, and advancing industry standards through active leadership roles within the British Geotechnical Association and ICE networks. Named one of Ground Engineering Magazine’s Top 20 Women in Ground Engineering (2024) for contributions to technical excellence, leadership, and equity in the profession.

chws@cowi.com