AJP is devoted to delivering top-tier structural and civil engineering consultancy services while actively enhancing the societal and environmental well-being of the communities we serve. We acknowledge the profound impact our operations and projects can have on the local community, economy and environment. Our commitment is to maximise the positive social value generated while minimising any potential negative impacts.

Our principal objectives are:

• Fostering local employment and skills development.
• Supporting other small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and local businesses wherever possible.
• Boosting community and employee well-being.
• Advancing environmental sustainability.

To fulfill these objectives, AJP will:

• Engage with Local Communities: Proactively participate in relevant community events, workshops, and consultations.
• Support Local Employment: Offer work experience opportunities, internships, apprenticeships, and job opportunities to local residents. In addition, we will work with education and training providers, industry bodies and charities to offer curriculum support to raise aspirations and promote careers in civil and structural engineering.
• Invest in Employee Development: Provide opportunities for ongoing learning and development to enhance the skills and capabilities of our employees.
• Promote Sustainable Practices: Utilise sustainable and environmentally-friendly solutions to our projects, use resources efficiently to reduce waste and maximise value and promote sustainable and ethical procurement (as detailed in our Ethical Purchasing Policy and Sustainable Home Working Policy)
• Support Local Businesses: Give precedence to procurement from local suppliers and contractors, aiding the growth of local businesses.
• Contribute to Social Initiatives: Engage in and support social and community projects, either through direct participation or financial contributions.

AJP is committed to a robust monitoring and measurement strategy to evaluate the effectiveness of our social value initiatives. Regular data collection and analysis will be conducted to assess our performance. Our progress will be reported annually, with a comprehensive breakdown of our contributions to the local community, economy, and environment, ensuring transparency and accountability.

We are dedicated to the ongoing enhancement of our social value contributions. Our policy and practices will be routinely reviewed and updated to ensure their effectiveness and alignment with our social value objectives.

The Directors of AJP are responsible for the implementation of this policy, ensuring all team members are aware of their roles in contributing to our social value objectives.

This policy ensures that AJP’s contributions to societal well-being are not just stated intentions, but are backed by a solid framework for measurement, accountability and continuous improvement.