Building social value together

Ellie Thomas

Ellie is a Civil Engineer at AtkinsRéalis working in the transportation sector. She has experience on major highways projects, including the £600 million A465 Heads of the Valleys S5&6 scheme.

Ellie is the Chair of the ICE Wales Cymru Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) committee. Ellie has held various roles within the ICE, including being one of President Jim Hall’s Future Leaders in 2024/25.
Ellie is the regional lead for Engineers for Overseas Development in Wales and is currently working to design and build a school in rural Uganda.

Alongside her engineering role, Ellie is also passionate about social value and is the transportation social value lead in Wales for AtkinsRéalis, helping to deliver positive, sustainable change in the communities projects are delivered in.

Amanda Swoboda

Amanda Swoboda is a dedicated Social Value Manager for Kier, based in the Swansea office and supporting a wide range of construction projects across South Wales. With a strong commitment to delivering meaningful and measurable social impact, Amanda works closely with local communities, supply chains, and project teams to ensure that every development leaves a positive and lasting legacy.
 
Amanda’s role spans education outreach, employability initiatives, community engagement, and creating pathways for individuals who may not traditionally see the construction industry as a place where they belong. Amanda is passionate about challenging stereotypes surrounding construction and showcasing the diverse, people-focused careers the industry has to offer.

Abigail Davis

Abigail is a Social Value Lead at AtkinsRéalis, working out of the Cardiff Office and across communities in Wales supporting the delivery of meaningful social impact. Abigail is passionate about working to dismantle barriers to the built environment industry and create positive impact through designing needs-led delivery with partnership working at the heart.