Yvonne Ainsworth
Hawkins
principal associate
Yvonne Ainsworth
Yvonne Ainsworth is a Chartered Civil Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers with over 25 years’ experience in UK and international construction.
Her career spans consultancy, specialist geotechnical and civil engineering contracting, as well as senior leadership roles, including Managing Director for GDG and Business Unit Director for Taylor Woodrow.
She is recognised for her expertise in piling and diaphragm walling, design and construction, and resolving complex technical challenges. In 2024,
Yvonne received the ICE John Mitchell Award and delivered the associated lecture on “The Importance of the 6Ps in Geotechnical Engineering”. A ROGEP Adviser and ICE Reviewer, she actively mentors future engineers.
She has also completed her Strategic Leadership MBA with her thesis on the influence of female role models in the construction industry. Yvonne now works for Hawkins as Principal Associate, providing forensic engineering services in complex ground engineering environments.
