People

We purposely operate small teams; offering consistency of service and always remaining knowledgeable about our clients’ projects.

Our projects vary across size and sector – our teams remain the same and seamlessly integrate to become part of the project. Clients enjoy dealing with the same people, creating a wider-team approach to all work.

Meet The Team

Laura Smith

Principal Consultant

Laura joined Millward in 2023 to lead up the Traffic and Transport department. Laura manages the Transport team and coordinates with other Millward departments on a variety of projects. Laura also assists with business development helping to manage client relationships and reinforcing the Millward brand. Laura enjoys playing Cricket in her spare time as well as walking in the Peak District. 

Nicola Millward

Managing Director

Nicola joined Millward in 2003 and became Managing Director in 2010 when her Father, Terry, retired. Nicola leads the business, at a strategic level, overseeing daily operations and organic growth. Outside of work, Nicola is an avid reader and enjoys visiting new restaurants around the UK.

Jason McKellar

Director

Jason has over 20 years’ experience and leads our Civils team. He manages infrastructure design, highways, flood risk and drainage projects and is an expert in feasibility studies and strategic site planning. Jason keeps fit by running half marathons and playing football.

Dave Hurst

Associate

A Civil and Structural Engineer with nearly 40 years’ experience, Dave manages the Structures team and coordinates with other Millward departments on multi-disciplinary projects. As a keen cyclist and motorcyclist, Dave enjoys spending time on two wheels and is taking figure skating lessons.

Laura Shaw

Associate

Laura has worked in the construction industry for over 10 years’ and is responsible for identifying new business within our core sectors, managing client relationships and reinforcing the Millward brand. Laura enjoys travelling and has been known to run the occasional half marathon.