AKN ENGINEERING - OUR STORY
Our Story: Family-Founded Site Engineering Since 2019
AKN Engineering is a family-founded civil engineering business, established in 2019. After more than 20 years of combined industry experience, our founders Asish and Pavlina Chauhan set out to build a company that stands out — one that, above all, delivers consistent, exceptional, on-demand site engineering services.
We're proud to be an ethnic-minority-owned business and 50% female-led, and that commitment to diversity and inclusivity runs through everything we do.
From our humble beginnings in setting-out, we've grown into a full-service site engineering and surveying company. Today our work spans setting out, site engineering, topographic and as-built surveys, piling setting out, machine control, volume analysis, underground utility surveys, GPR surveys, 3D laser scanning, measured building surveys and drone surveys — and we're continuing to grow so we can serve our clients' needs even more widely.
Our versatile engineering team has contributed to a wide range of projects across Hertfordshire, Essex, London and the wider South East and East Anglia — from highway construction to residential developments, for both private clients and large-scale civil engineering ventures. Combining technical expertise with strong supervisory and forward-planning skills, we offer valuable insight and support at every stage of construction. Whether we're involved from start to finish or join during the construction phase, you can rely on us for exceptional service and quality workmanship.
OUR FOUNDERS
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ASISH CHAUHAN
Co-Founder, Director & Senior Lead Engineer
Asish (Ash) Chauhan is co-founder and Director of AKN Engineering, with over 12 years' experience in setting out, surveying and site engineering, alongside a strong track record managing large, complex construction projects. He has delivered both reinforced concrete and steel frame schemes across a wide range of sectors — from schools and hospitals to high-rise developments and major highways infrastructure. As Senior Lead Engineer, Asish is passionate about training and developing the next generation of site engineers, and places health and safety at the heart of every project. His technical knowledge, hands-on leadership and commitment to quality are central to the consistent, high standard of service AKN is known for.
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PAVLINA CHAUHAN BSc
Co-Founder, Land Surveyor, CAD Specialist & Operations Manager
Pavlina Chauhan is co-founder of AKN Engineering and an experienced land surveyor with over 10 years in the industry. She holds a Master's in Economics and a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, and is highly proficient in land surveying techniques including total stations, GPS and levelling instruments, as well as AutoCAD, Civil 3D and GIS software for design and mapping. As Operations Manager, Pavlina keeps the business running smoothly behind the scenes — coordinating projects, resources and clients so every job is delivered to the high standard AKN's clients expect. Her blend of technical survey expertise and operational leadership is a driving force behind the company's continued growth.
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Venkata Krishna Alluri MSc - Site Engineer
A qualified Civil Engineer with hands-on experience delivering complex highway construction projects, Venkata brings a strong blend of technical expertise and site management skills. He has a solid understanding of both building and highways works, consistently contributing to safe, high-quality project delivery on fast-paced infrastructure sites.
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Isaac Vanlalremruata MSc - Site Engineering
Isaac is a skilled Civil Site Engineer with over four years of hands-on experience in highways, infrastructure, and reinforced concrete construction. He has played key roles on major UK infrastructure projects including the Silvertown Tunnel and Thames Tideway, where he delivered setting out, QA, and site coordination using advanced survey tools like robotic total stations and Civil 3D.
During his previous time at AKN Engineering, Isaac contributed to both hospital and highways schemes, demonstrating strong communication and technical skills across drainage, earthworks, and concrete frameworks. He holds a Master’s in Construction Management from the University of East London and brings a methodical, safety-first approach to every site he works on.
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Vinay Maddipati MSc- Senior Site Engineer
A highly experienced Civil Engineer, Vinay leads by example across our most demanding highways and high-spec residential projects. With a deep understanding of site operations and a sharp eye for detail, he consistently delivers precision and quality under pressure. His forward-thinking approach, technical know-how, and leadership on site make him an essential part of our project delivery success.
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Madhukar Reddy MSc - Site Engineer
With a sharp eye for detail and a drive for innovation, Madhukar blends hands-on experience with solid technical knowledge to keep every project on track and to spec. His ability to solve problems in complex environments, combined with a strong commitment to industry best practices, makes him a trusted and valuable member of our engineering team.
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Sandeep Gunuganti MSc - Site Engineer
Sandeep brings a strong academic foundation to the team, with a Master’s in Project Management and a Bachelor’s in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Now developing his practical skills on site, he contributes a growing understanding of both building and highway construction. Focused, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, Sandeep is committed to delivering quality from day one.
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Ramesh Kumar Kalletla MSc - Site Engineer
Ramesh joined AKN Engineering in May 2025 and has already made a standout impression with both our team and our clients. With a Master's degree in Civil Engineering and Construction Management from Heriot-Watt University, he brings a strong technical foundation and a fantastic work ethic to site.
In just a short time, Ramesh has proven he can set out independently and manage tasks with precision and confidence. His positive attitude, quick learning, and calm presence have made him a favourite among site teams. We’re confident he’ll continue progressing rapidly and we’re excited to have him as part of our growing team.
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Pruthvi jadawala (PJ) - Utility Surveyor
Pruthvi (PJ) specialises in underground utility detection and mapping, helping clients understand what lies beneath the surface before work begins. Combining EML, GPR and existing utility records, he produces clear, reliable surveys that support safe excavation and informed construction planning. Methodical and detail-driven, PJ takes pride in delivering accurate results that keep projects moving and site teams safe.
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Harsha Aknapuruam - Senior Utility Surveyor
Harsha is a senior member of our utility surveying team, focused on locating and mapping buried services to PAS 128 standards. He uses a combination of electromagnetic location and ground penetrating radar to identify the route, depth and type of underground assets, turning complex site data into clear, usable drawings. Alongside his utility work, Harsha also carries out topographic surveys, capturing accurate site detail and levels to support design and construction. Thorough and dependable, he is committed to giving clients the confidence they need to plan and build safely.
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Chandrakanth (Chandu) Kodam - Site Engineer
Chandu is a versatile all-rounder who brings precision and a calm, methodical approach to every project. Comfortable across the full range of our services, he handles everything from steel frame to reinforced concrete works, setting out reference points, levels and alignments that keep construction true to design from the very first peg. Reliable, adaptable and quick to learn, Chandu has earned the trust of the site teams he works alongside and is a dependable presence on any job.
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Vijay Karabadra - Site Engineer
Vijay is a sharp, capable engineer who has quickly become a reliable pair of hands across our setting out and piling works. He has a natural feel for the detail that matters on site, translating design into precise positions on the ground and keeping foundation and structural works accurate and on programme. Hard-working and unflappable under pressure, Vijay is a valued member of the team who consistently delivers to a high standard. -
Saikumar Reddy Mail - Site Engineer
Saikumar Reddy is a dependable site engineer who supports project delivery across a broad range of our works, from setting out through to general site engineering on both building and highways schemes. Calm and methodical, he has a strong grasp of site operations and a knack for keeping tasks accurate and on programme. A steady, adaptable presence on site, Saikumar is a trusted member of the team who consistently delivers to a high standard.
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Praveen Anneboina - Site Engineer
Praveen is a versatile site engineer who supports project delivery across setting out, surveying and general site engineering. With a solid technical foundation and a practical, hands-on approach, he contributes to safe, high-quality work on both building and highways schemes. Adaptable and eager to learn, Praveen is a dependable team player who's always ready to get stuck in.
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Mohan Egalapati - Site Engineer
Mohan is a skilled setting out engineer with particular strength in piling setting out and deep drainage. Using high-precision instruments, he marks out pile locations, levels and spacing to get foundation works right first time, and translates drainage designs into accurate positions and gradients on the ground to keep systems constructed to spec. Focused and dependable, Mohan thrives in the fast-paced environment of major foundation and infrastructure projects, delivering the precision that keeps groundworks on track.
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Zara Gilks - Marketing & Operations
Zara joined our team in May 2023 to support in the continued growth and development of AKN Engineering and keep the wheels and cogs turning in the background from a Marketing and Operational perspective. She's great at keeping us organised too!
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Laurie Knight - Business Development
Laurie plays a key role in keeping AKN Engineering's client relationships running smoothly, managing our CRM and supporting the business development side of things behind the scenes. She makes sure enquiries are looked after, opportunities are tracked, and nothing slips through the cracks — helping the team stay organised and connected as we continue to grow.
LOCATIONS WE COVER
HERTFORDSHIRE
BEDFORDSHIRE
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
LONDON
ESSEX
KENT
OXFORDSHIRE
BERKSHIRE
NORFOLK
SUFFOLK
LINCOLNSHIRE
RUTLAND
AKN Engineering is based in Bishop's Stortford, CM23, and covers the above regions as standard. Projects outside these areas considered — please call to discuss.
OUR SERVICES
SETTING OUT SURVEYS
MEASURED BUILDING SURVEYS
AS-BUILT SURVEYS
TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYS
SITE ENGINEERING
PILING SETTING OUT
DESKTOP UTILITY SEARCH
VOLUME ANALYSIS
UNDERGROUND UTILITY SURVEYS
3D LASER SCANNING SURVEY
GPR SURVEYS
DRONE SURVEYS
If you would like to request a quote, discuss a project or have any other enquiries,
please get in touch with us today.

