Dr. Roni Savage

Dr. Roni Savage

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Inspiring the next generation of engineers and entrepreneurs

Dr. Roni Savage FREng

DUNIV BENG (HONS) MSC SILC CGEOL CENG EICE HONFRIBA MCIWM FGS

ENTREPENEUR, MULTI-AWARD WINNER, MUM,
ENGINEER, KEYNOTE SPEAKER
MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMAN IN UK
CONSTRUCTION 2022 - NFB, CITB

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Introducing Dr. Roni Savage FREng: A Visionary Leader in STEM, Construction and Business

Dr. Roni Savage is an award-winning entrepreneur, geotechnical engineer, and advocate for diversity and inclusion in STEM and construction. As the Founder and Managing Director of Jomas Associates, a thriving engineering and environmental consultancy, Roni has built a reputation as a trailblazer in the industry, championing innovation, excellence, and sustainability.

BIO

Dr. Roni Savage FREng, is an award-winning entrepreneur, geotechnical engineer, and advocate for diversity and inclusion in STEM and construction. Growing up, she developed an early fascination with numbers and problem-solving, which ultimately inspired her career in engineering.

She is the Founder and Managing Director of Jomas Associates, a leading engineering and environmental consultancy specializing in geotechnical and environmental services. With over 20 years of industry experience, Roni has established herself as a leader, combining technical expertise with a passion for driving positive change.

A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), she has received numerous accolades, including being named the UK’s Most Influential Women in Construction in 2022 and receiving an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). She also received a Fellowship from the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2024.

Roni is a passionate advocate for increasing diversity in STEM, frequently speaking at high-profile events to inspire the next generation of leaders. In 2023, she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Portsmouth, and in 2024, she joined the Prime Minister’s Advisory Committee for the King’s Awards, as well as becoming a Non-Executive Director of the UK Government’s Department of Business and Trade

Through her work, Roni continues to break barriers and empower others, proving that determination and vision can shape a better future.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng (hons) in Engineering Geology and Geotechnics

University of Portsmouth
Focus: The foundational study of earth sciences, geology, land contamination and related disciplines

Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Management

University: University of Exeter
Specialization: Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Law

Honorary Doctorate (DUniv)

Institution: University of Portsmouth
Year: 2023
Recognition: Awarded for her outstanding contributions to civil engineering, construction, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion in STEM fields

Dr. Roni Savage’s robust educational foundation provided the technical expertise and critical thinking skills that have underpinned her successful career as a Geotechnical engineer and entrepreneur.

Qualifications

DUNIV – HONORARY DOCTORATE FOR EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTION TO CONSTRUCTION SECTOR

BENG(HONS) IN ENGINEERING GEOLOGY & GEOTECHNICS

MASTERS (WITH DISTINCTION) IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

FELLOW INSTITUTE OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (FICE)

CHARTERED GEOLOGIST (CGEOL)

FELLOW OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING (FRENG)

SPECIALIST IN LAND CONDITION (SILC)

HONORARY FELLOW ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS (RIBA

CHARTERED ENGINEER (CENG

CHARTERED MEMBER OF INSTITUTE OF WASTES MANAGEMENT (MCIWM)

JOMAS – FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR

Thank you

CONTACT

Dr. Roni Savage
office@ronisavage.com

Awards

Ground Engineering Awards

She Leads UK: Woman of Distinction Award 2025

Prestigious Business Woman of the Year 2024

BEST CONSULTANT To Work For – Construction Enquirer Awards 2018

The PRECIOUS Entrepreneur of the Year

NatWest Everywoman Award

EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women Class of 2018

Black British Business Awards

Financial Times – Champions of Women in Business 2018

Winner of the Most Influential Overall award 2022

Inspire Me Award: CN Talent Awards 2019

Best Consultant & Most Distinguished Winner

WeAreTheCity’s 2021 Top 50 Trailblazers in Gender Equity

Top 10 UK Black Business Role Models presented by Google

  • EY Entrepreneurial Winning Woman - 2018​
  • Best Consultant to Work For; Construction Enquirer Awards - Jomas Associates, 2018
  • Business Person of the Year sponsored by Bloomberg, Black British Business Awards, 2018
  • Entrepreneur of the Year, Precious Awards, 2018 – Roni Savage
  • SME Business of the Year sponsored by Santander, Precious Awards, 2018 – Jomas Associates
  • Best Business Woman in STEM - Best Business Woman Awards - 2018
  • Women in Business Finalist for Women in STEM, sponsored by KPMG, 2018 – Roni Savage
  • Top 100 Financial Times HERoes: Champions of Women in Business in the UK, 2018 – Roni Savage
  • Top 100 Financial Times EMpower ethnic minority Leaders, 2018 – Roni Savage
  • High Growth Business – Goldman Sachs 10kSB, 2017 – Jomas Associates
  • Forward Ladies Finalist for Women in STEM, 2017 – Roni Savage

Speaking Testimonials

Black History Month – Standing Firm in Power and Pride 2025

“Pick Everard would like to thank Roni Savage. Everyone enjoyed it and came away with food for thought.”

BPIC Network Awards 2024

“Shoutout to Roni Savage FREng who absolutely shut the house down with her powerful and inspiring closing speech – that was black girl magic – if I ever saw it!” – Siyanda Mngaza (Senior D&I Project Coordinator @ Kier Group)

“2024 has been a year of many doubts and readjustments for me. But immersing myself in the audience lit me up like never before. Dr. Roni Savage FREng’s speech gave me goosebumps! I hope that one day, my friends, we will all be standing on that stage, whether here or on an even grander platform.” – Longning Qi

Black History Month

“Many thanks for supporting our Black History Month event. We have already received numerous positive comments from the audience.

Terms used have been ‘engaging’, ‘inspiring’, ‘confident’ and ‘genuine’.

One or two even asked whether you had any vacancies!!!

Personally, I found the discussion really informative and thank you for your honesty and openness. There was a real desire to invite you back for another session, possibly a panel discussion. I hope you’d be up for that.

I loved your motto of ‘Stand up, stand tall, stand out’…..

Many thanks and I look forward to talking with you again. Best wishes, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)”

High Potential Talent Summit 2024

“Roni Savage empowered women to embrace ambition without hesitation. And reminded us that “no” is not the end of the conversation—keep pushing forward.”

Mayor’s Fund for London – Speaking Engagement – March 2021

“We had students from 14 schools, a great reach – with a good gender mix too.

The young people were very engaged and it was lovely to hear from some of them happy to unmute to speak to you directly.

We have asked for feedback and have had some early comments that I wanted to share with you,

  •  I thought it was a brilliant webinar and Roni is an inspiration, she should be so proud of her achievements and she was really interesting and I would love to get to know more about her
  •  I very much enjoyed the talk about Engineering, thank you for the helpful guidance. The talk really helped me understand the possibilities that can be achieved from engineering and all the aspects of work conditions such as both on site and office-based work. It helped me understand particular ways that field work is operated and the precautions that must be considered.
  •  I loved the webinar today as it helped me to understand what other types of engineering are there, and the speaker has told us on how to get
  • more information about engineering. The speaker was amazing at describing her job and what her job is I enjoyed it a lot.
  •  The experience was useful as it gave a lot of knowledge about what the day of engineering work place looks like”

Westminster Employment Forum

“I listened intently to your presentation to the Westminster Employment Forum a couple of weeks ago. I found it extremely interesting and informative and much of what you said resonated with experiences of many of my colleagues.”

The King’s Awards for Enterprise Online Event 

Thank you so much for chairing the event. It’s always so great to have you on board and we love your style. You really brought out the best from our recipients and facilitated an engaging conversation. 

Press

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Dr. Roni Savage’s Insipring Talk – Paving Way for Women in Engineering and Construction

Dr. Roni Savage visited Wycombe’s Abbey Sixth Forth, sharing her journey in engineering and construction students to be confident, dynamic and ambitious in male-dominating fields.

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Dr Roni Savage celebrates Women in STEM – Supporting STEM subjects

Discover inspiring stories of Exeter alumnae driving change and innovation in STEM—championing diversity, impact, and future talent.

 

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Dr. Roni Savage is a leading UK engineer, breaking barriers and driving change in construction, diversity, and entrepreneurship.

In this feature, Roni Savage shares her journey in engineering, founding Jomas, and becoming a Royal Academy of Engineering Fellow.
 
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Dr Roni Savage honoured by Portsmouth University for impact on construction industry 2024

Roni is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects, a Chartered Engineer, a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, a Chartered Geologist, and an SiLC.

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Former Black British Business Awards winners share their advice for a new generation of professionals

Winning the Black British Business Person of the Year award in 2018 was a genuinely unexpected and profound honour, marking a significant milestone in my professional journey.

 

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Two powerhouse women share the secrets of their success

Guests laughed as Savage shared candid memories of starting out in the construction industry (“I turned up to my first job with high heels and my nails done, and I had to put on steel-toed boots and just get on with it!”)

 

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Inside Veuve Clicquot’s glittering Bold Woman Award 2024

Presenter Roni Savage also came in support of established and up-and-coming female entrepreneurs.

 

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Mayor’s Fund for London – Helping Young Londoners Grow – Roni Savage – September 2023

Roni has been instrumental in advocating diversity in Business, Engineering and Construction and is highly recognised as an expert in her field.

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Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) – A day in the life of Roni Savage – 2023

Genuinely no two days are the same, which I love. Working in industry provides interesting and exciting challenges, which requires a solution-finding mindset, which is what I thrive on.

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International Women in Engineering Day: In conversation with Roni Savage – Royal Academy of Engineers, June 2023

An opportunity to hear from Roni Savage, CEO and Founder of Jomas Associates, and interact with inspirational industry leaders, to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) and this year’s theme of Make safety seen.

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Business Magazine – 15 top female business leaders in the South East – March 2023

Construction is one of the most male-dominated – some might argue macho – industries in the world. Only 12 per cent of the sector workforce is female.

 

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Harpers Bazaar – Roni Savage’s lessons in leadership – May 2022

If I had to start again, I’d be bolder from day one”: lessons in leadership from Roni Savage

 

 

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