About
Sandown Engineering was created to give engineering and manufacturing firms access to focused commercial support without the cost and commitment of building a full in-house sales team.
The business combines market research, managed outreach, qualification and client support with practical experience from engineering, manufacturing and customer-facing roles.
Engineering knowledge
Commercial support shaped by real experience in technical and manufacturing businesses.
Commercial focus
Clear targeting, practical business development and activity linked to growth.
Human judgement
AI supports the process, but people guide the strategy, messaging and qualification.
Long-term relationships
A direct, honest way of working built around trust, clarity and useful results.
The story behind Sandown Engineering
The Sandown name comes from Sandown Castle near Deal, where the business is based. Built under Henry VIII as part of a chain of coastal forts, the castle helped protect the strategically important waters known as the Downs. That idea of protection shaped the thinking behind the business. Sandown Engineering exists to support the strength and future of UK engineering by helping technical firms reach new markets, build stronger commercial relationships and create a more reliable flow of opportunities.
The team
Adam Walker
Founder
Adam has over 18 years of experience across engineering, bid management and business development, spanning the automotive, manufacturing and technical services sectors. His focus is building customer relationships and improving operational systems. He combines a technical background with practical sales expertise, helping engineering firms define the right target market, open credible conversations and build a more predictable pipeline. At Sandown Engineering, Adam leads strategy, campaign direction and lead qualification.
Claire Walker
Customer Success Director
Claire brings over 20 years of experience in client-facing, project and relationship management roles across consultancy, automotive and financial services. Her background includes work with organisations such as BlackRock, Aon, JLR, Octopus Group, Snowplow and GrantTree. She also holds an MBA from BPP Business School. At Sandown Engineering, Claire supports onboarding, client relationships and customer experience. Her recent work connecting innovative UK businesses with R&D tax credits and grant funding also gives her useful insight into non-dilutive funding routes.
Clients and partners
Sandown Engineering works with engineering, manufacturing and commercial organisations that share a focus on practical growth, stronger relationships and better business opportunities.
What people say about working with us
Working with Adam has always felt professional and well organised. He brings commercial awareness, engineering knowledge and a genuine interest in helping businesses build stronger relationships with customers.
Stacey Reid
Prototype Electrical Engineer, JLR
Adam came in with a clear commercial understanding of what the business needed and moved quickly to build structure, opening doors in many sectors. He balances commercial awareness with technical credibility.
Simon Collins
Managing Director, SEBI Group
Adam combines engineering-sector knowledge with a clear commercial mindset. He communicates openly, gives context and understands how businesses need to position themselves to the right buyers.
Anna Soboleva
Founder, Nebula Marketing Consultancy
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