Rebecca FennellyMobile Operations Manager, Network Rail
BA History
What does my job involve?
The main part of my job is incident response which can cover a vast mix of situations.
When not doing this, it’s my role to ensure the railway remains safe for everyone using it and around.What do I like most about my job?
I love the variety of it. Every day has to potential for something completely different. You interact with so many people, not just in network rail but also the public, train companies and emergency services.
Jon WittInternal Communications Manager at Rail Delivery Group
A-Levels
What does my job involve?
Making sure that my colleagues are well informed about, and feel engaged with, what’s happening both within Rail Delivery Group, and also in the wider rail industry.
What do I like most about my job?
I get to work with colleagues right across the business and hear about the amazing things they are working on. It’s important that I communicate and collaborate effectively – both things I’m passionate about.
Bryant YatesAssociate
BEng(Hons) BSc CEng MIMechE RPP MAPM
What does my job involve?
Managing the delivery of complex railway engineering design projects by a multi-disciplinary team whilst working collaboratively with my clients to achieve the benefits they wish to deliver.
What do I like most about my job?
Working with highly skilled people, building teams tailored to the projects required, applying new thinking and technologies to solve complex problems and the variety of projects – I am never bored!
Laura BeverleyHead of Strategic Planning and Assurance
MBA
What does my job involve?
I manage a great team of people who look at startegic planning, portfolio management, reporting against the delivery of the business plan and providing assurance of the plan through internal audit and risk management.
What do I like most about my job?
It’s such a varied role and the many challenges keep me on my toes. Seeing the full lyfecycle from strategy to delivery through to seeing the benefits gives me alot of joy.
Gareth DennisPermanent Way Engineer at Arcadis
MEng Civil Engineering with Construction Management
What does my job involve?
We are at the interface of civil and mechanical engineering; our designs enable faster, bigger trains to run on existing tracks or, failing that, we design new railway lines for higher speeds and capacity.
What do I like most about my job?
Getting to see the difference my projects have made to society at large… Whether it is taking more freight off the road or connecting communities long forgotten, the railway enables that opportunity.
Paul CaseProject Manager, London Underground
MSc – Project and Enterprise Management
What does my job involve?
I manage infrastructure renewal and enhancement projects for London Underground. Ensuring our stations are maintained in a good, safe condition for the travelling public.
What do I like most about my job?
The variety of the work, and dynamism and the opportunity to work with many different people with unique skills and backgrounds.
IBIMINA DODIYI-MANUELEngineer at SNC-Lavalin
MEng in Electronic/Electrical Engineering
What does my job involve?
Providing technical and strategic support to Rail Industry clients including manufacturers, operators, asset owners, government bodies and others.
What do I like most about my job?
The diverse range of projects I am exposed to by working for an Engineering consultancy
Tommy GoreHead of Control for Greater Anglia
MA in Politics and Economic and Social History
What does my job involve?
I lead a team of 50+ people located in the GA control centre, where we’re responsible for responding to and managing incidents on a daily basis to make life a little easier for our customers.
What do I like most about my job?
I love getting out and about across our network, and meeting different people. No two day is the same on the railway, and it’s that variety that I love.
David GoodwinAssistant Commercial Manager
BSc International Business and Management
What does my job involve?
Using procurement and contract management to drive value for money for a major capital programme in London Underground which aims to provide extra capacity through the renewal of ageing assets.
What do I like most about my job?
Ensuring that taxpayers money is spent appropriately in order to deliver tangible benefits.