Tawsif Ahmed
Operations Assistant at London Underground
Degree in Economics
What does my job involve?
Working on the Frontlines as part of the operations team that manage, operate and ensure station side ops are carried out effectively e.g. Safety critical activities, customer service, platform duties & back office work.
What do I like most about my job?
Knowing that I am doing my part to ensure London is moving. The work force in general is great too, getting to know so many different people and learning something new every day.
May-Ann Lew
Consultant at SNC-Lavalin Rail & Transit
Masters in Mechanical Engineering
What does my job involve?
I work on major railway re-signalling projects, such as re-signalling on the London Underground.
What do I like most about my job?
Working in large teams with different people such as Operators, Engineers, Designers, Project Managers and Commercial Managers is always very dynamic and exciting.
Liam Hewitt
Graduate Commercial Manager
Degree in Architecture
What does my job involve?
I move around the business handling aspects of delivering infrastructure projects – that means risk management, payments, contract drafting, conflict management, project management, forecasting costs etc. Recently I’ve become involved in leading on Innovation Strategy.
What do I like most about my job?
The diversity in regards to the people, locations and purpose. I’ve worked on £bn Line Upgrades and £60k bus station refurbishments – each with a different purpose and helping different communities, but equally important.
Kendra Ayling
Group Head of Brand and Marketing, Hitachi Rail
Masters Degree in Marketing
What does my job involve?
I manage the Hitachi brand and all marketing activity for the rail business, including exhibitions such as InnoTrans, events, social media, our website – and much more!
What do I like most about my job?
Every day is completely different, working across different events and bidding work across the globe – which involves a lot of global travel! I also have an amazing team supporting me.
Victoria Aviomoh
Telecoms Design Consultant at Arup
BEng (Hons) in Electronics and Communication Engineering, MSc in Telecommunications
What does my job involve?
My role involves the design of Surveillance, Information and Security Systems in Rail stations and Operational Lineside Telecommunication systems including GSM-R coverage along the rail track routes.
What do I like most about my job?
Knowing that I have contributed to improving atleast one person’s rail commute and creating a safer and user friendly rail environment.
David Kightley
Head of Change, Rail Delivery Group
BSc Degree
What does my job involve?
Improving the quality of project delivery through providing consistnecy to the way we run projects and training our project communities.
What do I like most about my job?
The diversity and skills of the people I work with
David Goodwin
Assistant 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.
Group Head of Brand and Marketing, Hitachi Rail
Masters Degree in Marketing
What does my job involve?
I manage the Hitachi brand and all marketing activity for the rail business, including exhibitions such as InnoTrans, events, social media, our website – and much more!
What do I like most about my job?
Every day is completely different, working across different events and bidding work across the globe – which involves a lot of global travel! I also have an amazing team supporting me.
Consultant at SNC-Lavalin Rail & Transit
Masters in Mechanical Engineering
What does my job involve?
I work on major railway re-signalling projects, such as re-signalling on the London Underground.
What do I like most about my job?
Working in large teams with different people such as Operators, Engineers, Designers, Project Managers and Commercial Managers is always very dynamic and exciting.