Pam Martin
Director of PM Training and Assessing Ltd
Degree in Business, IV, Assessor and Trainer
What does my job involve?
I am the IRSE Assessing Agency Manager for PM Training and Assessing Ltd, where I am responsible for managing the assessment process for IRSE licencing. I also train people to become Trainers, Assessors and IQAs.
What do I like most about my job?
I love the variety of people that I meet and I get a real kick out of seeing people gain their qualifications that they have worked hard for.
River Tamoor Baig
CEO & Founder of Hack Partners
Degree in Computer Science
What does my job involve?
Planning for company long term strategy and business development for the company.
What do I like most about my job?
Changing an industry for the good of the public and making an impact on the world starting with the UK rail industry!
Emma Harmsworth
Sponsor at Network Rail
Degree
What does my job involve?
To make sure that a project is governed effectively and delivers the objectives/ realises the benefits set out in the business case.
What do I like most about my job?
The varied nature of the work and the importance of collaborating and communicating with a large number of people and disciplines.
Gareth Dennis
Permanent 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.
Mark Bennett
National Driver Training Development Manager at LNER
HND
What does my job involve?
I’m seconded to work with Rail Delivery Group to help deliver the Driver Academy Programme. This involves running projects including how we will recruit & train drivers of the future and Diversity & Inclusion.
What do I like most about my job?
Working on the driver academy programme has given me the opportunity to look at how we bring new and diverse talent into the industry and its really exciting time to be involved in the industry.
Kate Wilson
Track Design Engineer, WSP
MSc in Railway Systems Engineering and Intergration, FdEng in Railway Engineering
What does my job involve?
Delivering track designs from feasibility through to detail design. As well as designing brand new railways such as HS2, its also about maintaining and adapting the current infrastructure that we depend on every day.
What do I like most about my job?
Coming up with solutions to complex problems and implementing them, literally shaping the world we live in as well as designing for a better future. It is a very rewarding job.
Shaun Giddins
Project Manager (Change) at Network Rail
What does my job involve?
It involves engaging with teams to improve them in everything they do via a behavioural change, coaching and mentoring others is a huge part in the supporting of the teams in creating better positive habits.
What do I like most about my job?
My role is both challenging and rewarding so I consider myself very lucky in that I love my job and the best bit is working with people …
Maya Zaatar
Undergraduate Engineer at Rail Delivery Group
BEng Sustainable Energy Engineering
What does my job involve?
My job involves helping the Planning, Engineering and Operations team in RDG to complete their projects. The projects involve helping the TOCs improve their performance, or the development of GPS tracking device for trains.
What do I like most about my job?
I’m part of very varied projects aimed to increase my knowledge not only in engineering, but also in business and management. I have also been to a meeting in Newcastle, which was great!
Rebecca Fennelly
Mobile 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.