Andre Blackwood
Assistant Telecommunications Engineer at Atkins
Foundation Degree in Electronic and Control Engineering / Degree in Design Management and Innovation
What does my job involve?
My job involves designing, integrating and testing various telecommunications systems on the railway to help rail employees communicate with each other and passengers, manage stations and other infrastructure and provide information to passengers.
What do I like most about my job?
I like getting to develop designs and see them go from paper to working systems that meet the clients needs, Travelling to new places for interesting projects and working with new people on projects teams.
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.
Georgina Cooper
Standards and Competency Management System Manager for GTR and Special Constable for the British Transport Police
BA Hon Sport Coaching and Development
What does my job involve?
Writing/Reviewing Standards and assessments. Monitoring controller competencies for Service Delivery using our bespoke CMS.
I also dedicate a minimum of 16 hours a month to the British Transport Police as a Special Constable.
What do I like most about my job?
Enjoy being part of a people development team which drives improvement maintaining a high performance culture through service delivery.
Passion for helping others and I feel a sense of pride when performing my duties.
Christopher Redshaw
Apprentice Rail Operative at Bombardier Transportation
What does my job involve?
My job involves maintenance of the Crossrail Class 345 fleet. I will be based at the new Old Oak Common Depot once built. I am currently studying towards an NVQ in Traction & Rolling Stock.
What do I like most about my job?
Although I have just started, everyday is different learning new things about the railway and Depot environment and meeting new people in the railway. I’m really enjoying my new career as a apprentice rail operative.
Fiona
Executive Assistant to the Chair, Network Rail
BA in Law with German Law
What does my job involve?
Supporting the Chair of Network Rail in his work including: arranging and accompanying on visits; working with our Public Affairs team on writing speeches; co-ordinating correspondence and briefings; and learning more about the railway!
What do I like most about my job?
It gives me the chance to understand why the railway is so important in local and national economic growth, connecting both people and goods, and the impact it has on the communities it serves.
Paul Case
Project 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.
Bryant Yates
Associate
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!
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.
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.