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.
Benoît Surroca
Test & Commissioning Manager at Transport for London
MSc in Guided Transport engineering
What does my job involve?
The Deep Tube Upgrade Programme will renew major assets (such as Trains and signalling) for 4 underground lines. I make strategies and plans to test and implement those assets onto our railway.
What do I like most about my job?
Being involved with most stakeholders and having to understand the rationale behind the wide variety of requirements. T&C is extremely interesting, I’m always learning and trying new things out.
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.
Paul Humes
Training Manager ISS Labour
Level 4
What does my job involve?
My role involves the day to day management of training and assessments both for Track safety and Overhead line competence
What do I like most about my job?
What I like most is seeing learners achieving their goals and being part of their journey
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!
Jackie Painter
Senior HR Business Partner Projects and Change at Network Rail
Masters Degree Human Resources
What does my job involve?
I work with the business to identify major change from scoping out the design to the delivery. I design and lead on HR projects for example talent and succession design, strategic planning, culture / engagement
What do I like most about my job?
The variety of the work I do, some days I will be working strategically looking at future requirements for the next 5 years or in meetings talking about an exciting project or change initiative.
Adam Parkinson
Operations Supervisor – Rail Operations Group
CertHE Railway Operations Management 2019
What does my job involve?
I have to prepare trains for service, supervise train movements, undertake safety checks, solve any technical or logistical problems. Engage with signallers, drivers, commercial managers, controllers and other railway staff to get the job done.
What do I like most about my job?
When you know you have solved a problem and that train gets to its destination because of your experience and input, that’s quite rewarding.
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!
Megan Ablott
Signalling and Telecoms Apprentice at Carillion Rail
Apprenticeship
What does my job involve?
Designing, installing, testing and project planning for signalling and telecommunication works.
What do I like most about my job?
I love that everyday is different and I learn from different colleagues. The job is adaptable, after my apprenticeship I will be able to choose if I want a track or office based role.