Having spent over 25 years in the construction sector, with major career episodes in manufacture, design and M&E installation, Andrew - a chartered mechanical engineer - joins the business with a wealth of project delivery experience, including Network Rail Eastern, business development knowledge and strategy acumen, and industry expertise.

Commenting on his appointment, Andrew said: “I’m delighted to join VolkerRail Specialist Businesses, and I look forward to developing relationships with my team, our suppliers and our clients; building on the fantastic collaboration and project success delivered by this high performing division.”

Andrew joins VolkerRail after a successful transition as M&E technical director at Arcadis.

Niall McCreanor, director of VolkerRail Specialist Businesses, said: “The wider senior management team and I welcome Andy to the business. This is an exciting time for VolkerRail Specialist Businesses, which has seen sustained growth and diversification in our core service offering to the market.

“With a new control period on the horizon, we are confident that we will see further opportunity to make continued investments in the sector. I look forward to working with Andrew as he helps us to enhance and strengthen VolkerRail Specialist Businesses’ position in the market.”