Programme Interfaces

Engineering interface management across major rail programmes — coordinating between civil, track, signalling, systems, and stakeholder disciplines.

1. Programme Interfaces

Led engineering interface management for a $2bn rail refurbishment project in Azerbaijan (2018), coordinating between civil, track, and signalling disciplines.
Oversaw design and interface integration for a £4bn electrification project (2014/15 and 2017), including the West Coast Main Line 125 mph infrastructure upgrade (Crewe–Weaver).
Programme Manager for signalling infrastructure partner to Network Rail (2007–2009), managing cross-functional interfaces across national upgrade programmes.
Design Manager for the £5.8bn High Speed 1 (Channel Tunnel Rail Link), integrating signalling and infrastructure systems for a 185 mph railway between Paris and London.
Head of Communications and Train Control Systems for a $1.8bn metro project in Kazakhstan, managing interfaces between systems, operations, and civil works.

2. Engineering Interfaces

Managed multidisciplinary design and construction interfaces for Docklands Light Railway Rolling Stock Replacement Project, including signalling and control systems.
Oversaw signalling integration and testing for Alstom iVPI systems in Toronto, ensuring alignment with civil and operational requirements.
Delivered signalling mitigations for the Compromised Overlaps Project (Metronet Rail), coordinating with civil and track teams.
Led signalling design for the Whitechapel Remodelling (Crossrail) Project, managing interfaces with other engineering disciplines.
Supported CBTC and legacy system integration in Singapore and Delhi Metro, ensuring compatibility and interface compliance.

Stakeholder Coordination

Engaging Ministries, Operators & Contractors

Engaged with ministries, international partners, and contractors across projects in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the UK. Interface coordination with Transport for London, London Underground, Crossrail, and major rail authorities worldwide.

3. Stakeholder Interfaces

Engaged with ministries, international partners, and contractors across projects in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the UK.
Delivered interface coordination with Transport for London, London Underground, and Crossrail during major upgrades and assurance activities.
Acted as peer reviewer for Alstom's Verification & Validation on the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project in Toronto, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
Provided consultancy to London Underground, Alcatel, and other clients on product acceptance and feasibility studies.

Safety & Compliance

Ensuring Regulatory Alignment Across Disciplines

Compliance with CENELEC, Railway Group Standards, LU Standards, and the Health & Safety at Work Act, supported by safety case submissions and technical notes addressing safety and regulatory interfaces.

4. Safety & Compliance Interfaces

Ensured compliance with CENELEC, Railway Group Standards, LU Standards, and the Health & Safety at Work Act across multiple projects.
Supported safety case submissions for CBTC systems in Singapore and Delhi.
Produced technical notes on automated operations for HS2, addressing safety and regulatory interfaces.
Licensed IRSE Signalling Tester in Charge and Principles Tester, ensuring safety-critical testing and assurance.

5. Delivery & Management Interfaces

Led multidisciplinary teams (up to 150 staff) across design, construction, testing, and commissioning phases.
Managed testing and commissioning for major infrastructure projects, ensuring interface alignment between design and delivery.
Developed best practice procedures for installation, testing, and competence management in Indonesia.
Defined signalling technical requirements and managed change assurance documentation for DLR and West London Depot projects.