VolkerRail Appoints New Professional Head of Signalling
VolkerRail is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Robertshaw as its new professional head of signalling. Kevin joined the company in March and is taking over the role from Rod Jewell, who is retiring after spending over 50 years in the industry. Kevin joins VolkerRail from Network Rail and has over 30 years’ railway experience, […]
Aug 6, 2020
VolkerRail is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Robertshaw as its new professional head of signalling.
Kevin joined the company in March and is taking over the role from Rod Jewell, who is retiring after spending over 50 years in the industry.
Kevin joins VolkerRail from Network Rail and has over 30 years’ railway experience, having enjoyed a career spanning frontline maintenance, supervision, engineering, and asset management. Most recently, he led Network Rail’s national signalling programme through CP5, including the delivery of major signalling renewals and enhancements in Cardiff, East Kent, Birmingham, Thameslink, Liverpool, Derby, Nottingham, Lincolnshire and Motherwell.
Commenting on his appoint, Kevin said: “I’m delighted to join VolkerRail, a company that has built an enviable reputation for the safe, collaborative and efficient delivery of projects.
"I look forward to working with all parts of the business, helping to innovate and further develop our excellent delivery capability.”
Niall McCreanor, director of specialist businesses, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Kevin to the team. As our signalling division expands, Kevin’s experience and knowledge will help us further develop new innovations and strengthen our wider design offerings.
“The signalling division and I look forward to working with Kevin and seeing him further enhance and strengthen our market position.”
Related Posts
Firecrest Construction Completes 40 Bed Care Home For Exemplar Health Care
Firecrest Construction has successfully completed the complex delivery of a new 40 bed care home in Bury town centre for Exemplar Health Care. As principal contractor to the scheme, Firecrest delivered the job on budget and on time, handing over after 64 weeks...
The Hill Group Achieves Hat Trick of Planning Successes Across the South East
Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group has secured a hat trick of planning permissions across the South East, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of much-needed new homes across the region. Across three newly approved schemes in Essex, Oxfordshire and...
Hampshire construction firm charts record growth despite industry challenges
Hampshire-based construction firm, PAH Building & Construction, has already secured two thirds of its projected £18 million turnover for 2026, driven mainly by growth in its retrofitting and insurance work. This milestone has been achieved despite wider industry...