Amey has appointed former Skanska operations director, James Holmes to join the company as its new rail sector director
As the new rail sector director, James Holmes will be a key part of Amey’s transport infrastructure executive team.
Holmes will be focused on working with clients and supply chain to safely deliver investment in the UK’s rail infrastructure and transform services aligned to the outcomes of the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail.
He will also be focused on embedding the progressive people culture throughout the rail team to enable people and teams to excel.
For the past six years, Holmes was operations director at Skanska, leading a portfolio of contracts across the rail and water sectors.
With a strong focus on looking after people and safety, Holmes also held board responsibility for ethics and a prominent role in the health, safety and wellbeing governance team.
‘Infrastructure is the backbone of communities’
Peter Anderson, managing director of transport infrastructure, said: “I’m delighted James is joining Amey and my executive team, at an exciting time for the business and for the future of the UK’s rail infrastructure investment and development.
“We have a strong forward pipeline and an ambitious plan grounded in our unique ability to integrate our in-house consultants and expert operational teams. This combined knowledge enables us to provide intelligent, whole-life solutions for our clients and customers.”
James Holmes added: “Infrastructure is the backbone of communities – helping people get to work, see friends and family and live happy, healthy lives.
“Leading teams to excel in everything they do is critical for a business to operate safely and reach its maximum potential.
“I’m looking forward to joining Amey and working with the 900-strong rail team to build on our reputation of reliable performance delivering essential infrastructure projects.
“I’m also keen to meet our clients, understand their needs and ensure the work we undertake leaves a positive legacy on the communities we operate in, the customers whose journeys we improve and the vital role we play in helping the economy to grow.”
