Ramboll has appointed Mike Birch as head of rail in the UK – Birch joins from Capita Infrastructure where he was head of rail, project and cost management
Mike Birch will lead Ramboll’s continued growth in the rail sector, building on the successful appointment to the Network Rail Design Services Framework.
He will also support the Digital Rail programme on the East Coast Line, as well as a strong portfolio of work on High Speed 2.
Birch joins Ramboll from Capita Infrastructure, following thirteen years at Halcrow, CH2M and Jacobs where he held various roles including project delivery director.
He has over 27 years of experience in the infrastructure sector covering design, maintenance and management within both private and public sector, with a proven track record in creating and leading large multi-disc teams and delivering business and project solutions from concept through to completion.
Transport business growth
Dan Harvey, transport director for Ramboll in the UK, said: “I am delighted to welcome someone of such high calibre to our team.
“Our Transport business continues to grow and Mike’s strong leadership and relationship skills, together with his technical expertise, will be crucial in helping to accelerate further growth.”
Mike Birch added: “I am delighted to join Ramboll. These are very exciting times as infrastructure investment continues to be a priority for the UK government.
“Following recent key wins the Rail market presents many opportunities for growth by focusing on delighting our clients, utilising our expertise both in the UK and Internationally.”
Ramboll has 300 offices in 35 countries and combines local experience with a global knowledge base to achieve inspiring and exacting solutions that make a difference to its clients, the end-users, and society at large.
Ramboll works across the following markets – buildings, transport, planning & urban design, water, environment & health, energy and management consulting.
