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07/02/2020

VolkerRail Strengthens Senior Team

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VolkerRail has reshuffled its team with a new senior appointment.

Niall McCreanor has been announced as the firm's new director of specialist businesses, taking over from Ken Robinson who is retiring after a decade with the business.

He boasts over 25 years' experience in the sector, contracting on a variety of civil engineering schemes, including the Great Eastern Resignalling scheme, Kings Cross Station redevelopment, Reading Station Area redevelopment and the East Coast Main Line Power Supply Upgrade project. He joins VolkerRail from TSP Projects.

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Niall McCreanor, director of specialist businesses, said: "I'm delighted to join VolkerRail, a company which I have always admired for its commitment to safety, quality in delivery, and for building a genuine collaborative culture with partners and clients. I look forward to connecting with colleagues from across the business, and to build on Ken's great work."

Steve Cocliff, managing director at VolkerRail, added: "I'm pleased to welcome Niall to the team. His commitment and knowledge have already been a benefit to company, through his TSP Projects leadership roles within our Rail Electrification alliance and our TransPennine Route Upgrade – East of Leeds alliance.

"The wider senior management team and I look forward to working with Niall and seeing him further enhance the strength and market position of our Specialist Businesses division."

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