Richard Watts will is predicted to Balfour Beatty later this 12 months, forward of turning into managing director of its UK rail industry in January 2026.
He’ll sign up for from Bam Nuttall, the place he’s each rail sector director, answerable for the entire efficiency and supply of nationwide rail frameworks, and accountable for the corporate’s highways operations.
Previous to becoming a member of Bam Nuttall lower than two years in the past, Watts had spent 15 years within the rail trade at TXM Plant, HS2 Ltd, Colas Rail and Community Rail.
At Balfour Beatty, Watts will substitute Mick Rayner, who has been with the corporate for 27 years and its UK rail managing director since 2018. Rayner Mick will transfer to a part-time senior advisory function in January 2026.
Divisional leader govt Stephen Tarr, who’s accountable for Balfour Beatty’s energy transmission & distribution, rail and Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick (M&E) companies, mentioned: “Richard’s revel in and in-depth wisdom of primary rail venture supply will proceed to force our rail industry ahead, while making sure protected, high quality tasks for rail customers throughout the United Kingdom.”
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