Joe has developed RPS from its formation to a multi-sector professional services business over the past eight years. This work has won RPS awards, places on frameworks and accolades from our clients for the specialist work that we do. In 2026, Joe will lead RPS to delivering for new clients across infrastructure sectors as the work we do grows in recognition and exposure.

Richard is an award-winning Chief Operating Officer who has specialised in railway operator project development and delivery. Richard's understanding of railway operation requirements, contractual mechanisms, procurement protocols and entry into service is amongst the best in industry. This exceptional insight has driven RPS' high quality delivery of specialist services since RPS' formation.

Charlie Gilpin is RPS' Business Manager. With a background in Deloitte and DHL, Charlie brings business change, talent management and organisational design expertise to our growing SME. Charlie is often working behind the scenes to ensure that as we grow, the right processes, controls and infrastructure are in place to ensure we continue to exceed the needs of our clients.

Kathryn is our Office Manager and oversees our training, administration and teambuild organisation. Kathryn ensures that when new starters join they have the right IT, policies, inductions and support to hit the ground running.

Summer will be RPS' first degree-apprenticeship Project Manager following her start with RPS in 2025. Summer will be trained in Project Management fundamentals supported by on-the-role learning at RPS as part of her degree experience. Welcome to the team, Summer!

Jake has delivered infrastructure projects, business change and assurance schemes across railway, energy and nuclear clients for RPS. This cross-sector expertise means Jake brings a significant level of cross-programme experience to our clients and in the delivery of his work. Jake is currently working with Sizewell C delivering complex work in the transition of the programme from development to delivery on-site.

Luke is an experienced railway project manager with infrastructure delivery for Network Rail, West Midlands Trains and Northern Trains. This means Luke knows what it takes to develop and deliver operator-focussed schemes and to work with all railway stakeholders in the delivery of efficient schemes.

Tom heads up our Network Rail Direct Delivery commission which sees a team of RPS project managers oversee the development and construction of multidisciplinary schemes including bridge refurbishments, tactile roll-out on station platforms and new Maintenance Delivery Units for operational teams.

Laura understands project delivery from both the Train Operator and Infrastructure Owner side following experience within both types of organisations. In bringing this expertise to RPS, Laura is excelling in managing a complex portfolio of geotechnical examinations currently for our Route Infrastructure Engineer clients in Network Rail’s Eastern Region.

Thomas is an effective and efficient Project Manager, able to quickly digest and deliver complex schemes with multiple stakeholder demands. Through this he instils confidence in our clients who value his calm delivery approach.

Shak started out as an Apprentice on TfL. This gives him a wealth of knowledge across railway operations, maintenance and systems-led areas. Shak is currently working on a Network Rail commission delivering multiple footbridge replacements and strengthening as well as Maintenance Deliver Unit new builds. Shak is currently developing and delivering complex railway infrastructure schemes with Network Rail such as footbridge replacements, requiring intense planning for Christmas and New Years possession working.

Ailish is an experienced Project Manager having developed an excellent rail-specialist skill set working both within Network Rail as well as a Train Operating Company. Ailish's positive approach to work and building strong team relationships within the complex and challenging environment of project delivery is always highly praised.

Govinder consistently demonstrates dedication, drive, and determination when managing each one of his projects. His passion towards learning and interacting with the world of project management manifests clearly in the high-quality delivery of his projects.

Louise is an experienced project manager across multiple infrastructure sectors. Her commitment to projects and excellent stakeholder management skills has earned her a reputation for bringing challenging projects back on track. Whether at early or late stages, Louise understands the tools, processes and skills required to deliver successful multidisciplinary scope in the railway environment.

Aleena joined RPS as a Graduate Project Manager in 2023 and is excelling in her development across community and IT-rollout schemes. Aleena is supporting Thomas Spriggs in managing the complex requirements of new Facilities Management software rollout for Train Operator Company (TOC) teams.

James is a highly competent Project Manager who has been commended by our client in Network Rail for delivering projects at a ‘lightening pace’. James understands how complex engineering requirements drive project success and is highly skilled at ensuring processes are in place to aid in successful delivery.

Mark is a results-driven Project Manager with an educational background in mechanical engineering. With a strong background working within Network Rail Mark’s career advanced quickly as a result of his successful delivery of projects including an Electrical Safety Delivery Programme and Decarbonisation across the network. Mark has a keen interest in team sports bringing these positive behaviours with him when working with clients.

Katie is a driven Project Manager with strong stakeholder management experience. Katie’s background working within a Train Operating Company has given her a great understanding of how to deliver projects across multiple locations with pressing timescales as well as navigating the complexities around implementation and hand back. Most recently, Katie has been delivering complex electric vehicle rollout for Network Rail's thousands-strong fleet of vehicles as part of its ambitious sustainability commitments.

Martyn's project expertise spans both infrastructure owner and operator organisations. Most recently, Martyn's excellent stakeholder management skills have been crucial in the entry-into-service of multiple new railway stations across the West Midlands. In this critical role, Martyn bridges the gap between infrastructure delivery and railway operation to ensure that new stations open on time ready to deliver for customers.

David is a skilled project manager across both Network Rail and train operator organisations. Most recently, Dave has been part of the RPS team delivering changes to the Route Infrastructure Engineering team within a Network Rail region to ensure that performance and safety targets are met. This means that Dave's project and operation experience also includes infrastructure maintenance, meaning he is a well-rounded professional with a great holistic understanding of our railways.

Ben Quinlan joins us from DHL, bringing just-in-time quality management and control expertise to our projects. Our clients are benefitting from this drive and focus on the output to deliver infrastructure efficiently with a focus on the end goal of entry-into-service for built assets.

Asish is an innovative and resourceful project manager specialising in the application of renewable energy to the railway industry. This builds on his experience as an undergraduate and postgraduate and recently Asish has been developing business cases for solar installations across the UK network.

Alex's experience in train operator and rail fleet project management means he brings an in-depth understanding of end users into project management and delivery. Alex's current commissions with railway operators are making use of this skill-set to develop and deliver projects focussed on meeting the end goals of operators for an efficient outcome for the railway.

Heidi is one of our expert project managers specialising in the development and delivery of railway schemes across operator networks. This skill set is supported by expertise in understanding how railway works are planned and delivered on-the-ground, meaning that when work is being developed, Heidi understands how to deliver efficiency on-the-ground.

Georgia is delivering project management for one of our Operator clients, including multidisciplinary infrastructure works on live railway stations. This complex and safety critical work is making the most of Georgia's collaborative behaviours, focus on detail and drive to deliver outputs efficiently.

Ellyn works with our Nuclear clients in the production of complex technical assurance documentation projects. This involves the development and delivery of Basis of Estimates, Project Execution Plans and complex narratives supporting Quantitative Risk Analyses and Programmes. This work is deeply technical and relies on a sound understanding of project principles and assurance requirements for major schemes.

With a background in project development and delivery, Chrissy is delivering complex technical authoring and assurance documentation delivery projects across our energy and nuclear sector clients. This complex work requires an understanding pf assurance processes, technical functions and the ability to work with multiple levels of complex assurance activities, and Chrissy takes these requirements in her stride in how she delivers this work.

Daria joins us from retail supply chain management, bringing a skill set in technical compliance to our infrastructure clients. Daria is delivering complex cost-management technical authoring to our Nuclear sector clients, requiring the delivery of complex written outputs in accordance with estimating guidelines, client requirements and investment organisation protocols.