Who we are

Based in offices in central London, a stone’s throw from Euston, we deliver regional, national, and global search projects across all spectrums of the infrastructure industry.

Since we were founded in 2010, our team has successfully placed over 400 experienced industry executives – from executive leadership to senior management and leading technical experts.

And, the relationship we develop with our clients doesn’t end with a successful placement.

Our success is built on crafting strong, long-term partnerships with our clients. We are dedicated to our clients, helping them to develop world-class teams and achieve their business objectives by securing the best candidates and diverse talent the market has to offer.

“We have used Newsom Consulting extensively for a number of years, we have always found them responsive and great to work with. Their understanding of the brief and our business has always resulted in a shortlist and successful candidate that meets our requirements.”

John Murphy
Chief Executive, Murphy Group

Our Values

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Knowledgeable

Expert knowledge of our markets and the companies operating within them is the key to us finding the right talent for our clients to succeed.

Integrity

We do the right thing. We are honest and professional, treating everyone with respect. We give clients and candidates the best advice and support we can, focused on their interests – not our own.

Ever-Evolving

We always strive to improve and learn. We foster a culture of continuous improvement, always seeking and building upon feedback.

Partnerships

Client satisfaction is of utmost importance to us. We build lasting partnerships with clients by providing a service that exceeds expectations.

Latest Opportunities

Location: Birmingham or Manchester

Our client, a fast growing and multi-disciplinary built environment consultancy, is looking for an experienced and ambitious Building Surveying Partner to lead and grow their team in Birmingham or Manchester.

Location: UK

Sector: Rail Infrastructure

A leading contractor is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to take on the role of Managing Director for its rail business.

Location: UK Flexible (with travel to London and Midlands)

Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits, bonuses, and LTIPs

Sector: Energy, Infrastructure, and Construction

Our client, a leading energy sector asset owner, is seeking a dynamic and innovative Director to lead the delivery of a rapidly growing portfolio of electricity transmission projects.

Location: London

A leading London-based UK Train Operating Company (TOC) has retained our services to recruit an Interim Finance Director for a fixed-term contract until February 2026.

Location: UK-based role, HQ in South East

Reporting to: CEO

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute leader for the role of Group Commercial Director.

Transport| Dublin

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) is looking to bring on board a new CEO, to lead the future of Ireland’s transport services. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape safe, sustainable, and efficient travel for people and goods while driving the delivery of key infrastructure projects.

Location: South or Midlands, UK 

Reporting to: Managing Director - Plant

A market leader in delivering cutting-edge Plant & Transport solutions has retained our services to recruit a Operations Director to oversee multiple critical functions within their team.

Sector: Rail

A highly regarded, medium-sized international rail consultancy has retained our firm to support its search for a Non-Executive Director (NED) to join its board.

Location: United Kingdom

Sector: Business Consulting Services

Our client, a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy, has retained our services to recruit an Operations Director.

Sector: Rail

Location: South East

Our client is a leading and profitable tier 1 civil engineering contractor. They are seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead a c£80m portfolio of civils projects and framework contracts.

Sector: Rail

Location: London

A leading UK train operating company has retained our services to recruit a Commercial Director. As a key part of the leadership team, this role's primary objective is to maximise revenue through the development and execution of a comprehensive commercial strategy while leading the commercial team.

Sector: Energy or Water

Location: UK Flexible

We have been retained by a multi-disciplinary built environment consultancy to hire a new Partner to build their presence in within the Energy and Water sectors.

Location: East of England

Salary: Competitive with Excellent Benefits

Sector: Infrastructure, Energy, and Construction

Our client, a leading energy sector asset owner, is seeking a highly experienced Delivery Director to lead a £2bn infrastructure programme.

Location: South East England | Sector: Major Infrastructure Programme | Salary: Excellent Salary

Our services have been retained by AWE to recruit two Programme Manager roles for a major infrastructure programme. This is comparable in scale to the Olympics and Crossrail.

Our Team

Jim Newsom

Managing Director

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Lauren Goldring

Business Support & Research Manager

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Paul Neave

Associate Director

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Ellen Dennis

Research & Operations Consultant

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Pei Gong

Senior Consultant

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Emilia Kilburn

Research & Delivery Consultant

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Simon Arthur

Principal Consultant

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Rebecca Peacock

Senior Research Associate

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Eloise Samuelson

Research & Delivery Consultant

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James Ingram

Research & Delivery Consultant

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Richard Dobbs

Associate

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John McFarland

Associate, Leadership Assessment

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Kelly Barlow

Executive Coaching

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We have a responsibility to ensure that we do everything within our power to provide diverse and balanced longlists and shortlists, as well as to ensure our own organisation offers a diverse and inclusive culture.

Diversity & Inclusion

As an Executive Search consultancy, we have a leading role to play in increasing diversity of leadership across the transport, infrastructure and built environment sectors, in regard to diversity of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion and other protected characteristics.

Diversity & Inclusion

Memberships & Affiliations

Our community of leadership professionals is a melting pot of talents. We are very proud to work with several different industry groups and networks in order to expand our contact base and leverage the talent of so many great individuals across Transport and Infrastructure.

Memberships & Affiliations

Some of the associations that we partner with include Energy UK, British Water, Rail Industry Association, SWiFT. This allows us access to a wealth of knowledge and expertise across Transport & Infrastructure.