Highways

Infrastructure investment in Highways & Roads has seen a significant increase in recent years both in the UK and internationally. The sector is showing no sign of slowing, with Highways England promising over £15bn of investment, international markets continuing to use PPP toll road models to develop major schemes and significant advances in technology within the Intelligent Transport Systems and Smart Cities arena.

We are ready to leverage our considerable expertise in the highways and roads market to attract senior talent to your business for the most challenging requirements.

Our capability in highways executive search –

Companies

Transport Authorities
Engineering & Design Consultancies
Transport Operators
Transport Technology Firms
Highways Maintenance & Project Contractors
Transport Planning
Advisory & Management Consultancies
Intelligent Transport Solutions

Functions:

Project & Programme Management
Commercial Management
Engineering
Contract Management & Procurement
Project Controls & Risk
Health & Safety
General Management & Operations
Business Development
Bid Management
Research & Development
Project Finance & Transaction Advice
Strategy, Planning & Forecasting

Geographies:

UK
Europe
United States & Canada
Australia
North Africa & Middle East
Hong Kong & Asia

Previous assignments:

Commercial Director – Highways Maintenance Contractor
Director of Transportation, Middle East – International Consulting Firm
Senior Associate, Transport – Management Consultancy
Director of Traffic Operations – Public Transport Agency
Director Technology & Innovation Division – Highways ITS Technology Firm
Partner, Infrastructure Advisory – Management consultancy
Technical Director, Intelligent Transport Solutions – Consulting Firm
Project Director, Highways – Civil Engineering Contractor
Technical Director, Transport Planning – Consulting Firm
Bid Director, Bus & Rapid Transit– Transport Group
Operations Director, Streetworks Division – Civil Engineering Contractor
Head of Lenders’ Technical Advice, Toll Roads – Advisory Firm
Director, Asset Maintenance Strategy – Highways Engineering
Head of Urban Design & Highways – Consulting Firm
Head of Urban Transit & BRT – Transport Consultancy

Expansion Programme Director, Heathrow Airport

Heathrow have partnered with Newsom Consulting to recruit several key leadership roles for our Expansion team. On each search they have been successful in providing an excellent shortlist from which we have appointed a high-calibre candidate. Jim has worked with Heathrow for a number of years and has developed a good understanding of our business, and we have recently appointed Newsom Consulting as an executive search partner for the Expansion programme.

Chief Executive, Murphy Group

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.

Human Resources Director, Crossrail

The approach we have taken is a mixture of search and advertisement, and in all instances success has been achieved. We consider Jim and his team to be an extension of our recruitment team rather than a supplier.

Chief Operating Officer, Beacon Rail Leasing

We worked with Newsom Consulting to recruit a key Senior Director of Engineering Position. Our timescales were urgent and they worked at pace to deliver a shortlist of candidates very efficiently. They know their market, understand our business, and delivered the right calibre of candidates quickly.

CEO, Steer Davies Gleave

Jim has worked with us to source and secure leading talent for 15 years and his commitment to understand our business needs and proactive nature underpins this successful relationship with Newsom Consulting.

Managing Director – Transportation, Flowbird

Newsom Consulting have played a key role in finding senior leaders for Flowbird. The way they went about the process was spot on- transparent, with helpful updates and very good outcomes. Paul and Jim are consummate professionals in the transport space, and I would not hesitate to recommend them

Managing Director, IPEX Consulting

We have partnered with Newsom Consulting to recruit multiple high calibre seniors in line with our ambitious growth plans. Newsom have been conspicuous in the effort they have made to really hear and understand the skills, knowledge, attitudinal attributes and cultural fit we are looking for – as well as the experience and qualifications. The very high conversion rate we have seen to interview and hence to offer and acceptance is a testament to the quality of their search for what we need, to put forward to us only the most prequalified of candidates. This has made this most vital selection process very effective for us as well as minimising time input and distraction from our demanding business focus. We will continue to work with Newsom Consulting in the future.

Deputy Managing Director, Abellio Greater Anglia

Abellio has used Newsom Consulting on several occasions to source senior and experienced U.K. Rail professionals. The service they provide is excellent with a deep and relevant understanding of the industry. Jim never fails to find appropriate candidates and is a pleasure to deal with.

Managing Director – Systems, Signalling & Infrastructure, Alstom

“Newsom Consulting have partnered with us on a number of key recruitments. On each occasion they have taken time to listen and understand the position as well as understand the culture and team fit, then through their extensive market knowledge have been able to field a number of high calibre candidates for each post. We will continue to work with Newsom Consulting in the future.”

Director of Policy, Rail Delivery Group

Newsom Consulting are real experts in the field of transport with an intuitive understanding of the precise requirements of our roles and who might be at the right stage in their career to be a great fit. They are very easy to work with and very professional through all stages of resourcing, from scoping a potential role to delivery of long and short lists to supporting our selection and appointment processes.

Human Capital Director, Murphy Group

I have worked with Newsom Consulting for a number of years and have always found them to be professional, organised, and proactive. They know their market, understand our business, and deliver the right fit of candidates within agreed timescales. They’re also very pleasant to do business with.

Head of Human Resources, Crossrail

Newsom Consulting have delivered a number of high calibre people to the project, they always ensure they understand the brief and work to tight timescales. Given the choice I would always use Jim for future assignments.

VP Global Talent Acquisition, AECOM

Jim is easy to work with and operates as an extension of our Talent Acquisition team. He works well in our complex organisational structure and has been able to bring great candidates for difficult to fill roles.

Head of HR, Heathrow Express

We received a shortlist of diverse but well qualified candidates in a relatively short period of time and, unusually, had more than one good candidate to make a final choice from. Jim’s knowledge of the market and ability to probe and fully understand our requirements was key.

Rail Development Director, TfL

Jim has led the searches and from his considerable knowledge of the rail sector has each time provided TfL with an excellent list of potential candidates from which is has been able to make a suitable appointment.

Senior HR Business Partner, Heathrow

Jim did a fantastic job at bringing about a shortlist of potential candidates for some very niche roles, and we have continued to engage his services as he’s attained a proven track record in delivering our needs.

Head of HR, Tube Lines

Jim is professional and focused on delivering high-quality results. He ensures that he fully understands the brief and delivers to it. He was a pleasure to work with.