Testimonials

Every search has its own specific challenges. Our mandate is to go further in our search process, to approach challenges creatively and to reach out to the best and most appropriate talent across our networks.

We give you a personal and direct service, one that builds into a long-term relationship through honesty and transparency. Commitment to your needs means we’ll always be in touch, and ready to give a straight answer. It’s an approach that has worked for our clients, large and small, across transport and infrastructure.

Here’s what our clients say about us:

Ian Smyth, Director of UK Power Networks Services

UK Power Network Services recently partnered with Newsom Consulting to recruit a key strategic appointment. They provided us with a targeted candidate search and shortlist of candidates from which we were able to make a successful appointment. Throughout the engagement there was senior involvement from Newsom Consulting and they demonstrated deep knowledge of the sector and market. They were patient, thorough and professional throughout the search.

Managing Director, STRABAG UK

We recently worked with Newsom Consulting to recruit a key Director position for our UK leadership team. They understood our requirements well, spending time to come and meet with us so they could fully understand our needs. The longlist and shortlist reports were good and very user friendly. Assessment of candidates was accurate and we were presented with a good diverse selection of candidates with different backgrounds. The quality of candidates was first class and we were able to appoint a high-calibre candidate. The process was thorough and good value for money.

Managing Director (Transportation), Faithful+Gould

Thanks for supporting us in securing some of our industry’s leading talent. Your candidates are always excellent and I find you a pleasure to work with. Looking forward to furthering our partnership in the new year.

Chief Operating Officer, CAF Rolling Stock UK

Over the last few years CAF Rolling Stock UK has worked closely with Jim and Richard of Newsom Consulting to recruit several leadership roles across the business. We have found Newsom to be effective in providing high calibre candidates. We would recommend Newsom for recruiting key leadership roles.

CEO, Crossrail

Since taking over as the CEO of Crossrail I have put a lot of effort into establishing the right leadership team to complete the project. Newsom Consulting have been a great partner in this work. Together we have worked to assemble a great new team with the right energy and capability for one of the worlds most complex projects.

Jim and team are a real pleasure to work with; responsive and sensitive to our unique circumstances.

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.

Managing Director Signalling, Transportation UK & Europe, SNC-Lavalin Atkins

Atkins have worked with Newsom Consulting for several years now and are very pleased with the quality of their work and the customer experience. They have a deep understanding and experience in our industry and have a vast network of outstanding talent. They provided us with detailed insight on candidates at longlist and shortlist stages, took the time to understand our business, and throughout the search process I felt their commitment to delivering a great service. We value this commitment in our business partners and I highly recommend using Newsom Consulting for executive recruitment.

Managing Director Rail, WSP

We have worked with Newsom Consulting on a number of successful senior searches. They listen carefully to assemble the right brief and have identified strong, well targeted shortlists. Their written documentation on the search and shortlisted candidates is informative and insightful.

Senior Managing Director, Teneo

We have been consistently impressed with their deep market knowledge and their ability to build a strong list of candidates against a challenging brief. What has really differentiated Newsom’s approach is the effort which they have made to understand our business and our specific requirements, meaning that they are able not only to source very qualified candidates but also provide valued insight on how we might refine our search to secure better results.

Managing Director, SPL Powerlines UK

SPL have worked with Newsom Consulting for several years and they have assisted our UK business over a period of significant growth; successfully recruiting a number of key people to leadership roles across our business, including project leadership, commercial, HSQE, business development, general management and engineering. They have a good understanding of the industry, are well networked and are easy to work with. I have subsequently recommended Jim to others and wouldn’t hesitate to do so again.

Chief Operating Officer, Cleshar

Cleshar have partnered with Newsom Consulting to recruit senior appointments for several years now, and they have always provided a great service. We recently engaged with them to recruit several key senior roles in our organisation, and despite the complexities of undertaking an executive search during a pandemic, they were able to recommend a strong shortlist with a good blend of people. We were impressed with the quality of candidates they were able to attract from major companies in the sector and had a choice of several excellent candidates at final stage to appoint from. They have their finger on the pulse of the industry and I would highly recommend Newsom Consulting to others.

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.

Finance Director, DOHL

We recently worked with Newsom Consulting to recruit a key senior hire for our team at DOHL. We found the executive search process was very smooth, with a real choice of a number of very good candidates at shortlist stage from which we were able to make a successful appointment. The interaction was good, Jim provided us with valued insight throughout the process. The successful candidate we appointed has worked out very well, and I would recommend Newsom Consulting to others.

Managing Director UK Engineering, SYSTRA

Exceptional knowledge of the industry and thoroughly professional service.

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.

HR Director, CAF Group

I have worked with Newsom Consulting to recruit several key leadership roles. Newsom has proved to be very supportive throughout the entire recruitment process – shortlist of CV’s proving a very good comprehension of the requirements set, good information provided in the applicants report, relevant market information provided at job offer stage, etc. I have experienced a high quality service. I would be happy to work with Jim and Richard again and I would definitely recommend Newsom Consulting for recruiting key leadership roles.

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.

Chief Executive, Meridian Mobility

I first used Newsom to find an Executive Director (engineering operations). Since then I have had no hesitation in referring Jim and his team to major members of my network such as the UK’s innovation agency. I know they will provide a highly professional, objective and successful service.

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.

HR Business Partner, HB Reavis

Knowledgeable and experienced within the market. Understood our bespoke approach and was able to adjust their approach to suit the desired skill set we were seeking. Jim is very approachable and clearly has a excellent pool of contacts, allowing him to actively headhunt to suit whatever the need may be. Should we look to hire at top level again, I would not hesitate to contact Jim again.

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.