Mark Downes

Project Delivery Director @National Grid

Birmingham, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Jan 2026 — Present

Project Delivery Director @National Grid

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Birmingham, GB

Seconded into the National Grid Great Grid Partnership Integrator team.

EDUCATION

1994 — 1997

Coventry University

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Civil Engineering

2001 — 2003

The University of Sheffield

MSc (Eng), Rail Systems Engineering

SKILLS

RailCivil EngineeringEngineeringEngineering ManagementRolling StockRailway SystemsLight RailRailwayPermanent WayPermanent Way Engineering

ABOUT MARK DOWNES

I am a Chartered Engineer (FICE) and Chartered Manager (FCMI) having experience within Government ALBs, Network Rail, Consultants and Contractors as an engineer and business leader. This has included roles such as Executive Engineering and Safety Director, Project Director, and Head of Capital Delivery leading the safe and efficient delivery of multi-disciplinary projects.I am a leader with experience in development, design and delivery. I take a people-centred leadership approach and have a record of building diverse teams leading to successful outcomes. I encourage teams to take balanced views with outcome focused decision making that leads to a ‘best for project’ approach. I take pride in identifying and developing future leaders and supporting personal growth. I believe a key strength is my ability to break down complex questions to enable rational discussion and create a focus on achieving the right solution. I look to build lasting relationships based on support, trust, challenge, and accountability.

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