Nick Matthews
Programme Engineering Manager @Network Rail
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WORK HISTORY
Programme Engineering Manager @Network Rail
West Midlands, GB
Drove transformation and CI within S&C capital programmes across North England and Scotland.Delivered consistent right‑first‑time S&C renewals with 125mph handbacks through lean methods and improved engineering assurance.Introduced new technologies and innovations supporting alliance transformation strategy.Led behavioural safety culture improvements and modernised refurbishment models to enhance value.
EDUCATION
Sheffield Hallam University
MSc, Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT NICK MATTHEWS
Chartered engineering leader specialising in enterprise transformation, continuous improvement, and innovation strategy across complex, regulated UK rail and infrastructure environments. With 33 years of experience, I lead large‑scale delivery reform, embed high‑performance cultures, and drive multi‑million‑pound efficiencies across capital portfolios exceeding £250M annually.I am recognised for transforming delivery systems, maturing portfolio governance, digitising engineering workflows, and deploying world-first and UK-first technical innovations. My leadership integrates lean delivery models, behaviour‑driven methodologies, sustainable engineering, and advanced R&D, ensuring predictable, safe, high‑quality outcomes in highly regulated operational contexts.I partner with senior leaders, regulators, and alliance partners to accelerate change, optimise performance, and enable a digital, sustainable, right‑first‑time railway.Specialisms: Enterprise Transformation • Lean & CI Leadership • Innovation Deployment & R&D Strategy • Digital Enablement • Portfolio Assurance • Behavioural Safety • Sustainability & Low‑Carbon Solutions • Capital Programme Governance • Collaborative Alliance Leadership (ISO 44001)
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