Rich Appleby

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ABOUT RICH APPLEBY

Infrastructure Experience: 23 YearsPlanning Experience 14 YearsSYNOPSISA Multi-skilled Planning Professional whose experience covers Supervisory, Construction and Access Management roles before moving into Project Planning and Controls. Project Planning experience covers major multi-disciplinary Rail Projects and Signalling frameworks. Currently leading the Rail Systems Planning team for Project W34 on the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), a £1.5b Programme of Work. Familiar with all contract types and have recently completed refresher training modules in NEC4.KEY ATTRIBUTES• Significant experience in the rail industry and advanced user of Primavera P6• High standard of professionalism with excellent people management skills• Enthusiastic team player with the ability to communicate confidently and effectively• In depth understanding of key project activities and their role towards successful project delivery• Flexible approach• Thorough knowledge of railway operations• Proactive individual with a problem-solving approach and high level of attention to detail• Advanced user in Microsoft Office Suite• Detailed knowledge of multi-disciplined projects and how they interface through design, construction and commissioning