Richard Wells

Principal Engineer @Ikos Aegis

Derby, GB

Principal Engineer and Team Leader based in the AEGIS Derby office. I\'m currently working on design and installation projects for rolling stock upgrades, and the review of approvals documentation to support the introduction of new on-track machines onto Eurotunnel and Network Rail infrastructures. The Rolling Stock team scope includes passenger trains, on-track machines, plant and wagons. The projects can be short, taking just a few days and involving one person or they can be projects lasting two or three years and involving several people across many disciplines.AEGIS is an independent railway engineering company. Since our formation in 1997, we have built an industry-wide reputation for providing direct access to highly experienced professionals providing engineering expertise, innovative solutions, rapid responses, agile methods and value for money. Our business success has been founded on technical expertise, with two key factors contributing to our success: the ability to mobilise quickly, and the agility to be flexible in response to our clients’ needs. Coupled with a commitment to deliver excellent results – on time, every time – has brought us an increasing client base and consistent repeat business. From large-scale engineering projects to individual engineering tasks where the client lacks an availability of in-house resource, AEGIS is there to help. We can build project teams tailored to meet the exact requirements of the work and staffed with the right blend of expertise and experience.The AEGIS Quality Management System is ISO 9001:2015, we are RISQS approved for Safety and Risk Management and Engineering Consultancy. We have been accredited by Network Rail as Independent Safety Assessors since 2002.For more information visit

The Manchester Metropolitan University

BEng (Hons)