BWB Consulting has announced the appointment of Sajjad (Sajj) Akbar as its new rail director. With over 33 years of experience in transportation infrastructure, Sajj joins BWB to lead the sector’s vision, strategy, and commercial performance during a pivotal era for UK rail.
Sajj is a Chartered Engineer with over 15 years of specialist rail engineering experience across the industry. His career is defined by high-profile successes, including:
- Securing the HS2 Phase 2b hybrid Bill (£150 million)
- Pivitol to the award of the Wessex Capacity Enhancement Project (£400 million)
- Playing a critical role in the Northern Hub project, which featured the award-winning design of the Ordsall Chord Bridge.
Beyond rail, Sajj’s expertise extends to highways and technology, notably managing the delivery of the National Highways Regional Control Centre (North West) and the Traffic Officer Service transition.
Dave Hollingsworth, managing director of BWB Consulting, commented: “Sajj joins us at a time of immense opportunity as the industry moves towards the Great British Railways transition and the recent announcement made by government to Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) and invest in Rail projects across the North of England.
“His entrepreneurial spirit and deep understanding of complex infrastructure priorities make him the ideal leader to scale our rail capabilities and maximise the potential. BWB has always been about combining technical excellence with an agile, client-focused approach, and Sajj embodies these values perfectly.”
Sajjad Akbar, Rail Director at BWB, added: “I am thrilled to join BWB and lead a team known for its innovation and collaborative culture. My focus will be on leveraging our position within the CAF Group to provide end-to-end solutions for our clients, from strategic positioning to project delivery.
“The UK rail landscape is evolving rapidly, and BWB is uniquely placed to help our partners navigate these challenges and deliver a world-class network.”
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