stuart welstead

Field Manager

Emsworth, England, United Kingdom

About

Driving best practice in a safety critical rail environment, I deliver solutions, reduce risk, enhance performance and integrate activity. A rail professional with a wide range of experience I facilitate the delivery of multi-discipline projects through collaboration, engagement and performance management. Overseeing contractor activity, I prevent incidents, reduce accidents and ensure the safe and timely delivery of projects in line with contractual obligations. Coordinating activity whilst managing stakeholder expectations, I promote inclusivity and encourage knowledge sharing across project teams to develop best for project solutions.

Experience

  • Field Manager at Ground Control
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • Portfolio Manager at Network Rail
    Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

  • OCS project Manager at Aecon Group Inc.
    Jun 2018 - Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Introduced and integrated UK rail expertise and safety measures Devised solutions to prevent over-engineering Streamlined processes Maximised output Prevented accidents, incidents and resource shortages Developed a Competency Management System Supported bid and proposal activity Oversaw the construction of an OLE Training School Controlled logistics, procurement and monitored al pre- construction enabling work Provided Quality Assurance

  • OLE Project Engineer / Construction Manager at Network Rail
    Oct 2013 - Apr 2018 · 4 yrs 7 mos

    Provided client representation, technical expertise and guidance during the delivery of the £3.4bn Great Western Route Modernisation programme Drove performance, intergraded activity and oversaw the delivery of works by Amey, Keltbray and Lundy. Enhanced client and stakeholder confidence through activity reporting and continuous monitoring of works.

  • Construction Manager at Transport for London
    Oct 2010 - Oct 2013 · 3 yrs 1 mo