Amey, one of the UK’s leading public service providers, has won Rail Engineer of the Year and Rail Manager of the Year categories at the Rail Staff Awards. The Event took place at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham on Saturday 17th October and recognises the extra special efforts of front-line railway personnel.

The Rail Engineer of the Year award recognises outstanding contribution to the Railway industry commending those that go above and beyond to learn the art of working on the railway.  The Rail Manager of the Year award recognises outstanding personal managerial performance in the Railway industry. 

Peter Martell an IiP (Investor in People) champion has shown continued commitment to the Rail industry. His proactive approach, which sees Peter act as an IET mentor for electrical engineering graduates and sees him running the local study group for those studying  for  the IRSE professional exams, has ensured his success in the Rail Engineer of the Year category.

Craig Ellis, Business Manager working on the new CEFA contract has worked within the rail industry for the past twenty years. Craig practices non intrusive management, allowing people to significantly develop within their team. Craig’s continuous support and positive attitude has ensured his success in the Rail Manager of the Year category at this years awards.

Mel Ewell, Amey Chief Executive commented “My sincerest congratulations go to both Peter and Craig, as well as the other individuals who were shortlisted. Winning two awards on the night against some very tough competition is a great achievement for Amey. These awards demonstrate that people really are our strength.”

Notes to Editors:
Amey is a leading UK public services provider with more than 11,000 staff. The company works across three main markets - Inter Urban, Local Government and Built Environment, which are supported by our award-winning consultancy division.

Amey delivers services in the highways, roads, schools, waste, rail, fleet solutions, workspace, street lighting, commercial, housing and aviation sectors. By offering a complete life-cycle solution for services, we maximise efficiencies for our customers.

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