EXPERTS IN INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS

Our Team

We guarantee to increase productivity and improve safety. By working as your trusted partner, our team of specialists provide tailored infrastructure solutions you can count on.

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Sean Harrison

Managing Director

With previous experience at Manpower and Carillion/Sky Blue, Sean joined forces with Richard Toy and Peter Thompson in 2012 to purchase Rail Safety Solutions. He is both skilled and experienced in the Rail sector as well as Civils and Engineering sectors. Sean believes in developing trust and forging partnerships with clients; understanding their challenges to provide the best services.

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David Hardy

Technical Services Director

As Technical Services Director, David brings extensive experience in P/Way and S&C. Responsible for leading TWS, Civils & Construction, Rail Operations, and Signalling departments; he’s poised to guide the company in reaching new milestones and maintaining our commitment to delivering excellence to all our clients.

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Monica Barbosa

Client Services Director

Monica Barbosa is responsible for long-term growth, client relationships, and contributes to sales strategy. Working with her colleagues, she delivers and manages high-value projects and analyses bids and proposals. Her enthusiasm for the rail sector and its people has led her to amplify the rail supply community’s voice, especially for SMEs.

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Graham Talbot

Head of Managed Environments

Graham Talbot is an experienced arborist and  manages the Vegetation Management team, who have gained a reputation for their technical competence and high-quality, safe work. This has helped them create strong partnerships with Network Rail, Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, Local Authorities, and clients across the UK.

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Dave Bamford

Head of Civils & Construction

Dave Bamford is an experienced Civils & Construction expert with a skilled, professional team. Years of experience providing Road Rail Access Points (RRAP), Level crossing work, UTX/URX, and platform works for Network Rail, Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors. They provide high-quality construction services to UK Local Authorities and businesses.

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John Byrne

Head of Rail Operations

John Byrne, Head of Rail Operations, is an experienced manager with a specialisation in Possession Management. With his extensive experience leading Network Rail and PC contracts, frameworks and projects in the UK rail industry, John is uniquely qualified to coordinate multiple services from one supplier to improve communication and operational efficiency for clients.

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Deryk Patterson

Signalling Manager

Deryk Patterson, a Signalling Manager with over 20 years in Railway Signal Engineering, excels in supervisory roles, including DU supervision, major and minor signalling renewal projects, new works, maintenance, faulting, and high-output track renewals. He is proficient in SMTH/G110 testing and is a G110 Author/checker.

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David Hodkinson

Head of Track Warning Services

For over a decade, David Hodkinson has worked at RSS Infrastructure’s Track Warning Services. He oversees the company’s investments in innovative Track Warning technology and automation keep up with new trends and developments, boosting worker safety and efficiency and how technology can reduce risk.

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Karl Dean

Head of Welding

As Head of Welding, Karl leads over 70 professional welders. Karl’s commitment to training and development, the latest welding techniques, and the highest standards ensures his crew is consistently in demand for high-profile UK projects. His division delivers approximately 9,000 welds annually, with 99% accepted the first time.

Ryan Spence, Head of Services | Managed Environments | RSS Infrastructure

Ryan Spence

Head of Services

Ryan Spence is an experienced professional with diverse skills, including management, rope access, arboriculture, and rail expertise. My disciplined approach and leadership skills from the Armed Forces ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery. I excel under pressure, always maintaining high standards of excellence in all endeavors.

Alex Blundell, Principal Ecologist | Infrastructure Services & Solutions | RSS Infrastructure

Alex Blundell

Principal Ecologist

As Principal Ecologist at RSS Infrastructure, I specialise in protected species surveys, preliminary ecological appraisals, and project management. Proven skills in business development, team leadership, and diverse ecological fieldwork, with a solid foundation in report writing and species identification.

Paul Morse, IRATA Services Manager | Managed Environments | RSS Infrastructure

Paul Morse

IRATA Services Manager

An IRATA Service Manager at RSS Infrastructure with over ten years of global experience in rope access and inspection in the energy sector. I hold a foundation degree in Sport Health and Allied Applications and certifications in NDT, LEEA, and DROPS. Renowned for team management, stakeholder engagement, and safety culture enhancement.

sean-harrison

Sean Harrison

Managing Director

With previous experience at Manpower and Carillion/Sky Blue, Sean joined forces with Richard Toy and Peter Thompson in 2012 to purchase Rail Safety Solutions. He is both skilled and experienced in the Rail sector as well as Civils and Engineering sectors. Sean believes in developing trust and forging partnerships with clients; understanding their challenges to provide the best services.

david-hardy

David Hardy

Technical Services Director

As Technical Services Director, David brings extensive experience in P/Way and S&C. Responsible for leading TWS, Civils & Construction, Rail Operations, and Signalling departments; he’s poised to guide the company in reaching new milestones and maintaining our commitment to delivering excellence to all our clients.

monica-barbosa

Monica Barbosa

Client Services Director

Monica Barbosa is responsible for long-term growth, client relationships, and contributes to sales strategy. Working with her colleagues, she delivers and manages high-value projects and analyses bids and proposals. Her enthusiasm for the rail sector and its people has led her to amplify the rail supply community’s voice, especially for SMEs.

graham-talbot

Graham Talbot

Head of Managed Environments

Graham Talbot is an experienced arborist and  manages the Vegetation Management team, who have gained a reputation for their technical competence and high-quality, safe work. This has helped them create strong partnerships with Network Rail, Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, Local Authorities, and clients across the UK.

dave-bamford

Dave Bamford

Head of Civils & Construction

Dave Bamford is an experienced Civils & Construction expert with a skilled, professional team. Years of experience providing Road Rail Access Points (RRAP), Level crossing work, UTX/URX, and platform works for Network Rail, Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors. They provide high-quality construction services to UK Local Authorities and businesses.

john-byrne

John Byrne

Head of Rail Operations

John Byrne, Head of Rail Operations, is an experienced manager with a specialisation in Possession Management. With his extensive experience leading Network Rail and PC contracts, frameworks and projects in the UK rail industry, John is uniquely qualified to coordinate multiple services from one supplier to improve communication and operational efficiency for clients.

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Deryk Patterson

Signalling Manager

Deryk Patterson, a Signalling Manager with over 20 years in Railway Signal Engineering, excels in supervisory roles, including DU supervision, major and minor signalling renewal projects, new works, maintenance, faulting, and high-output track renewals. He is proficient in SMTH/G110 testing and is a G110 Author/checker.

dave-hodkinson

David Hodkinson

Head of Track Warning Services

For over a decade, David Hodkinson has worked at RSS Infrastructure’s Track Warning Services. He oversees the company’s investments in innovative Track Warning technology and automation keep up with new trends and developments, boosting worker safety and efficiency and how technology can reduce risk.

Karl-Dean

Karl Dean

Head of Welding

As Head of Welding, Karl leads over 70 professional welders. Karl’s commitment to training and development, the latest welding techniques, and the highest standards ensures his crew is consistently in demand for high-profile UK projects. His division delivers approximately 9,000 welds annually, with 99% accepted the first time.

Ryan Spence, Head of Services | Managed Environments | RSS Infrastructure

Ryan Spence

Head of Services

Ryan Spence is an experienced professional with diverse skills, including management, rope access, arboriculture, and rail expertise. My disciplined approach and leadership skills from the Armed Forces ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery. I excel under pressure, always maintaining high standards of excellence in all endeavors.

Alex Blundell, Principal Ecologist | Infrastructure Services & Solutions | RSS Infrastructure

Alex Blundell

Principal Ecologist

As Principal Ecologist at RSS Infrastructure, I specialise in protected species surveys, preliminary ecological appraisals, and project management. Proven skills in business development, team leadership, and diverse ecological fieldwork, with a solid foundation in report writing and species identification.

Paul Morse, IRATA Services Manager | Managed Environments | RSS Infrastructure

Paul Morse

IRATA Services Manager

An IRATA Service Manager at RSS Infrastructure with over ten years of global experience in rope access and inspection in the energy sector. I hold a foundation degree in Sport Health and Allied Applications and certifications in NDT, LEEA, and DROPS. Renowned for team management, stakeholder engagement, and safety culture enhancement.