The RailStaff Awards 2024

Nominations for Rail Engineer of the Year

Ben Shaw

Said the following about Richard Hall:

“Richard is a talented Principal Technical Officer who specialised in designing and delivering integrated drainage systems.

Richard's discretionary effort often gets the jobs closed out and sets a great example for the team.

He follows drainage issues from remit creation to handback and owns the process throughout. He works closely with the CAD designers to create a tailored solution to create drainage solutions as good as the original Victorian creations. Richard continuously delivers value for money for the taxpayer.

Richard has regular mentoring sessions with Sheffield Hallam University Professor Kevin Spence to improve his technical knowledge and filters this through to all members of the delivery team. He was instrumental in pushing for this arrangement to be set up and makes the most of the opportunity.

Richard is a shining beacon of best practice within the industry and helps foster a great safety culture in his team.“

Frances Rogalski

Said the following about Richard Hall:

“Richard is a highly dedicated, reliable and ambitious Engineer. His commitment to the Railway and Engineering is exemplary. He has been very successful during his time with Works Delivery, delivering a challenging work bank in a difficult area with limited access. Richard is extremely knowledgeable in his area of expertise and is always striving to develop himself and fellow members of the technical team, providing support to both junior and experienced colleagues. He works closely with Doctor Kevin Spence at Sheffield Hallam University to develop his skills with Track and Off Track Drainage designs and has completed a number of detailed and successful designs to date, evaluating risk throughout, minimising that risk and always applying safety by design principals. He is advocate of mental health awareness and has taken the time to share his knowledge on the subject and help the technical team gain a better understanding of this. He is a very respected and valued member of the team.“