The RailStaff Awards 2024

Nominations for Lifetime Achievement Award

Dan Hutchings

Said the following about Paul Brooks:

“Paul Brooks has made significant contributions to the rail industry throughout his illustrious 40 year career. Over the past 3 years he has shown exceptional dedication and focus to ensuring HS2 Phase 1 and Phase 2a respective hybrid bill and environmental statement submissions achieve the highest standards with respect to buildability, minimising construction impacts and identifying value for money. Paul's enthusiasm and drive are a real asset to him through some very challenging projects, he would be a worthy winner of this life time achievement award.“

Dai Jones

Said the following about Paul Brooks:

“Paul has dedicated many years service to the Rail industry and throughout that time his experience and professionalism have been an asset to the wider team. In recent years, Paul has provided practical constructability advice to the HS2 delivery programme and is highly valued by his peers.“

Rhys Tanner

Said the following about Paul Brooks:

“Paul's extensive experience in the rail industry provided invaluable construction and logistical insight into both the HS2 Phase 1 and Phase 2a Hybrid Bill submissions. Having also worked on the London Olympics, Paul was able to bring his experience and lessons learnt from this highly successful, world class project to the rail industry's next big challenge; delivering HS2.“