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“Rob is one of those rare characters who comes along once in a very long while.
As a Project Manager for Southern, Rob is uncompromising when it comes to the standard of projects under his control. Timescales, cost and quality objectives are small fry for someone who goes the extra mile as standard and his personality motivates contractors to invest themselves in their work in a way that they would previously not have considered. He has proven that he can bear workloads that would break the spirit of most, and he does it with a smile ion his face. His reputation for delivering the highest quality is well founded and he is an absolute credit to the profession.
Rob can often be found on site talking to staff from management to front line to ensure that not only are they aware of the project objectives, but also that their needs and expectations are being accommodated. He remembers the name of everyone he has talked to, as well as the intricate details of their conversations, and will never fail to check on those details, whether they concern career aspirations, an unwell family member or something as simple as a new gym routine.
Rob also has a natural ability to inspire others, offering encouragement to those embarking upon, or already on the journey to personal growth. He has a way of zeroing in on a persons attributes and using them as a platform upon which to build their confidence.
Any man can employ people, but to inspire people to work FOR him takes something quite unique. Something not often seen these days. Rob doesn't need awards to validate his work and attitude, and he will dismiss this nomination with his usual humble modesty, but it is important that we as an industry recognize people like Rob, without whom the railway just might not work!“
“I’ve got to know Mr. Ankur as a highly responsible and motivated Project manager with excellent technical and interpersonal skills.
Rob Bastow has been the best project manager I have ever had the pleasure to work for.
His attitude toward getting projects completed inspires and encourages all those working with him to give 100% to the project’s completion. He respects the knowledge and opinions of his peers and his staff, and inspires the best practices when working with him.
He has a wealth of his own knowledge from tools level experience to overall project delivery, and the projects place in the larger schemes.
He expects and deserves the highest levels of service when working together and his involvement in any project is not limited to office hours, or even limited to him being in the country!
Well done Rob, I have enjoyed working both alongside and for you, and I and my staff look forward to working with you again.
Thank you.“
“I attended the awards last weekend and very good they were too!”
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