AtkinsRealis has bolstered its major programme leadership team with the appointment of Rob Ewen as Strategic Programme Director for UK and Europe. Rob brings a wealth of experience to the business from a career spanning 40 years in industry, and will drive forward opportunities to develop AtkinsRealis' project delivery capabilities further - complementing its global design and engineering expertise. Drawing on his experience leading on some of the biggest engineering and infrastructure projects in the world, including the delivery of THE LINE at NEOM, Rob will focus on projects and programmes across key markets including transportation, energy and defence, as well as large-scale public sector property programmes.

Having worked on major programmes such as the 2012 Olympics, the UK New Hospital Programme and Heathrow Expansion, Rob brings a strong focus on the industrialisation of design and delivery models, and the consequent potential for performance improvement of this industry at every level. He is passionate about improvement through data-empowered change and innovation, having previously chaired the delivery group of i3P. James Butler, managing director of Project and Programme Services at AtkinsRealis, said: 'We are extremely pleased to welcome Rob Ewen into this important role, with the vast range of experience he brings with him.