AtkinsRéalis has bolstered its transportation division in the UK & Ireland with two new hires.
Emma Porter has been appointed as practice director for transport advisory and consultancy and Alejandro Moreno has been appointed market director for rail and transit.
Porter (pictured) has 18 years’ experience across the built environment and was most recently a managing director at engineering firm Story Contracting. She is also a director and founder of The Rebuild Site – a social enterprise which reduces waste in the construction sector.
In her new role, Porter will lead a team of experienced transportation consultants providing specialised advice to a range of clients including Network Rail, rolling stock companies, National Highways and local authorities.
Moreno has 22 years’ experience in the European rail sector and joins AtkinsRéalis from Colas Rail, where he held a variety of roles for more than a decade, including managing director and innovation/digital transformation lead.
Colette Carroll OBE, managing director – transportation UK & Ireland at AtkinsRéalis, said: “I’m truly pleased to welcome Emma and Alejandro to our transportation team. Their proven track records in delivering complex infrastructure will enhance our capabilities across rail and advisory services, helping us to address the evolving needs of our clients.
“As we enter 2025 and mark 200 years of the railway, this is a pivotal time for rail and the wider transportation industry. Emma and Alejandro will be instrumental in advancing both our rail expertise and our transportation business as we continue to deliver critical infrastructure that connects communities and drives growth across the UK and Ireland.”
