Supporting the delivery of complex rail infrastructure projects through collaborative project management, engineering coordination and structured programme delivery.
As part of Network Rail’s CP5 Southern Multi-Functional Framework, VolkerFitzpatrick and Atkins worked together to deliver infrastructure improvements across the Anglia Route. JBA project consultants supported projects from early feasibility through construction and handover, helping coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage risk and maintain delivery momentum across a complex rail environment.
Project Description - Supporting Rail Projects From Feasibility to Handover
Network Rail’s Anglia Route Collaboration framework covered a broad range of infrastructure improvements delivered across an active railway network.
Individual projects varied significantly in both scale and complexity, ranging from approximately £50,000 to £40 million.
The programme included works such as:
- Platform extensions
- Station enhancements
- Footbridges
- Bridge improvements
- Embankment upgrades
- Other multidisciplinary rail infrastructure projects
JBA project consultants worked within the wider VolkerFitzpatrick and Atkins delivery team, providing project-management support across the full lifecycle of individual schemes.
From feasibility and planning through construction, commissioning and handover, the focus was on maintaining control, improving communication and helping multidisciplinary teams work effectively toward shared programme objectives.
The Challenge - Coordinating Multiple Projects in a Live Rail Environment
Delivering infrastructure improvements across an operational railway presents a unique set of challenges.
Designers, contractors, Network Rail teams and specialist disciplines all need to work together while maintaining safety, programme control and continuity of rail operations.
Each project carried its own technical, operational, commercial and scheduling risks, while the wider framework required consistent standards and effective collaboration across many different stakeholders.
The challenge was therefore not simply to deliver individual projects.
It was to create a working environment where multiple organisations could collaborate efficiently, identify issues early and continuously look for opportunities to improve programme performance.
JBA's Approach
End-to-End Project Support
Collaborative Delivery
Programme & Commercial Focus
Results & Impact - Creating Value Through Collaboration
The collaborative delivery approach helped identify approximately £10 million in potential efficiencies across the programme.
The wider framework represented approximately £500 million in value, with individual projects ranging from roughly £50,000 to £40 million.
The performance of the delivery team also received external recognition, with the framework receiving NEC Contractor of the Year in 2015.