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RCU Solutions appoints new contracts manager to drive Rail Division expansion

RCU Solutions has appointed Sam McQuade as its new contracts manager for its rail division, to support its strategy on project delivery and team development.

Sam is a vastly experienced rail professional with more than 10 years of experience in the delivery and management of rail infrastructure projects.

Having begun his career as a site operative at AmcoGiffen, Sam rose through the ranks to become a site supervisor, then Site Manager and eventually Site Agent, and brings a wide range of experience in different disciplines to his current role.

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Sam will lead RCU Solutions’ delivery of rail projects, including overseeing its flagship project supporting Siemens Mobility Limited to deliver civils work for Phase 3 of the Victoria Resignalling Programme (VIC3).

He will be responsible for further developing RCU’s growing rail portfolio, as the company continues to support clients on a range of electrical, civils, telecoms packages and labour supply projects.

He will also support the development of the firm’s existing rail team, with the aim to expand through key appointments to help build on RCU’s strong background in the rail sector.

Sam will operate under the leadership of Managing Director Glenn Clark and Operations Director Nick Carroll, who both have vast industry knowledge and experience, having previously worked for Network Rail and a variety of Tier-1 contractors.

Discussing the works, Sam said:

“I’m excited to be joining RCU Solutions and making the next step in my career in rail. I believe my experience of working on-site before moving into management will be beneficial to the role. It has helped give me a better understanding of the full project lifecycle and how the team on the ground works and I think it positions us well to deliver our projects on time and within budget.

“I’m looking forward to developing RCU’s rail offering further and helping other businesses with projects that are reactive and time-critical, where they require a project team that can mobilise and deliver quickly and effectively.”

Discussing Sam’s appointment, RCU Solutions Managing Director Glenn Clark said: “I’m delighted to welcome Sam McQuade to RCU Solutions. His appointment and industry experience will help drive our rail operations further and hopefully take our business to the next level as we seek further growth and expansion.”

RCU Solutions’ Rail division provides a range of multi-disciplinary skillsets including electrical, civils and telecoms. The firm works across the full scope of rail assets, from stations and depots, bridges, platforms, lineside civils, level crossings and more.

Sam’s appointment will provide RCU Solutions with further experience in project specialisms including drainage, culvert works, brick and concrete works and steelworks.

Beyond rail, RCU’s Utility division has recently been awarded a contract with Country Broadband, where it is providing a full turnkey offering to help the firm deliver its fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) infrastructure to 500,000 homes in the East of England.

The contract is the result of a near £150m funding from Aviva that will enable County Broadband to significantly extend the reach of its rural network with an ambition to pass half a million homes and businesses by the end of 2027.

RCU’s utilities works for Country Broadband have been significant for the business as they have helped diversify its teams’ skillsets, meaning the firm can provide a genuine multi-disciplinary offering.

Find out more about RCU Solutions services at: https://rcusolutions.co.uk/

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