{"id":84282,"date":"2024-02-20T14:56:56","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T14:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.railbusinessdaily.com\/?p=84282"},"modified":"2024-02-20T15:15:38","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T15:15:38","slug":"emily-green-linbrookes-rising-stars-journey-to-confidence-leadership-and-project-management-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.railbusinessdaily.com\/emily-green-linbrookes-rising-stars-journey-to-confidence-leadership-and-project-management-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Emily Green: Linbrooke\u2019s rising star’s journey to confidence, leadership and project management success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Drawn by a passion for a diverse role, and a stint with the British Transport Police,<\/a> Linbrooke\u2019s<\/a> Emily Green found her calling in rail. Now, as a successful Project Manager, she champions safety and embraces the challenges of multidisciplinary projects, showcasing her newfound leadership style as one of the company\u2019s rising stars.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discovering a passion for rail<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My career in rail began quite unexpectedly, after completing a Graduate Scheme with Tesco. I enjoyed the mixed working environments that formed part of this scheme, working out of head office, distribution centres and stores across the UK. With this in mind, it was clear to me that I wanted a varied role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My time volunteering with the British Transport Police was invaluable, being exposed to the different challenges they find themselves tackling and realising how much goes into the day-to-day running of the rail network. Also, an appreciation for being a part of such a huge operation that so many rely upon. This led me to exploring a career in the railway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m a very inquisitive person by nature, and ask a lot of questions. For my role, it\u2019s really important to me to understand how the different elements of the rail network integrate, and be able to get a full picture to support my decision-making. The team at Linbrooke are great for encouraging me to ask questions, always saying \u2018there\u2019s no such thing as a silly question!\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding my identity as a Project Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working at Linbrooke, Ben Rhydding was my first project acting as a Project Manager rather than assisting a Senior Project Manager. At Ben Rhydding, we converted axle counters to MVDC track circuits, due to the axle counters being obsolete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As my first project, challenges included getting to know how the project works, making the decisions for myself and taking on the Project Manager responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This project was key for me as this was the first steps to finding my own style as a Project Manager. It was the start of a journey of learning my approach to the role. For example, what do I look like as a Project Manager? What leadership style do I take? How do I get the best out of my team?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diverse projects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m currently working on Claypole, a scheme covering renewal of level crossing control circuity. This has been an opportunity to use some of the lessons learned from Ben Rhydding and other projects and places a larger focus on subcontractors and the requirements and expectations associated with them. This project mainly focuses on design and has allowed me to enhance my learning around this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another project I\u2019m managing, Rylstone, is a multidisciplinary scheme, involving telecoms, civils, signalling, test and E&P. At Rylstone, we are fitting no signaller token machines to improve the line\u2019s capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aligning all the different disciplines on this project has been a learning curve, but seeing everything come together has been great. Being part of a finished product is a real driver for me; when it has been commissioned, it\u2019s a fantastic feeling to know you\u2019ve been part of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building confidence and embracing challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since starting out at Linbrooke I\u2019ve grown an arm and a leg in confidence. My confidence to take on new challenges has improved so much, and I\u2019ve found that really rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My career development at Linbrooke has been brilliant, hugely influenced by my working under management who provide a safe space for learning, encourage me to give things a go, and not shy from learning from mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linbrooke have supported me in studying towards the Project Management Qualification (PMQ) and Level 4 Associate Project Manager Certification. Having recently passed the PMQ, and soon sitting the End Point Assessment, I can\u2019t wait to see how these professional qualifications support my Project Management journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m also currently a member of Women in Rail, which has been really insightful. We use our networking events to come together and bounce ideas around. For me, it\u2019s not just about getting women into the industry, it\u2019s about creating equal opportunities, so getting the buy-in from all areas of the industry is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Championing safety <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I currently chair Linbrooke\u2019s Safety Action Group. I\u2019m eager to make a positive contribution to the business, working with stakeholders from all of our different disciplines, with everyone bringing different ideas to the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m genuinely passionate about safety, and I am thrilled to be a known face on our various worksites, as well as in the offices, generating conversations around safety and am keen to hear the experiences and ideas of employees across Linbrooke, and ultimately take positive action from lessons learnt. Being a part of this group, and to be an approachable face and a voice for everyone, is something I\u2019m very proud of. Quality and safety underpin everything I do here at Linbrooke, and I am dedicated to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aligning with Network Rail’s ACE Principles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Eastern Region, Linbrooke delivers numerous rail projects through the Agile Client Eastern (ACE) initiative, aligning with the principles of Network Rail\u2019s project SPEED. The primary goal of this initiative is to streamline the delivery of infrastructure projects, aiming to reduce both time and costs by up to half. The approach to ACE emphasises the need for collaboration, efficiency, and the integration of the Minimal Viable Product (MVP) concept. This involves a continual reassessment of project scope, ultimately ensuring better value for money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embracing the ACE framework, Linbrooke encourages its delivery teams to adopt a ‘best for project’ mentality, fostering trust among stakeholders and facilitating faster decision-making. This approach has not only strengthened relationships with clients, operations, maintenance, and other stakeholders but has also seen Linbrooke successfully take on traditional Network Rail roles, such as the Designated Project Engineer (DPE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Future ambitions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I started my career in rail working on single discipline projects, but have already got various multi-disciplinary projects under my belt. I\u2019m now moving towards more complex projects, gradually building up my exposure to different complexities and challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking to the future, I\u2019m excited to find out what new opportunities come through as we progress as a business. I think Linbrooke is an excellent environment for my career development, with new multidisciplinary projects enhancing my skillset and experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embracing the Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the great things about working at Linbrooke is that it’s quite a fluid workplace here. For example, if there\u2019s a specific area I want to learn or get exposure to, my managers are open to these conversations. Having the exposure to a range of different projects has been so beneficial for me already.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m also hoping to develop other aspects of my skillset, such as my leadership and networking. I\u2019ve already begun this process by becoming a registered mental health first aider, and I want to keep driving home the message of the importance of mental health in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, there are lots of different directions my career in rail could take in the future, and I\u2019m enjoying the journey and my continued development at Linbrooke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussing Emily\u2019s progress at Linbrooke, Nikki Grice-Sims, Project Director \u2013 Rail said: “From day one at Linbrooke, Emily’s thirst for learning and success has consistently shone through, and we’ve proudly supported her growth every step of the way. In just two years in her new career, Emily earned a well-deserved promotion after successfully leading her first project to fruition. Simultaneously, her unwavering support to Senior Project Managers and willingness to tackle more complex projects have set her apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nikki added: \u201cIt’s been an absolute pleasure to witness Emily’s project management career unfold, celebrating her remarkable achievements, and I eagerly anticipate the many more yet to come.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ben Lynch, Managing Director, Linbrooke Rail added: \u201cEmily is a shining example of why Linbrooke invests in its people, Emily demonstrates behaviours the business expects from all its staff! I\u2019ve witnessed first-hand the diligent way she has progressed to the role of Project Manager by mixing a blend of problem-solving skills, hard, diligent work ethic and a natural tendency to learn and experience new challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The Senior Leadership Team are proud to see our people progress through the business and Emily has a very bright future ahead and will go on to deliver exciting and rewarding projects.\u201d<\/p>\n

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