David Palmer Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Part of the Executive team with responsibility and accountability for leading;Operations; Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Social Value, Quality, Facilities & Real Estate, Information Technology & Information Systems (IT&IS), and Business Resource Planning.Bids & Project ManagementStrategic Transformation Programmes and Continuous Improvement

Part of the Executive team with responsibility and accountability for leading the UK Mainline Rail division and Business Transformation. Key accountabilities include enabling people to excel, delivering current technology projects/operations and securing future opportunities.

London, United Kingdom

Key ExperiencePart of the Thales UK’s Transport Executive Team. Led business transformation programmes. Directed and managed organisational changes to enhance global working; including harmonising practices, organisational design and developing best in class tools.Proven ability to effectively engage with stakeholders and guide them towards the strategic objective within a complex environment.Developed a safety culture within the Rail and other life threatening… Show more Key ExperiencePart of the Thales UK’s Transport Executive Team. Led business transformation programmes. Directed and managed organisational changes to enhance global working; including harmonising practices, organisational design and developing best in class tools.Proven ability to effectively engage with stakeholders and guide them towards the strategic objective within a complex environment.Developed a safety culture within the Rail and other life threatening environments.Track record of exceeding business targets; Safety, Profitability, Quality, PeopleProject Management methodology utilised to run multiple high value projects effectively.Delivered complex technical projects; Rail, Software, Electromechanical, Communications.Established a culture of excellence and ownership within Project Teams. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Thales is a global organisation with a diverse portfolio cross Aerospace, Space, Defence, Security and Transportation, Thales helps its customers to perform critical tasks and make the right decisions at the right time.• Responsible for leading the first deployment of Traffic Management technology to the UK Rail network, mentoring and managing diverse multi-skilled project teams and creating effective working environments by embedding accountability in individual roles.• Accountable… Show more Thales is a global organisation with a diverse portfolio cross Aerospace, Space, Defence, Security and Transportation, Thales helps its customers to perform critical tasks and make the right decisions at the right time.• Responsible for leading the first deployment of Traffic Management technology to the UK Rail network, mentoring and managing diverse multi-skilled project teams and creating effective working environments by embedding accountability in individual roles.• Accountable for the successful introduction of new technology and delivery of the programme• Direct client engagement to understand their needs and objectives, both in terms of current delivery and future opportunities.• Operating across a diverse business where interfacing with multiple stakeholders is critical to ensuring prioritises are understood and the overall business strategic direction influenced through a detailed understanding of customer needs.• Overall responsibility for a portfolio of Main Line Projects/Products, including Profit and Sales. Show less

Swindon, United Kingdom

The Colas Group is the world leader in road construction. The railway division is one of Europe’s leading providers of rail infrastructure services. In the UK Colas Rail combines the engineering skills of all our specialist businesses to provide total solutions in all aspects of railway infrastructure, from high speed rail systems to light and urban rail.• Responsible for leading, managing and setting the strategic direction for the Engineering Survey and Design business with direct… Show more The Colas Group is the world leader in road construction. The railway division is one of Europe’s leading providers of rail infrastructure services. In the UK Colas Rail combines the engineering skills of all our specialist businesses to provide total solutions in all aspects of railway infrastructure, from high speed rail systems to light and urban rail.• Responsible for leading, managing and setting the strategic direction for the Engineering Survey and Design business with direct accountability for financial performance (Profit , Sales and Overheads)• Responsible for working with each member of the Senior Management Team, comprised of engineering and business professionals, to ensure that the business delivers engineering excellence, customer focus and financial performance• Engage with clients to ensure that design and surveying solutions are developed in a manner that is fit for purpose and exceeds their expectations Show less

Senior Project Manager, working to London Underground, Delivering the Victoria Line Signalling Upgrade and Immunising the Sub-Surface network to enable S Stock Trains to run.

Project Manager within R&D delivering safety critical products, Signalling Train Control Systems.Team 40+, consisting of System Engineers, Software Engineers, Product Architects.

Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Gaza company 16 Platoon.