Barmouth metallic reconstruction

Ben Perkins

Ben Perkins works for Network Rail within the Capital Delivery Wales Renewals Teams. Ben is responsible for managing a number of civils project throughout design and delivery phases in the renewals portfolio. Ben has been scheme project manager on Barmouth viaduct since December 2021, overseeing completion of the timber phase and continuation of the development of the metallic phase of works.

Ben began his career at Network Rail in 2019 successfully completing the project management graduate scheme, working in various project management roles throughout the Wales and Western region. Ben is experienced in renewal, enhancement and track enhancement delivery of small and complex projects with varying value. Ben is a full member of the Association for Project Management (APM).

Steve Richardson

Steve Richardson was the operations manager responsible for the delivery of Barmouth viaduct for Alun Griffiths Contractors. He has worked on the railway for almost 30 years with a wide range of experiences including large scale bridge replacement, track replacement and earthworks.