Tom Kinnear will lead Amey’s transport advisory services across highways, rail, aviation and ports after being appointed Delivery Director for Transport.

With more than 20 years’ experience in transport consulting, Tom has been described as combining deep sector knowledge with a strong track record in delivery, helping infrastructure owners translate strategy, data and technology into measurable improvements in asset performance, environmental outcomes, and value for money.

His career includes senior roles at Deloitte and Network Rail, working with major UK transport authorities and operators on complex, nationally significant programmes.

He is one of four senior leaders to Amey’s restructured Advisory business which aim to help accelerate the organisation’s expansion into new markets as it supports clients address climate resilience and increasingly complex infrastructure challenges.

The other appointments include James Bullied, Sector Director for Advisory who will be responsible for leading the business sector; Chris Gray, Delivery Director for Water, Environment and Energy, who will lead Advisory’s services across these sectors; and Gareth Podesta, Delivery Director for Defence and Public Estates, who will lead Advisory services for defence and central government, overseeing market strategy, client relationships and portfolio growth.

Colin Wood, Managing Director for Amey, said: “I am delighted to welcome James, Chris, Gareth and Tom to their new roles. For our clients, these appointments mean deeper sector expertise and a stronger ability to turn strategy into delivery, combining strategic thinking, data-led insight and a systems approach to achieve resilient, long-term outcomes. Their collective experience strengthens our leadership and broadens the support we can offer across key sectors and markets, while creating new opportunities for our people and supporting growth in the UK and internationally.”

The Advisory business is aligned around priority markets including transport, defence, health, nuclear and energy, with strengthened capabilities spanning asset management, AI adoption and readiness, data, energy management, estates, biodiversity and net positive solutions. The new team will also support Amey’s ambition to grow in new territories, including the USA, Australia, the Republic of Ireland and the Caribbean.

Reflecting the strength of its pipeline and growth ambitions, Amey is continuing to expand its Advisory team, with several roles currently open across its priority markets and specialist capabilities.