Rohan O’Grady to lead HS2 London tunnels for SCS JV
Costain has appointed Rohan O’Grady as managing director for the Skanska Costain Strabag joint venture.
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Costain has appointed Rohan O’Grady as managing director of the Skanska Costain Strabag joint venture (SCS JV). O’Grady will be responsible for leading the delivery of the London tunnels section of the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail project during a critical phase of its development. His role will focus on maintaining safety and productivity levels within the SCS JV to support HS2’s programme reset.
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In other sector movements, WSP has appointed Gavin Stonard as managing director for its UK & Ireland water business. Stonard joins WSP with over 25 years of experience in the UK water sector, having previously held senior roles at Costain. Ramboll has also made two appointments to its transport infrastructure team. Graeme Dodds will join as director for urban & transport planning, and Mark Baynham will take on the role of market director for highways.
Willmott Dixon has appointed Mark Wolverson as its North East delivery director. Wolverson returns to the company where he previously spent 14 years, and will oversee delivery of projects including £58 million in civic, defence, transport, and education schemes. The appointments were detailed in the September 2026 edition of New Civil Engineer.
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+Who is Rohan O’Grady and what is his new role?
Rohan O’Grady has been appointed as the managing director of the Skanska Costain Strabag joint venture (SCS JV). In this capacity, he will be responsible for leading the delivery of the London tunnels section of the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail project.
+What other significant appointments were announced?
Gavin Stonard has been appointed managing director for WSP's water business in the UK & Ireland. Ramboll has appointed Graeme Dodds as director for urban & transport planning and Mark Baynham as market director for highways. Mark Wolverson is the new North East delivery director for Willmott Dixon.
+What is the significance of O’Grady's role for HS2?
O’Grady's appointment comes during a critical phase for the HS2 programme. His responsibility for the London tunnels section includes ensuring the SCS JV maintains high levels of safety and productivity to support the project's reset and its role as a major addition to the rail network.
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