Month: April 2025

Advance TRS Management Consultancy Officially Welcomes Kaeden Bunting

Advance TRS Management Consultancy is pleased to welcome Kaeden Bunting to the team as Project Manager. With a strong background in rail, infrastructure, and project sponsorship, his experience working on some of the UK’s most ambitious transport projects makes him a fantastic addition to our consultancy.

A Strong Background in Rail and Infrastructure

Kaeden has built a career working in both client-side and consultancy roles. His experience spans project management, logistics, stakeholder coordination, and governance, enabling him to drive efficient, well-structured project delivery.

Kaeden previously worked as an Assistant Stations Sponsor for HS2 Old Oak Common Station and Network Rail Conventional Station. In this role, he played a key part in delivering work packages for Old Oak Common Station, which is set to become the UK’s largest new railway station. The project is part of a major regeneration scheme supporting up to 65,000 jobs and 25,500 new homes.

His career also includes committee member roles, advising private and public sector clients by providing a customer perspective into operations. He sat as Community Fund Investment Panel Member at Severn Trent Water.

Key Skills and Expertise

Kaeden brings a wide range of skills that support complex infrastructure projects, including:

  • Project and Programme Management – Delivering high-profile transport and infrastructure projects with structured planning and execution.
  • Stakeholder Engagement – Liaising with government bodies, transport authorities, and private sector partners to align project goals.
  • Asset Management and Risk Assessment – Ensuring infrastructure is developed efficiently while mitigating risks.  
  • Strategic Planning and Governance – Supporting policy-driven initiatives and large-scale public infrastructure investments.
  • Civil Engineering Expertise – Having previously worked as a Civil Engineering Technician at AECOM, assisting with structural surveys and inspections, risk management, and technical report writing.

His background in both engineering and project sponsorship allows him to take a holistic approach to project delivery, ensuring technical excellence and operational efficiency.

A Key Contributor to Our Success

As Project Manager, Kaeden will contribute his expertise, enthusiasm, and collaborative approach. His role includes:

  • Project Delivery – Managing projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
  • Stakeholder and Client Collaboration – Strengthening relationships between government, private sector partners, and key industry stakeholders.
  • Risk and Compliance Management – Ensuring all projects meet regulatory requirements and best practices in infrastructure development.
  • Strategic Growth Support – Helping Advance TRS Management Consultancy expand its transport and infrastructure project portfolio.

Supporting Our Vision for Growth

Advance TRS Management Consultancy is committed to delivering best-in-class project and commercial consultancy services. The team provides support to complex transport and infrastructure projects, with high-quality, client-focused solutions at the forefront.

Kaeden’s expertise in rail infrastructure, project sponsorship, and stakeholder engagement will play a key role in strengthening our consultancy’s capabilities.

Looking Ahead

Please join us in officially welcoming Kaeden Bunting to Advance TRS Management Consultancy. We look forward to his contributions and the continued success of our team.

Interested in working with Advance TRS Management Consultancy? Contact us today to learn more about our consultancy services and how we can support your infrastructure projects.

Advance TRS Management Consultancy Welcomes James Bowry as Founding Director

Advance TRS Management Consultancy is delighted to officially welcome James Bowry as a Founding Director, leading the growth and delivery of our specialist project management and consultancy services across the rail, aviation, and infrastructure sectors.

Having been instrumental in shaping our consultancy since its inception in April 2024, James brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to Advance TRS Management Consultancy. His vision aligns perfectly with our mission: to provide expert guidance, strategic insights, and comprehensive project support, ensuring successful outcomes for clients from initial planning through to execution and beyond.

Driving Excellence in Infrastructure Consultancy

James has played a pivotal role in developing our consultancy offering, ensuring we deliver high-quality, tailored solutions to clients navigating the challenges of today’s built environment. Our consultancy service is more than just advice—we offer a true strategic partnership, combining specialist skills, deep industry knowledge, and hands-on project delivery.

Our team of highly experienced professionals is committed to providing holistic project support across the full lifecycle, offering valuable insights and tailored solutions that align with our clients’ objectives. With James’s leadership, we continue to enhance efficiency, reduce project risks, and drive long-term cost savings for our clients.

A Vision for the Future

James’s leadership marks an exciting chapter for Advance TRS Management Consultancy, reinforcing our commitment to redefining success in the built environment through innovation, collaboration, and delivery excellence. His vast industry experience and strategic mindset further strengthen our position as a trusted consultancy partner for infrastructure projects across the UK.

Commenting on his role, James shared:

“I am excited about the journey ahead and look forward to collaborating with industry leaders to drive transformational change and project success. By partnering with us, clients benefit from our expertise, strategic insights, and unwavering commitment to delivering results.”

Advance TRS Management Consultancy

Advance TRS Management Consultancy was launched in April 2024 with a bold vision: to break the mould of traditional consultancy by delivering agile, high-impact solutions that inject talent, expertise, and change—without a heavy footprint.

Founded by Andy Ridout, Group Founder & Managing Director of the Advance TRS Group, and James Bowry, an infrastructure project management specialist, Advance TRS Management Consultancy is a distinct, standalone service designed to complement, but remain distinctly separate from, the Group’s recruitment business. While we share the same commitment to quality and bespoke solutions, our consultancy model is built to deploy quickly, solve challenges efficiently, and drive transformation without unnecessary complexity.

We bring deep expertise in Project & Programme Management, Commercial Management, Project Controls, Health & Safety, Change Management, Organisational Development and Human Resources with a particular focus on transport, aviation, and infrastructure. Our consultants offer rapid speed-to-deploy solutions, helping clients stay ahead in fast-moving environments. With an entrepreneurial mindset and an unwavering focus on excellence, we balance proven professional practices with innovative approaches to meet the evolving needs of the infrastructure sector.

At Advance TRS Management Consultancy, we challenge convention by embedding strategic, high-impact expertise into client teams with agility and efficiency—providing the right talent at the right time. This lightweight but powerful approach allows us to deliver measurable impact while keeping projects lean and effective.

Whether you need specialist project leadership, commercial insight, or expert advisory services, Advance TRS Management Consultancy is built to move fast, think differently, and deliver tangible results.

Advance TRS Management Consultancy Welcomes Brittany Ferguson

Advance TRS Management Consultancy is pleased to welcome Brittany Ferguson to the team as Associate Director. With over 13 years of international experience, Brittany brings a wealth of expertise in project, programme, and portfolio management, with a strong track record of delivering impactful change strategies that drive project success.

A Strong Background in Strategic Project Leadership

Brittany is a Chartered Project Professional, recognised for her ability to develop and implement high-impact change strategies that enable infrastructure programmes to achieve excellence. Her approach prioritises people and culture initiatives, ensuring that organisations optimise their operations through inclusivity and strategic transformation.

With experience leading large-scale, complex infrastructure projects, Brittany excels in programme integration, stakeholder engagement, and risk management. Her ability to leverage diversity of thought enables her to identify and solve complex challenges, ensuring first-time best-for-programme decisions.

Key Experience Across Infrastructure and Programme Management

Before joining Advance TRS Management Consultancy, Brittany held senior roles in HS2 and Network Rail, delivering critical infrastructure and safety-driven projects:

  • Head of Programme Management, HS2 – Led a £190 million portfolio focused on the technical integration of HS2, enabling strategic objectives and benefits.
  • Programme Manager, Network Rail – Managed a £50 million safety-focused portfolio, reducing railway fatalities and life-changing injuries through enhanced operational standards.

Her experience in managing multidisciplinary teams, large budgets, and high-profile infrastructure projects makes her an asset to Advance TRS Management Consultancy’s growing leadership team.

A Key Contributor to Our Success

As Associate Director, Brittany will play a pivotal role in enhancing project, programme, and portfolio management strategies within Advance TRS Management Consultancy. Her role includes:

  • Strategic Leadership – Developing and implementing best practices for infrastructure project execution.
  • Stakeholder Engagement – Driving collaboration with public and private sector clients.
  • Risk and Programme Management – Ensuring that projects are delivered efficiently while mitigating key risks.
  • Cultural and Operational Excellence – Embedding initiatives that drive inclusivity, team performance, and sustainable outcomes.

Her leadership will further strengthen Advance TRS Management Consultancy’s commitment to delivering high-quality, client-focused solutions.

Supporting Our Vision for Growth

Advance TRS Management Consultancy continues to expand its capabilities across aviation, transport, and wider infrastructure. Brittany’s appointment reinforces our dedication to providing specialist consultancy solutions that align with evolving industry demands.

Her expertise in programme leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic transformation will help shape our future direction, ensuring we continue to deliver excellence in project and commercial consultancy services.

Looking Ahead

We are excited to formally introduce Brittany as part of the Advance TRS Management Consultancy team. Her experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects and implementing transformative strategies will further position us as a trusted consultancy partner within the built environment.

Please join us in officially welcoming Brittany Ferguson to Advance TRS Management Consultancy. We look forward to her contributions and the continued success of our team.

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