
- Principal in Charge, CHSR RSES Contract
- Sacramento
Paul Brookes
Paul is a highly experienced Programme and Portfolio Delivery Director with over 20 years leading complex rail projects globally. He specialises in large-scale programme delivery, risk management, cost optimisation, and stakeholder engagement. He has proven success focusing on client satisfaction, team leadership, and strategic direction whilst working on projects like High Speed Rail (HS2) and the Intercity Express Program.
Paul joined Network Rail Consulting (NRC) in September 2024, as the Principal in Charge of the Rail Systems Engineering Services contract for the California High-Speed Rail Programme.
Prior to joining NRC, Paul was Head of Programme Delivery – High Speed Rail for over 9 years. Before this, he spent over 20 years with Bombardier Transportation, joining as a Trainee Apprentice and progressing to a senior Project Manager with global experience having delivered projects in Australia, Canada, China and the UK.
Paul is a full member of the Association of Project Management (MAPM) and is currently working towards Chartered status with the Association of Project Management (ChPP). He has BA in Business Management from Manchester Metropolitan University.
Paul is based in Sacramento.