Dan James

Project Manager
A time-served project manager, Dan joined Amaro in 2024 having spent a number of years with the likes of Network Rail, Colas, and Carillion, the last four of which were spent with Amey Infrastructure Wales, assisting with their transformation of the Core Valley Lines for Transport for Wales.
A time-served project manager, Dan joined Amaro in 2024 having spent a number of years with the likes of Network Rail, Colas, and Carillion, the last four of which were spent with Amey Infrastructure Wales, assisting with their transformation of the Core Valley Lines for Transport for Wales.

Amaro are a fantastic company to work for, focused on boosting the in-house team and upskilling where possible.

When any new position arises, Amaro first offer it internally before outsourcing, which is fantastic to see. I’ve not been with the business long but already I’ve seen discussions on future training and chartership supported by the business. The Amaro team have been very welcoming and supportive and I’m very much looking forward to working for them for many years to come.

About Dan

A Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology with a decade of resource management, planning and project management experience under his belt, he’s supported the delivery of a wide variety of projects, from signalling replacements and cable renewals, to station enhancements, track drainage, lineside civils and beyond.

Bringing robust managerial and commercial skills to the table, his strong Tier 1 experience has given him an invaluable appreciation for the importance of budget and programme limitations whilst his natural flexibility, managerial and motivational skills help him provide innovative solutions to complex and time-sensitive challenges.

Key responsibilities include…

  • Managing labour and work allocation via Site Supervisors
  • Monitoring and reporting on programmes from a cost and delivery perspective whilst developing and reviewing business plans to support delivery and the wider business objectives
  • Developing and improving relationships with clients
  • Delivering and managing electrical and civils designs from Form A stage through to Final Form B for Construction
  • Working with the team to innovate and share best practice
  • Carrying out site safety surveillance inspections and quality checks
  • Working with the team to ensure that all projects are delivered in accordance with CDM obligations with project documentation kept up to date
  • Actively promoting a culture change in safety, behaviours and working practices
Areas of Expertise

Michael Ewart

Managing Director
John Waugh

John Waugh

Engineering & Operations Director
Sarah Townsley

Sarah Townsley

Head of Commercial

Caroline Foster

Commercial Manager
Elaine Kenny

Elaine Kenny

Quality & Compliance Manager
Lewis Matthews

Lewis Matthews

HSE Manager
Dean Rann

Dean Rann

Senior Project Manager

Sean Tiday

Business Relationship Manager
Barry Toms

Barry Toms

Operations Manager
Chris Munday

Chris Munday

HR & Talent Manager
Nick Egan

Nick Egan

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Kamyus Metrane

Project Manager
Michael Flynn

Michael Flynn

Project Manager

Stewart Little

Project Manager
Chris Mayhew

Chris Mayhew

Project Manager
Lee Fisher

Lee Fisher

Project Manager
Ricky Mckinley

Ricky McKinley

Assistant Project Manager
Joel George

Joel George

Assistant Project Manager
Sanna Qureshi

Sanna Qureshi

Assistant Project Manager
Frankie Staines

Frankie Staines

Assistant Project Manager

Max Bowyer

Assistant Project Manager
Charles Bridgeman

Charles Bridgeman

Planning Manager
Adam Lomax

Adam Lomax

Resourcing Manager

Paul Ibbotson

Testing & Commissioning Engineer

Rob Lyas

Construction Manager

Nathan Methven

Construction Manager
Joe Jupe

Joe Jupe

Project Engineer
Dan Douglas

Dan Douglas

Construction Manager

Paul Wilby

Tester in Charge

Dean Streeton

Stores & Fleet Manager