Balfour Beatty Appoints Richard Watts to Lead UK Rail Arm

Balfour Beatty confirms next MD of its UK rail business

Richard Watts BALFOUR Beatty has announced that Richard Watts will join the group later this year, ahead of becoming MD of its UK rail business in January 2026. Richard has 20 years’ experience in the rail sector. He will join from BAM Nuttall where he was rail sector director responsible for the overall performance and delivery of national rail frameworks, as well as for the company’s highways operations. Previously, Richard worked at TXM Plant…

Balfour Beatty appoints Richard Watts to lead UK rail arm

Balfour Beatty has named Richard Watts as the next managing director of its UK Rail business. He will join the company later this year before formally stepping into the role in January 2026. Watts is currently rail sector director at BAM Nuttall, where he is… The post Balfour Beatty appoints Richard Watts to lead UK rail arm appeared first on Construction News.