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Marek Dowejko

Walton on Thames

Summary

Programme Manager with 15+ years of experience delivering complex rail and infrastructure projects across the UK. Proven track record leading multi-million-pound portfolios, including Greater Anglia’s £30m Renewals and £12m Access for All programmes. Skilled in construction management, value engineering, stakeholder engagement, and governance, with expertise spanning project lifecycle from feasibility and design to delivery and handover. Collaborative leader, committed to innovation, cost efficiency, and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Programme Manager (Contract)

Greater Anglia
London
01.2021 - Current
  • Leading a team of Project Managers, providing governance, technical assurance, and issue resolution across a diverse portfolio of works.
  • Setting up and managing programme masterplans in MS Project, ensuring accurate cost forecasting, reporting, and schedule control.
  • Driving contract and commercial governance, including drafting and reviewing EWNs, PMIs, and VOs, ensuring compliance with JCT/NR standards and mitigating client risk.
  • Leading periodic review boards to monitor programme finance, risks, and progress, reporting to the Head of Projects and Asset Management Director.
  • Overseeing risk and compliance management, including maintaining risk registers to mitigate potential project threats
  • Leading value engineering initiatives to improve delivery efficiency, safety, and sustainability without compromising compliance.
  • Coordinating procurement strategy and tender evaluations, supporting supplier selection to achieve best value outcomes.
  • Managing senior stakeholder relationships with Network Rail, Local Authorities, Heritage Trust, and commercial partners, fostering collaboration and accountability.
  • Preparing weekly and monthly reports for directors and sponsors, distilling complex financial, contractual, and technical information into clear, actionable updates.

Project Manager

Greater Anglia
London
01.2016 - 01.2021
  • Delivered upgrades and new construction across stations, gatelines, car parks, and platforms under CP5/CP6.
  • Full lifecycle management: stakeholder engagement, feasibility/design tenders, procurement, programme delivery, and financial reporting.
  • Coordinated planning and possession bookings with Network Rail and third parties.

Scheme Project Manager

Network Rail
London
05.2015 - 01.2016
  • Managed CP5 renewals portfolio, including bridge replacement and refurbishment works.
  • Oversaw design coordination, stakeholder approvals, and financial reporting.

Site agent

VolkerFitzpatrick Ltd
London
05.2014 - 05.2015
  • Delivered Tottenham High Road Bridge replacement using SPMTs and strengthening works to abutments.
  • Acted as Temporary Works Coordinator and CRE Civils for complex bridge installations.
  • Oversaw construction projects ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
  • Coordinated site activities and resources to maintain project timelines and objectives.

Site Agent

AMCO Rail
London
11.2013 - 05.2014
  • Managed Goathouse Bridge strengthening works, including deck replacement, waterproofing, resurfacing, and craneage.
  • Oversaw daily site operations ensuring compliance with safety regulations and project specifications.
  • Coordinated logistics and resource allocation to optimise workflow and maintain project timelines.

Senior Engineer / Site Manager

Morgan Sindall
London
11.2006 - 11.2013

Delivered major rail infrastructure projects including:

  • Kent & Sussex platform extensions and P-Way construction.
  • Crossrail Whitechapel platform widening and enabling works.
  • Marylebone Roof Renewal – drainage, brickwork, glazing panel installation.
  • Stratford Platform 3A – mezzanine gate line building (Olympic Delivery Authority).
  • Purley DDA – construction of a footbridge across six lines, including lift shafts and demolition of temporary footbridge.

Education

Master of Science - Civil Engineering

Gdańsk University of Technology
Poland
09.2001 - 06.2006

Skills

  • Programme & Project Leadership (Rail & Infrastructure)
  • Contract & Commercial Management (JCT, NR Frameworks)
  • Risk Management & Compliance
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Governance Reporting (DfT, Network Rail, Local Authorities, Heritage Trust)
  • Construction & Pre-Construction Management
  • Value Engineering
  • Procurement & Tender Evaluation
  • MS Project & Programme Masterplanning
  • Financial Management (Forecasting, VOWD, Change Control, Cost Recovery)
  • Team Leadership & Contractor Collaboration

Affiliations

  • Tennis
  • Books
  • Football

Timeline

Programme Manager (Contract)

Greater Anglia
01.2021 - Current

Project Manager

Greater Anglia
01.2016 - 01.2021

Scheme Project Manager

Network Rail
05.2015 - 01.2016

Site agent

VolkerFitzpatrick Ltd
05.2014 - 05.2015

Site Agent

AMCO Rail
11.2013 - 05.2014

Senior Engineer / Site Manager

Morgan Sindall
11.2006 - 11.2013

Master of Science - Civil Engineering

Gdańsk University of Technology
09.2001 - 06.2006
Marek Dowejko