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Balfour Beatty has appointed Steve O’Sullivan as Project Director with responsibility for Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA’s HS2 Old Oak Common station project. Steve has more than 40 years’ experience in the industry and has been involved in Nam Cheong Station West Rail Interchange in Hong Kong and Terminal 2B and 5 at Heathrow Airport.
“Building strong relationships and embedding stakeholders at the earliest opportunity” What is your reaction to your appointment as Project Director for HS2’s new super-hub station? I’m extremely excited and proud to have been appointed as Project Director for HS2’s cuttingedge super-hub station at Old Oak Common. HS2 is a household name and is critical for thousands of people and communities in the UK. While I have no doubt it will be a challenge, not just logistically but also in terms of team integration, I am looking forward to navigating the intricate complexities and getting to
know the 2,000 employees who are already working to ensure its success.
How does it feel to be involved in such a major project and in an area in which you grew up? Being involved in a major project of this scale, especially in the area where I spent my formative years, is immensely gratifying. It presents a remarkable opportunity to contribute to the social and economic revitalisation of an area that is
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obviously very close to my heart. Projects like HS2 will unquestionably lead its regeneration, and also foster a sense of communal pride in the area.
What are your aims and aspirations? With a keen focus on innovation and efficiency, I will adopt learnings from my career experiences managing major projects both in the UK and overseas. One of the most valuable lessons I have learnt over the past 40 years is the importance of building strong relationships with the customer