Our People

At Infrasafe, it's our people that make the business. Our senior management team and flexible, highly skilled operatives are on hand 24/7, providing the complete solution for your infrastructure needs. Throughout our history, our core principles have remained unchanged. We recruit only the highest quality people, who are trained, project briefed and fully equipped for our clients' needs. This section provides details of some of your immediate contacts, but if in doubt, please contact 0191 499 0024 or email enquiries@infrasafe.co.uk.

Les Savory, Chief Executive. 30 years infrastructure operations experience. In rail, Les progressed from signal box lad to Railtrack management. Railsafe was his inspiration in 1996 focusing on rail safety services. He led the diversification into road services in 2005 and is now responsible for developing new markets, services, construction recruitment and sub-contractor opportunities at Infrasafe.

Contact: less@infrasafe.co.uk
 

Keith Hindhaugh, Managing Director. Joined the Company in 2000, quickly progressing from handsignalman to planning major rail possessions. Keith became Operations Director in 2007, working closely with clients including Network Rail, Nexus, Amco, Arup and May Gurney. As MD, he will continue to oversee relations with rail clients and drive operations in the public sector and other infrastructure markets.

Contact: keithh@infrasafe.co.uk

 

Brian Cairns, Commercial Director. Joined the Company in 2009 as Marketing Manager. Brian previously worked in marketing and business development roles in the agency and manufacturing sectors with leading construction, local authority and ‘blue chip’ organisations. As Commercial Director, he is responsible for marketing, business and subcontractor development. A CIM professional and NEBOSH qualified.

Contact: brianc@infrasafe.co.uk

 

Jan Hindhaugh, General Office Manager. Jan joined us in 2000. She is responsible for managing training and assessment for Infrasafe and our clients' employees. This includes training course scheduling, determining employees' skills and training needs and working with clients to cater personalised training requirements, Jan manages our procurement , liaising with suppliers.

Contact: jank@infrasafe.co.uk
 

Fiona Morrison, Finance Manager. Joined the Company in 2003 as Financial Controller and Office Manager. Fiona's financial accounting experience includes a role at Sage. She is responsible for providing effective credit control and payment systems. Fiona manages financial and office administration and is our computer expert, overseeing our IT strategy. She is an ACCA qualified professional.

Contact:fionam@infrasafe.co.uk
 

Darren Backhouse, Resource Manager. Darren joined the Company in 1998 progressing through the ranks to the competences of PICOP and SSOW Planner. Well known in the rail industry, Darren has a BSc (Hons) in Physical Electronics and MSc in Opto Electronics so he knows his theory. Responsible for planning safe work systems and recruiting safety personnel for each worksite and project.

Contact: darrenb@infrasafe.co.uk
 

Alan Thompson, Operations Supervisor. With over 30 years' practical rail experience, Alan joined the Company in 2008 before promotion to his new role. Alan manages day-to-day operational activities and queries to ensure that our team is fully equipped, assessed and briefed, and that customers’ safety and performance objectives are met. Also an experienced Trainer, Alan is a specialist in Overhead Line systems for electric trains and leads our OHL team.

Contact: alant@infrasafe.co.uk

 

Peter Afendoulis, Resource Assistant. Joined us in 2005 following retirement from the Army. Peter's military background saw him serve as Major in the Royal Logistics Military Core. It is military precision that's essential in Peter's role as document controller. He ensures that personnel rosters are updated for clients and is responsible for critical stores control and provision of equipment to meet project needs.

Contact: petera@infrasafe.co.uk
 

Ian Akers, Trainer/Assessor. Joined the Company in 2000 as Track Safety Trainer. With 30 years railway experience, Ian previously worked for British Rail as a Track Safety Trainer and Duty Station Manager. His role as Track Safety Trainer/ Assessor is to deliver Network Rail approved track safety courses and assess staff to SPICOP level. Also, qualified to train and assess to Safe System of Work Planner competency.

Contact: iana@infrasafe.co.uk
 

 

Mick Dunn, Trainer. Joined the Company in 2009. Learning his trade in the Royal Navy as a Senior Aircraft Technician, he trained engineering officers and leading aircraft technicians in various fields of safety including helicopter engineering. Transferring these skills to Infrasafe, Mick provides training in a range of courses including PTS and general health & safety and first aid programmes.

Contact: mickd@infrasafe.co.uk
 

Alex Prinn, Quantity Surveyor. Joined us in 2010 from the established construction and property consultant firm Summers-Inman LLP. Alex has worked on a number of projects of up to £25M in value, with experience in both pre and post contract work. Alex is currently working towards his Bsc (Hons) degree in Quantity Surveying at Northumbria University.

Contact: alexp@infrasafe.co.uk