Meet the Team

People are at the heart of our business.

It’s no wonder, therefore, that we’ve filled our ranks with the brightest, most experienced and capable professionals we could lay our hands on.

Rikki Morrow

Managing Director

SEP Rail Services

Director of SEP Rail Design and SEP Rail Engineering

A dynamic and visionary leader with a proactive management style, Rikki's focus has always been upon caring for and getting the best from his team. Amongst other things, Rikki is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the business.

James Morrow

Managing Director

SEP Rail Design

A time-served p-way designer, project manager and engineer, James oversees the day-to-day operations of SEP Rail Design, taking a holistic, big picture approach to problem-solving together with a flexible, analytical, and pragmatic attitude to leadership.

Paul Bolton

Managing Director

SEP Rail Engineering

A natural leader and a highly experienced rail engineer, Paul is passionate about building an environment in which staff can realise their full potential, supported by their peers and encouraged to embrace innovative concepts and techniques.

Sam Pinkney

Finance & Commercial Director

SEP Rail Engineering / SEP Rail Design

An experienced QS, commercial controller and finance manager, Sam's almost 25 years' experience within rail makes her the ideal person to spearhead the financial and commercial efforts of both SEP Rail Design and SEP Rail Engineering.

Rod Farrow

Engineering Director

SEP Rail Engineering

A time-served engineer, project manager and rail professional, Rod is a 23-year veteran of the rail industry, a graduate of the universities of both Newcastle and Sunderland and a full Member of the Association for Project Management.

Samuel Walker

Civils Design Director

SEP Rail Design

A highly-respected Civils Design Engineer with an enviable track record, Sam brings with him significant experience within the fields of civil and structural design engineering as well as both design management and engineering assurance.

Rob Brotherton

Rail Design Director

SEP Rail Design

An accomplished rail engineer, designer, CEM and leader, Rob brings more than 17 years' experience to the table, joining SEP Rail Design following a career spent supporting some of the UK's largest contractors and consultants.

Andrew Oliver

Operations Director

SEP Culant

Heading up specialist access and vegetation management firm, SEP Culant, Andy has worked within a variety of safety critical industries for more than 15 years. He and his team provide invaluable support to the wider SEP group and its clients.

Tony Jones

Head of Operations

SEP Rail Services

A time-served railway professional with a wealth of operational and planning knowledge, Tony has been part of the UK's rail sector for over 25 years. A founding member of SEP Rail, Tony is incredibly passionate, both about the company and those within it.

James Wheatley

Head of Delivery

SEP Rail Services

A truly talented individual who has also worked for the likes of SNC Lavalin and Aecom, James is SEP Rail Services' Head of Delivery, overseeing the processing and delivery of all current and future rail projects.

Dominic Keegans

Head of Survey

SEP Rail Services

A highly accomplished surveyor and manager with over 20 years' experience within the rail sector, Dominic has overall responsibility for the planning and delivery of all field operations, ensuring works are carried out according to specification and expectations.

Sevim O’Connor

Finance & Commercial Manager

SEP Rail Services

An organised and hardworking professional, Sevim has overall responsibility for all commercial and financial matters within SEP Rail Services. She is also instrumental in developing processes and driving efficiency throughout the business.

James Dietz

Operations Manager

SEP Rail Services

One of two experienced managers handling the day-to-day running of the survey department, James honed his skills working for the likes of Babcock and Colas Rail, joining SEP Rail Services soon after its formation in 2018.

Tim Hayes

Operations Manager

SEP Rail Services

A skilled surveyor and highly regarded manager, Tim joined SEP Rail Services as Lead Surveyor at the firm's inception, rising through the ranks to become one of two operations managers working under Head of Operations, Tony Jones.